In this webinar, industry leaders from Fullbay explore the state of the heavy-duty repair industry, including regional revenue trends, hiring challenges, shop demographics, technician rates and efficiencies, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and more.
May 13, 2021Equipment
Fullbay's First-Ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report
Fullbay and the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) are proud to announce the first-ever State of Heavy-Duty Repair report. This paper dives deep into the challenges and trends faced by the commercial repair industry.
March 4, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics
Ryan Meppelink Wins Bronze Medal and Best of Nation Award at WorldSkills in Russia
Ryan Meppelink, a college student and deft diesel mechanic from Zeeland, Mich., won the bronze medal for Heavy Vehicle Technology at the WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia.
August 28, 2019BusinessEquipment
Erich Jaeger USA Launches New Product Line
Erich Jaeger USA Inc. introduced its Jaeger Expert line of products for tractor and trailer connections aimed at the North American heavy-duty market, including equipment manufacturers, fleets and owner-operators.
July 19, 2019BusinessEquipment
Rising Class 8 Sales in May Signal Demand Alive and Well
U.S. retail sales of heavy-duty trucks kept up momentum in May, pushing into the 20,000-plus territory for the 10th time over the past year, WardsAutomotive.com reported.
June 20, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA
Toyota Acquires Chicago-based Hoist Liftruck
Toyota Industries North America has acquired Chicago-based Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing. The company will be renamed Hoist Material Handling.
February 19, 2019BusinessEquipment
Hino Steps Into US Heavy-Duty Market
INDIANAPOLIS — Hino Trucks is expanding into the heavy-duty sector in the United States with the introduction March 7 of its new Classes 7 and 8 XL model series truck and tractor.
March 8, 2018Business
US Class 8 Fleet Expands to Largest Size on Record
The U.S. heavy-duty truck fleet grew to its largest size on record during the first quarter, expanding 3.2% from a year earlier, IHS Automotive reported.
May 28, 2014Business
Used-Truck Prices Set Record as Newer Models Hit Market
Used heavy-duty truck values have hit record highs this year as lower-mileage models command high prices, industry analysts said.
March 10, 2014Business
Nov. Class 8 Sales Decline 15.6%, But 2012 Still Is Outpacing 2011
Retail heavy-duty truck sales in the United States fell 15.6% in November from a year ago, the third straight monthly decline, but continue to outpace 2011, WardsAuto.com reported.
December 24, 2012