Class 8 truck orders
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Transmission: Can Class 8 truck producers keep up with demand?
There continue to be concerns about when these new orders will be prepared, as many truck manufacturers continue to deal with semiconductor shortages.
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Equipment
March Class 8 orders of 40,000 add to dizzying industry backlog
March Class 8 truck orders fell slightly from February, but still added to an industry backlog that manufacturers are struggling to reduce.
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Equipment
February Class 8 orders extend surging demand for new trucks
Class 8 truck orders have exceeded 30,000 a month for six consecutive months, more bookings than in the previous 18 months combined.
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Company earnings
Volvo Group reports lower 2020 sales but strong profit margins
Weathering the COVID pandemic drove Volvo Group sales lower in 2020, but market share was stable and new orders are pouring in.
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Trucking
Robust January Class 8 truck orders come with a warning
Parts shortages and supply chain issues could push planned Q1 production into spring as robust orders continue in January.
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Chart of the Week
When will the next wave of trucking capacity hit the market?
Class 8 truck orders are surging signaling carriers are once again willing to invest in their fleets. Does this mean another overcorrection of capacity is…
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Equipment
December Class 8 orders rank fourth highest in history
Consumer goods demand, recovery in manufacturing and shortage of drivers combine to create profits that fleets spend to upgrade and expand truck capacity.
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News
The Stockout: Grocery spending tails off each month as consumers run short of cash
New Class 8 truck orders are increasing and this trend is likely to continue through 2021.
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: What’s next for XPO and Brad Jacobs?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, what comes next for Brad Jacobs and XPO? Plus, Transport America positions for the future and U.S. Xpress…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Jerry Moyes takes over Central Freight Lines; XPO’s breakup
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Swift Transportation founder Jerry Moyes has taken over as CEO of less-than-truckload carrier Central Freight Lines. Plus, XPO…
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