Class 8 trucks
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Autonomous Vehicles
Truck Tech: Autonomous perspectives edition
Truck Tech is a weekly newsletter providing perspective and context on autonomy, electrification and other technologies impacting the fleet ecosystem.
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Equipment
Truck order cancellations spike, but not for lack of demand
Class 8 truck orders placed this year for 2022 models are being retimed to next year as 2023 models because parts shortages are preventing production.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Average annual fuel use by vehicle type
Showing average annual fuel use (per vehicle) for major vehicle categories in the United States
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Equipment
Record parts and lending buoy Paccar’s Q3 results
Paccar made up for the loss of 7,000 deliveries in Q3 through record parts profits and higher prices for used trucks.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: ACT Research cuts Class 8 truck forecast based on supply constraints
"There are significant inventories of already produced vehicles where essential parts are lacking."
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Infographics
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Equipment
Trailer connectivity tech advances as supply shortages crimp production
Trailer makers have connectivity advancements in the pipeline as they navigate supply shortages hampering production.
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Mack Trucks continues its industry leadership
An overview of the history of Mack Trucks is the focus of this FreightWaves Classics article.
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News
Volvo workers reject third proposed deal; company will ‘consider all options’
Striking Volvo workers voted down a third tentative agreement, prompting the exasperated truck manufacturer to “consider all options.”
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Equipment
Feverish demand and lack of supply driving used truck prices skyward
A double whammy of few new trucks and fleets wanting upgraded equipment in a booming freight market is driving prices to a post-Great Recession peak.
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