2020 was quite a year, and much of the talk surrounding the events center on COVID-19. That said, even with all of the heartache, there were some bright spots that need to be celebrated. Let’s start with the fact that... read more
January 2021
April’s preliminary NA Class 8 net orders fell to 4,100 units, down 46% from March and 72% lower on a year-over-year basis. read more
MAY 6, 2020 - 6:45 am
In 2018, the Class-8 Heavy-Duty truck and fleet industry sustained its dialogue pondering the prospects of electrification of vehicles and where they stack up against diesel counterparts. While electrification may cultivate into a possible reality down the road, many in... read more
January 2019
While 2017 was dominated by terrible weather, in 2018, trucking fleets had to spend more time navigating political storms in trade and policy, as well as address some of the industry’s long-term issues. Dan Clark, head of BMO Transportation Finance, explains how, despite the uncertainties, 2018 remained a solid year for trucking.... read more
November/December 2018
Like many markets in 2016, the transportation finance industry has faced its share of highs and lows. Navistar’s Gary Kempinski examines the overall picture, including excess capacity, economic uncertainty, regulatory pressure and healthy replacement demand. Although he expects to see some contraction in the first half of 2017, a return to growth mode is on the horizon.... read more
November/December 2016
According to a recent GE Capital, Transportation Finance survey, demand for financing in the trucking industry will likely remain strong as businesses borrow to add vehicles and other equipment. read more
MAR 24, 2015 - 7:17 am