U.S. trailer orders burst past 39,000 in January to the fifth-best order month in industry history while refrigerated trailers posted an all-time monthly record, ACT Research Co. reported.
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Maersk's CEO Can't Imagine Self-Sailing Box Ships in His Lifetime
The CEO of the world’s biggest shipping company says it’s unlikely container vessels will operate without humans in his lifetime.
Peterbilt: 2018 could be third-best year ever for Class 8 sales
Peterbilt Motors Co. is notably bullish on the economy and business opportunities in 2018, and on Thursday predicted that U.S. and Canadian retail sales of Class 8 trucks will be in the 235,000-265,000 range for the year.
Pointing to “one of the stro
Data privacy and security need to be watchwords in trucking
A new survey finds 85% of consumers won’t do business with a company if they’re concerned about their data practices. Freight customers probably feel the same way.
Eaton taps Truck Gears as authorized rebuilder
OEM now has a network of six authorized rebuilders in North America.
Housing Starts Reach Highest Level in More Than a Year
U.S. new-home construction rose in January to the highest level since October 2016, helped by a surge in apartment building, as momentum in the housing market continues into 2018, government figures showed Feb 16.
Housing Starts Reach Highest Level in More Than a Year
U.S. new-home construction rose in January to the highest level since October 2016, helped by a surge in apartment building, as momentum in the housing market continues into 2018, government figures showed Feb 16.
Standing above the rest: A walkthrough of the new Peterbilt Model 579 Ultraloft
When given a choice between a room with a king or smaller beds, the answer is obvious for most: you choose the king for best comfort and space. That’s exactly the kind of thinking that went into Peterbilt Motors Co.’s new Model 579 Ultraloft integrat
Peterbilt offers over-the-road drivers more with new Model 579 UltraLoft
SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Peterbilt Motors Co. today introduced the Model 579 UltraLoft 80-in. integrated sleeper variant of its flagship on-highway truck, looking to offer an unmatched level of comfort and convenience for over-the-road drivers and a more effi
Peterbilt Plans to Craft Product Strategies to Meet Customer Demand
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peterbilt Motors Company is keeping an open mind toward innovation, as it explores various technologies and options for diversifying its product offerings in the years ahead, company executives said here.