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Proterra and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to Develop All-Electric Chassis MT50e for Electric Delivery Truck Applications

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Friday, February 28, 2020

BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) announced a collaboration to develop the MT50e, a new all-electric delivery truck chassis.

Key Points: 
  • BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) announced a collaboration to develop the MT50e, a new all-electric delivery truck chassis.
  • "The MT50e offers fleet operators an industry-leading vehicle platform that they're familiar with, combined with proven electric vehicle technology and expertise from Proterra."
  • The all-electric MT50e chassis will be on display at the NTEA Work Truck Show booth #4447 from March 4-6 in Indianapolis.
  • Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is a leading manufacturer of gas, diesel and alternative-fuel chassis for the recreational vehicle, commercial bus, school bus, transit and medium-duty and heavy-duty truck industries.

New Edmunds Report Reveals Record Growth in Full-Size Truck Segment Amid Shifting Market Conditions

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Edmunds data reveals that market share for full-size trucks hit a 14-year high in 2019, constituting 14.5% of the new vehicle market, and full-size truck sales climbed to 2.4 million in 2019, which represents a 123% increase from 2009.

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  • Edmunds data reveals that market share for full-size trucks hit a 14-year high in 2019, constituting 14.5% of the new vehicle market, and full-size truck sales climbed to 2.4 million in 2019, which represents a 123% increase from 2009.
  • And since full-size trucks retain their value so well, once a shopper gets pulled into the fold they're more likely to remain loyal to the segment."
  • Edmunds data reveals that full-size trucks have outpaced other segments in price growth because more shoppers are opting for higher trim levels, features, and physically bigger trucks overall.
  • Ten years ago, the ATP for a full-size truck was $34,987, which was $6,300 higher than the industry average of $28,609.

Volvo Trucks Launches new Generation of Heavy-duty Trucks With the Driver in Focus

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

GTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/--Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.

Key Points: 
  • GTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/--Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.
  • The four heavy-duty trucks; Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, represent about two thirds of Volvo Trucks' deliveries.
  • To help customers recruit and retain the best drivers, Volvo Trucks has focused strongly on developing the new trucks to make them safer, more efficient and more attractive working tools for qualified drivers.
  • In regional transport trucks it often serves as a mobile office, while in construction the trucks are robust, practical work tools.

Volvo Trucks Launches New Generation of Heavy-duty Trucks With the Driver in Focus

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.
  • The four heavy-duty trucks; Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, represent about two thirds of Volvo Trucks' deliveries.
  • Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks.
  • Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.

Volvo Trucks Launches New Generation of Heavy-duty Trucks With the Driver in Focus

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.

Key Points: 
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.
  • The four heavy-duty trucks; Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX, represent about two thirds of Volvo Trucks' deliveries.
  • Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks.
  • Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.

Volvo Launches Four New Trucks by Stacking Them On Top of Each Other in Spectacular Film -- Complete with President On Top

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8694451-volvo-launches-four-new-trucks/

Key Points: 
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8694451-volvo-launches-four-new-trucks/
    In the truck industry, releasing one truck is a huge project.
  • When renewing the entire range of heavy duty trucks, Volvo Trucks went for a different approach.
  • As the film reaches its climax, complete with smoke and lighting effects, we see that the man standing on top of the truck tower is actually Volvo Trucks' president Roger Alm.
  • Im a down to earth guy," said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks.

Volvo Launches Four New Trucks by Stacking Them On Top of Each Other in Spectacular Film -- Complete with President On Top

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8694451-volvo-launches-four-new-trucks/

Key Points: 
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8694451-volvo-launches-four-new-trucks/
    In the truck industry, releasing one truck is a huge project.
  • When renewing the entire range of heavy duty trucks, Volvo Trucks went for a different approach.
  • As the film reaches its climax, complete with smoke and lighting effects, we see that the man standing on top of the truck tower is actually Volvo Trucks' president Roger Alm.
  • Im a down to earth guy," said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks.

Penske Truck Leasing Executive Mike Hasinec Received CCJ Technology and Maintenance Leadership Honor

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Monday, February 24, 2020

READING, Pa., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Mike Hasinec, vice president of maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing , is the 2020 recipient of Commercial Carrier Journal 's Technology and Maintenance Career Leadership Award.

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  • READING, Pa., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Mike Hasinec, vice president of maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing , is the 2020 recipient of Commercial Carrier Journal 's Technology and Maintenance Career Leadership Award.
  • This award is reserved for those who have demonstrated substantial contributions to the field of truck fleet maintenance management.
  • Jason Cannon, CCJ editor: "Mike has been instrumental in developing and leading many of Penske's maintenance technology projects.
  • Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions.

Global Aerial Work Platform Truck Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with Altec Inc. and Bronto Skylift Oy Ab | Technavio

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Monday, February 24, 2020

In addition, the increasing adoption of electric and hydraulically propelled AWP trucks is anticipated to boost the growth of the aerial work platform truck market.

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  • In addition, the increasing adoption of electric and hydraulically propelled AWP trucks is anticipated to boost the growth of the aerial work platform truck market.
  • Major Five Aerial Work Platform Truck Market Companies:
    Altec Inc. operates its business through segments such as New equipment, Used equipment, Rental equipment, Financing, and Others.
  • The company offers a line of aerial work platforms, including truck mounted aerial lift platforms (A62) and self-propelled aerial work platforms (Octopus).
  • Technavio's SUBSCRIPTION platform
    Technavio has segmented the aerial work platform truck market based on the product, end-users, and region.

InventHelp Presents Pickup Truck Accessory for Easy Bed Access (DHM-518)

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Friday, February 21, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed an easier way to get up into the bed of my pickup truck," said an inventor from Whitaker, N.C. "I came up with this idea so that I had a handy pick-me-up for climbing into and out of the truck bed."

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed an easier way to get up into the bed of my pickup truck," said an inventor from Whitaker, N.C. "I came up with this idea so that I had a handy pick-me-up for climbing into and out of the truck bed."
  • He created a prototype for the STRONG STEP to make it easier to climb into and out of the truck bed.
  • The unit reduces physical stress and strain, which makes it ideal for use by individuals with limited mobility.
  • The device is adaptable for use with any pickup truck with a hitch receiver.