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North American Class 8 Truck Orders Plummet 45%

Truck Orders Decline Significantly in May Heavy-duty truck orders in North America experienced a dramatic 45% drop in May, and medium-duty truck orders also declined during this typically slow period, exacerbated by unfavorable macroeconomic factors. In May, the net orders for Class 8 trucks fell by

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MAN Unveils First 10 Long-Distance Electric Trucks

MAN Truck and Bus Delivers First Long-Distance Electric Trucks German commercial vehicle maker MAN Truck and Bus, a part of the Traton Group, has handed over its initial batch of 10 long-distance electric trucks. According to a press release from January 29, global logistics firm DB Schenker has acq

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Used Truck Sales Jump 29% Amid Financing Challenges

Dealers are experiencing consistent interest in used trucks, despite strict lending criteria affecting purchasing choices. In August, sales of used trucks saw a 28.5% increase compared to July, which had an 11.2% rise, as reported by Equipment Finance News’ Sales Index—part of the Average Truck Pric

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Volvo Truck Dealers Engage in February M&A Activity

A series of truck dealership transactions contributed to a successful month for mergers and acquisitions. Bruckner’s Enhances Dealer Network in the Northwest Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment has expanded into Idaho and Montana, as well as deeper into Washington, by acquiring Transport Equipment Inc. (TE

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