For all the gloominess around car maker Daimler, which on Feb 6 revealed a 28% downturn in 2018 profits and slashed its dividend, the story that never made the headlines was how well Daimler’s trucking division is doing. We already posted the big numbers here, but behind the hard-charging… Read more »
Daimler Trucks: record year 2018 with best-ever unit sales, revenue and earnings – further growth in unit sales expected for 2019
2018 was the most successful year in the history of Daimler Trucks to date, with record unit sales, revenue and earnings (EBIT). Daimler’s truck division increased its unit sales by 10 percent to 517,300 vehicles in the year under review – its highest unit sales (2017: 470,700). Daimler Trucks recorded double-digit… Read more »
The new Tesla Semi will travel 500 miles on a single charge
Last night, Tesla, showcased its brand new all-electric semi-truck big-rig in front of an ecstatically positive crowd in Los Angeles, CA. CEO Elon Musk officially introduced Tesla to the trucking industry with their new semi-truck. So some hot points for you to feast your eyes on; 500 miles of battery range… Read more »
Freightliner Unveils 60-Inch Raised Roof Configuration for New Cascadia
Freightliner’s new Cascadia® will now be offered in a 60-inch raised roof sleeper model in both 116- and 126-inch BBC platforms – adding to the number of configurations available for the groundbreaking truck model. “Driver experience is a key part of our Real Cost of Ownership proposition, and this is… Read more »
Safety Innovations Make New Volvo VNL and VNR Series the Safest Volvo Trucks Ever
The new Volvo VNL and VNR series combine active safety innovations to help professional drivers reduce fatigue and distraction, making the new long-haul and regional haul models the safest Volvo trucks ever. “The new VNR and VNL series strengthen our leading passive safety features with active safety innovations to help… Read more »
Mack® LR, TerraPro® Models Now Available with Cummins Westport L9N Natural Gas Engine
Mack® LR and TerraPro® models are now available with the Cummins Westport L9N natural gas engine, enabling customers to meet near zero NOx emissions levels while providing excellent performance and efficiency. Mack made the announcement at the 2017 Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo in Niagara Falls, Ontario. “Natural gas continues… Read more »
PACCAR achieves excellent quarterly revenues and earnings
“PACCAR reported excellent revenues and net income for the third quarter of 2017,” said Ron Armstrong, chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s third quarter results reflect a strong European truck market, increased PACCAR market share in North America, and record global aftermarket parts results. I am very proud of our 25,000 employees… Read more »
New Mack Trucks models make bold statement during two-day convoy
A convoy of 10 Mack trucks featuring several new Mack Anthem™ models recently traveled nearly 850 miles from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Atlanta, Georgia over two days, giving truckers and the general public their first look at Mack’s new highway hero. Beginning at the newly renovated Mack Customer Center, the convoy… Read more »
NFL defensive end Khalil Mack defines ‘what makes a Mack’
In a video recently released by Mack Trucks, Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack shares what it takes to be a Mack: hard work, determination and grit. These values match the values of Mack Trucks, which led the NFL star to partner with the brand. The video, released just following… Read more »
Daimler Trucks launches first all-electric truck in series production – the FUSO eCanter
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of Daimler Trucks – the global market leader with truck brands like Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz and FUSO – today celebrated the global launch of the FUSO eCanter in New York City. The FUSO eCanter is the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck and… Read more »
