Author: Informa Commercial Vehicle Staff

ACT: Class 8 cancellations surprise on low side

According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: Classes 5-8 Report, May’s Class 8 metrics generally aligned with expectations, with the lone exception of cancellations, which continued to surprise on the low side.

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FourKites introduces network-wide visibility solution

FourKites recently introduced what it says is the industry’s first product that provides companies real-time visibility across their network, including freight they don’t manage.

With FourKites’ new Network VisibilitySM, shippers can see real-time l

Hultsteins: Diesel-free refrigeration is here to stay

The Hultsteins and Cold Connect team recently showed a range of environmentally sustainable diesel-free systems they say sets a new standard in low-cost, high-performance transport refrigeration.

Since highlighting the new systems at this year’s CV

Trail King aiding local welding, manufacturing programs

Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries is supporting local students involved in welding and trade skills by partnering with technical schools, including the Welding and Manufacturing Technology (WMT) program at Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI).

Haldex board selects Svahn as new CEO in strategic shift

The Haldex board of directors recently selected Helene Svahn, a board member and professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, as the company’s new chief executive officer.

Svahn, also currently the head of research and innovation at Per

Beckwood building 3,500-ton press for Wabash National

Wabash National recently selected Beckwood Press Company, a manufacturer of hydraulic and servo-electric presses and automation systems, to engineer and build a custom 3,500-ton hydraulic bulge forming press, Beckwood said.

The company is expected t

PolyVan introduces new line of refrigerated truck bodies

PolyVan, a European Van Company brand that manufactures truck body kits for refrigerated and deepfreeze transport, recently introduced a new line of FrigoBoxL truck bodies it says are designed for professionals seeking an ultra-light aesthetic qualit