Hyster-Yale Materials Handling reported Q1/18 new unit shipments and worldwide backlog were higher compared to the same quarter in 2017. In its outlook, HYMH noted it expects a more moderate growth rate in 2018. read more

MAY 3, 2018 - 12:10 pm

FreightCar America reported Q1/18 revenue was 40.5% lower compared to the same quarter in 2017. The rail-car maker’s Q1/18 railcar deliveries of 1,094 were down from 1,525 in the same quarter a year earlier. read more

MAY 3, 2018 - 12:08 pm

According to preliminary data from ACT Research, the industry booked 59,600 North America Classes 5-8 net orders in April. read more

MAY 3, 2018 - 6:22 am

A report from ResearchAndMarkets says the global electric commercial vehicle market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 39.85% and reach roughly 1.8 million units by the end of 2025. read more

APR 30, 2018 - 7:19 am

The construction equipment rental market is expected to cross $140 billion by 2024, according to a report from Global Market Insights. read more

APR 26, 2018 - 1:11 pm

Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales volumes were up 1% on a year-over-year basis, according to ACT Research. Volumes have now increased in three-straight months. read more

APR 26, 2018 - 9:24 am

While its preliminary estimate was 29,500, ACT Research is now reporting that the trailer industry closed March a bit stronger, with a little more than 30,000 net orders. read more

APR 25, 2018 - 9:41 am

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 1.1% in March after easing 0.8% in February. read more

APR 25, 2018 - 6:51 am

Orders averaged 45,400 units per month and in March, orders doubled their year-ago effort, with 46,780 net orders hitting the books. read more

APR 20, 2018 - 1:08 pm

According to ACT Research, U.S. and Canadian natural gas Class 8 truck retail sales rose 13% in 2017 but have declined 23% year-to-date through February 2018. read more

APR 19, 2018 - 2:40 pm

The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed that for the first time in the past 15 months, the capacity index rose faster than the freight index, inflecting to a deteriorating supply-demand balance. read more

APR 19, 2018 - 6:26 am

Textron reported its Textron Aviation segment profit was $72 million in Q1/18, up from $36 million on year ago. The company noted the increase was due to favorable volume, mix, performance and price. read more

APR 18, 2018 - 6:22 am

According to the USCTI and AMT, February U.S. cutting tool consumption YTD through February of $373.7 million is up 7.4% when compared with 2017. read more

APR 16, 2018 - 6:40 am

ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for March 2018 net trailer orders is 29,500 units. read more

APR 16, 2018 - 6:33 am

Furthering its commitment to be a full solutions provider to the mining industry, Komatsu is expanding its P&H product line to include articulating boom track drills. read more

APR 13, 2018 - 7:05 am