Author: Fleet Owner Staff

Cummins X12 now available with Freightliner 114SD truck

Cummins Inc announced that the Cummins X12 engine is now available in the Freightliner 114SD chassis.
 “Cummins is excited about the positive impact our X12 will have in weight-sensitive markets,” said Brett Merritt, vice-president-Cummins On-Highway

Volvo plans VNR Electric regional tractor by 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Volvo Trucks’ first North American all-electric truck will be a VNR regional-haul tractor, the company announced Tuesday. The trucks will debut in California as demonstration units next year, operating in distribution, regional-hau

ACT, FTR report fewer Class 8 orders in November

ACT and FTR are reporting a decline in North American Class 8 truck orders in November.
ACT’s preliminary data shows the industry booked 27,900 units during the month, down 36% from October but only 15% from last November. Complete industry date for