Equipment
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Freightliner Cascadia test drive: The star continues to shine brightly
There are so many new features on the New Cascadia that it would take a book to explore them all. Suffice to say this very…
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Is it the OEMs’ turn for a winless season?
Market Expert Mike Baudendistel looks at the prospects for the truck original equipment manufacturers in 2020.
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New trucks, used trucks and trailers all suffering from the same affliction
After consecutive years of record numbers, equipment orders have fallen to replacement cycle levels, making it feel like the industry has fallen off a cliff.
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Why net revenue per truck per week is a key metric
The key metric "net revenue per truck per week" is explained by Chris Henry.
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Cummins reports weak Q4 results amid uncertainty over coronavirus
Engine maker Cummins already was predicting a difficult 2020 before the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, where Cummins’ manufacturing operations are shuttered.
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Eaton reports lower Q4 sales and earnings
Power management company Eaton Corp. missed analyst estimates in the fourth quarter, partially because of weakness in the automotive sector and a $50 million warranty…
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Fuel-saving TruckWings will be option on Agility Fuel conversions (with video)
Startup XStream Trucking is in early talks with two major truck manufacturers about its aerodynamic drag-reducing TruckWings, but its first distribution deal makes them optional…
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Mobility technology company Aptiv registers slow Q4 growth amid GM labor strike
Aptiv’s Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.
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Ryder expands COOP truck-sharing program (with video)
Ryder is learning more about how to meet demand for short-term truck and trailer sharing, allowing lenders to cover lease payments and put money back…
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US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger
Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America.
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