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Mack to Sell LR Electric Refuse Trucks to DSNY

Mack Trucks announced the New York City Department of Sanitation plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs.

June 30, 2021
BusinessEquipment

FleetPride Partners With TRW for ZF Remanufactured Steering Gears

Aftermarket parts distributor FleetPride announced it reached a preferred supplier agreement to provide TRW-remanufactured steering gears from ZF.

June 29, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Average Used Class 8 in May Brings All-Time High Price

The average sales price for a used Class 8 vehicle sold in May set the all-time record, jumping ahead of April’s claim to that title, amid the trend of strong demand for trucks once again outpacing the available supply, ACT Research reported.

June 29, 2021
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Mack Opens Dedicated Production Line for Army Truck

Mack Defense, a unit of Mack Trucks, announced it is now producing heavy dump trucks at the Mack Experience Center, after a $6.5 million investment to create a dedicated production line at the facility in Allentown, Pa.

June 25, 2021
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

Mullen Group Completes Acquisition of Two Companies

Mullen Group has closed acquisitions on two transportation businesses, the Okotoks, Alberta, company announced June 24.

June 25, 2021
GovernmentEquipment

Indiana’s New Oversize Trucking Regulations Start July 1

New regulations pertaining to overweight trucks are scheduled to take effect in Indiana on July 1.

June 25, 2021
BusinessEquipmentSafetyTop 100

Appeals Court Rules in Favor of U.S. Xpress in Driver Pay Dispute

A U.S. appeals court has issued an opinion in favor of U.S. Xpress Enterprises in a class-action case in which California truck drivers argued they should have been paid for nondriving work time, even while under a piece-rate basis agreement with the carrier to transport a load.

June 24, 2021
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US Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.3% in May

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose for the 12th time in the last 13 months in May, pulled up by surging demand for civilian aircraft.

June 24, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More Than Original Sticker Price

When it was new, the window sticker price on a typical 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR double cab pickup was just under $29,000. Two years later, dealers are paying almost $1,000 more than that to buy the same vehicle, even though it’s used.

June 23, 2021
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FET on Heavy-Duty Trucks Deters Sales, ATD Says

Industry-led attempts to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, which also covers trailers more than 26,000 pounds, went — yet again — to Capitol Hill.

June 23, 2021

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