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Feb 16, 2010

TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS * USA

* Steep decline in January truck orders

New York,NY,USA -Fleet Owner, by Sean Kilcarr -Feb 18, 2010: -- Net orders for heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles fell to 6,513 units in January, down 18% from January 2009, with medium-duty Class 5-7 net orders down 6% in the same month-to-month comparison, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT)... Though the economy is showing signs of improvement, which could correct that freight-truck capacity imbalance, Vieth noted that the steep increase on new truck prices due to the addition of costly technology to limit exhaust emissions is further dampening demand for new iron... Indeed, ACT said actual North American Class 8 production came in ahead of expectations and just 3% below January 2009 as a stronger volume of orders late last year get pushed into the production line this year – orders fleets made to avoid the 2010 emissions-related price increase on Jan. 1...


* Navistar promotes used trucks parts deal
Warrenville,ILL,USA -Today's Trucking (CAN) -16 Feb 2010: -- Navistar Parts is offering a special promotion to used truck buyers in Canada and the U.S... The "Buy More, Save More" program, which kicked off Feb. 1, offers purchasers of used trucks and buses a tiered rebate program on parts purchased at participating International or IC Bus through Oct. 31, 2010... Buyers could receive up to 20 percent in rebates on parts purchases for any vehicle, plus $50 off a Performance PM or preventive maintenance service and a welcome kit...

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