Spring 2020 Heavy Duty Industry Update – How Bad Can It Get?
Not so long ago, forecasts for the 2020 truck and trailer market were that we should expect a “correction.” The strong 2019 market began to lose
Inspection and enforcement: Stress or relief?
Inspection and enforcement– two words that may make drivers cringe but are vastly important. These events are necessary as a reminder, that to keep our
Industry Update – Watching the Market
The high-expectations for orders in the Class 8 market have leveled out to a more modest strength, November booking less than October by 4400 units. Medium duty
Steel Shell (Composite) Brake Drum: Breakthrough in Pricing
Meritor X30 and Stemco’s CentriFuse brake drums for long have successfully dominated the centrifugally cast brake surface inside a steel shell. DuraBrake introduced its own
Tariff, Tariff and More Tariff???
Three significant issues for the next few months are: Whether the Fed will tighten for the fourth time this year at the Federal Open Market
Industry Update (Fall 2018) – Trucking Market Continues Upwards
Reports heralded the positive economic indicators for September 2018, but trade war, tariffs and rising prices are significant concerns. A closely watched survey on U.S.
Steel Shell (Composite) Brake Drum: Breakthrough in Pricing
Meritor X30 and Stemco’s CentriFuse brake drums for long have successfully dominated the centrifugally cast brake surface inside a steel shell. It has been a
Heavy Duty Industry Update (Spring 2018) – Trucking Going Strong
Several conflicting political and economic news from super economic powers and others are in headlines. On the global front, there is good news and bad
Will Tariff War Affect Truck & Parts Prices?
Tariffs in general are not good for globalization. Tariffs take away the opportunity of benefiting from the global economy and their advantages. Tariffs are also