International Trucks has introduced a new spec package for its LT Series that it says will increase fuel efficiency by up to 8%.
So much for the summer doldrums. New truck orders, which typically take a dip in the summer months as both carriers and OEMs reset for the fall, hit a new all-time high in July, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
Cummins Inc. announced record earnings for its second quarter this morning, and that news was immediately overshadowed by an engine recall that has already impacted 230,000 vehicles and now will encompass an additional 500,000 heavy-duty truck models.
Indian logistics industry is undergoing a technological evolution, and is looking to improve visibility and traceability into its supply chain, while also working on increasing capacity to handle its volume explosion.
Dale Huang, the CTO of COSCO Network e-Logistics spoke about the importance of blockchain in the logistics and shipping world and how he expects the technology to gain centerstage in the near future.
Navistar has rolled out a series of new products in the last few years and the strong overall economy is helping the once-beleaguered truck maker rebound with another strong performance in its second-quarter earnings, beating Wall Street estimates.
Volkswagen is talking openly about increasing its 16.9% share of Navistar and taking over the brand as a prelude to an IPO or debt sale for its Truck & Bus division in Q1 2019. VW ousted its CEO Müller last week and continues to roll out its new messaging.
Vehicle uptime has been an area that truck manufacturers have applied increased focus on in recent years, and that is no exception with Navistar.
International has made several enhancements to its flagship LoneStar truck to make it more driver-friendly and serviceable.
