This year’s truck market wins and losses, plus what’s ahead in 2025
Dec 18, 2024 · “Back in 2021 and 2022, there was about $2 trillion of stimulus that was put into play via the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, and currently we’re only about 40% of the way through that spend,” said Kenny Veith, president and senior analyst at ACT Research, who sat down for our annual tradition of reviewing the year’s truck market and gazing ...
ACT Research shares trucking industry 2025 forecast
Nov 18, 2024 · Here are some of the details ACT shared on its website:. Economic overview: As we enter 2025, the U.S. economy is anticipated to face a modest slowdown, with GDP growth projected to moderate to 2.0% year-over-year.
Fleet profile: UPS shares results of strong investment in alternative …
Jan 29, 2024 · The numbers speak volumes: UPS operates more than 340,000 fleet assets in over 200 countries and territories. Among them are 115,000 package delivery trucks, including 100,000 in the U.S. Additionally, in the last decade, the company has fielded 18,000 alternative fuel vehicles, including 1,000 electric and plug in hybrid vehicles—a sizable fleet that has already covered 1.6 billion miles.
Medium-Duty at Large: Shifting market demand, buyer …
Oct 11, 2024 · The truck market is on the road to change, in many ways—not the least of which is who’s purchasing the vehicles. According to Commercial Truck Trader (CTT), we’re seeing an increase in younger generations and women buying trucks.Additionally, as some say the trucking market experiences a correction, CTT notes demand shifting for different types of medium-duty vehicles across Classes 4-7.
Volvo Trucks introduces new generation VNL - Fleet Equipment Mag
Jan 23, 2024 · Driver comfort amenities available include: upgraded insulation for climate control and noise reduction, a folding bunk for easy access to the dinette space, a singular multi-functional control panel in the back of the cab, a larger …
How to avoid frozen truck air lines in the winter - Fleet Equipment …
Dec 27, 2021 · As Phillips Industries wrote in a recent Tech Tip: “For safety, and per SAE regulations, air lines need to be able to stretch and recoil properly.When air lines can stretch to a proper working length, force on the coupled gladhands is avoided. When they recoil properly they remain off the deck plate.”
Daimler Truck NA launches fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia
Oct 15, 2024 · Powertrain and aerodynamics. Key aerodynamic improvements for the fifth generation provide additional fuel economy benefit of 1.9% and include a new hood design, a redesigned A-pillar deflector, three-piece front wheel well closeouts, a hood-to-bumper seal, and new bumper air ducts that direct airflow around the underbody and tires to increase efficiency, according to DTNA.
Hands on with the next-gen Freightliner Cascadia
Nov 7, 2024 · Watch the video above to hop in the cab and hear from the experts on the new Freightliner Cascadia, slated for 2025. Fleet Equipment’s On The Road is sponsored by Noregon.
Making Sense of Truck Classification - Fleet Equipment Mag
Jun 23, 2020 · Class 8—This class applies to most of the rest. It’s for the really huge trucks with GVWRs over 33,001. The vehicles in this class are more than heavy duty. Typically called “severe duty,” Class 8 applies to cement trucks and dump trucks.
2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar now available
Dec 21, 2024 · The 2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Calendar is now available, the company announced. Shell said the calendar features 12 rigs and the inspiring drivers behind them, captured at the 42nd Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs event in Fort Worth, Texas.