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Analyst: With truck orders booming and build backlog bulging, get used to waiting for new trucks
ACT Research says plethora of truck orders will keep the trucking industry busy for the remainder of 2018 and into 2019. Learn more on Equipment World.
August 31, 2018
Dealers
Kenworth dealers relocate five locations to new, improved buildings
The bullish news keeps coming from Kenworth, which has opened five new, relocated dealerships in the United States and Canada. The dealerships tout more space for service, parts and sales and more convenience and comfort for drivers. The news follows upbeat statements earlier this month from Kenworth executives in response to better-than-expected demand in the […]
September 11, 2017
Dealers
Dealers should try disruptive marketing to shake up the status quo
Everyone knows the old saying: You have to spend money to make money. The truth of that is obvious, but when times are lean, it’s hard to maintain a heavy marketing budget. Furthermore, marketing has changed dramatically as social media and other digital platforms have revolutionized so many aspects of commerce, especially on a […]
May 16, 2017
Dealers
Dealers offer financing options for today’s tricky used truck market
As sales numbers have flattened and Âvalues have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has Âbecome a tough task for dealers and customers alike. “For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country. […]
May 9, 2017
Dealers
Five dealer advantages from using auctions for trucks
More dealers are turning to auction companies as a way to relieve their used truck glut. While auctions typically net lower prices than the retail markets, auctions’ benefits can make up for the difference. The biggest advantage is speed. Instead of turnover measured in months with no sure sign of ending, the auction process is […]
May 2, 2017
Dealers
How to find the pricing “sweet spot” for used trucks
Correctly assessing a used truck’s value and setting a price have never been easy. It’s certainly no easier when selling today’s used trucks, with engine technologies that differ due to evolving emission standards, as well as other truck engineering and design changes. Evaluation begins the instant a dealer is presented with an acquisition opportunity. Assessing […]
April 25, 2017
Dealers
Nikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat dealer Thompson Machinery
Caterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. The announcement follows Nikola Motor Company’s unveiling of the production model of its semi truck that claims a range of 800 to 1,200 miles with an estimated 15 mpg under full load, 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The […]
December 6, 2016
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