With few build slots left, 2019 Class 8 order pattern ‘pulled ahead by 3 months’ so May orders look like a typical August and make May 2019 the worst May in a decade.
Author: Josh Fisher
With few build slots open, trailer orders subdued
April projections from ACT and FTR are down year-over-year as fleets already eye 2020 build slots.
FMCSA moves ahead with under 21 driver pilot program
Federal government seeking public comment on allowing 18-20-year-old drivers to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce.
Hands-free cell use is opening up drivers to other distractions
Lytx fleet data shows that drivers who engage in one distracting behavior are more likely to juggle other distractions behind the wheel; most commercial driver cell phone use occurs at 65 mph.
Class 8 orders continue to droop in 2019
April Class 8 truck orders hit a 31-month low as fleets find few open build slots this year.
New, flexible HOS rule proposal due in June
After months of public comments and listening sessions, the DOT plans to ease HOS rules while still focusing on driver safety.
New, flexible HOS rules due in June
After months of public comments and listening sessions, the DOT plans to ease HOS rules while still focusing on driver safety.
New, flexible HOS rules due in June
After months of public comments and listening sessions, the DOT plans to ease HOS rules while still focusing on driver safety.
Kenworth’s Chillicothe plant begins $140M high-tech expansion
New facility will increase paint capacity by 50% and include state-of-the-art robotics.
Fleet Advantage uses billions of miles and customizable software to help fleets make better decisions
ATLAAS Unified has data from nearly 14 billion miles and 57,000 vehicles to enhance its cost-efficiency analytics software platform, which was shaped by its Customer Advisory Board.