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Dealers Tackle Parts Shortage
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Dealerships and fleets are changing stocking patterns for replacement parts and adding inventory as they work to minimize truck downtime amid widespread shortages of some truck parts.
Fleets Conduct Real-Life Tests Before Committing to New Tires
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Improvements to truck tire technology in recent years have created a collection of products that manufacturers often tout as their most advanced, longest-wearing and most fuel-efficient tires ever. But many motor carriers choose to analyze those factory-tested claims in their own real-life settings before committing to adding the products to their entire fleet
Growth of 3.2% Tops Forecasts on Trade, Inventory Boost
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Economic growth accelerated in the first quarter on a big boost from inventories and trade that offset slowdowns in consumer and business spending, with President Donald Trump touting the report as much stronger than expected.
Daimler 1Q Net Income Dips, Revenue Flat
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Daimler AG reported first-quarter net income dipped and revenue was flat amid a range of constraining factors affecting cash flow, and despite gains in truck sales.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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