14/19/09
Source: http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/chassis/truck-sales-continue-climb-0914/
Truck sales in all eight classes were down by a smaller percentage in August than for the year to date, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications.
Among trucks with GVW ratings above 10,000 pounds, the biggest difference came in Class 5, with sales up 7% compared to July but down 48% for the year compared to 2008.
Medium and heavy truck sales were down 35% in August over the same period a year ago and down 6% over the previous month.
Dealers sold 21,956 trucks with GVW ratings above 10,000 pounds during the month, down from August 2008 (33,578) and from July 2009 (23,414). Year to date, sales were down 36%.
Compared with August 2008, Class 8 trucks were down 33%. Class 6 experienced a 44% decline.
Through the first eight months of 2009, truck dealers sold 192,492 trucks with GVW ratings above 10,000 pounds, down 36% from the corresponding period of 2008.
Sales of light-duty trucks (GVW ratings of 10,000 pounds or less) improved over July: Class 1 was up 25% and Class 2 up 12%. For the year, total sales were down 29%.
10/9/9
Source: http://www.hgvuk.com/09/10/scania-and-saf-holland-cooperation/
Scania has signed a cooperation agreement with the global German trailer axle manufacturer SAF-Holland. The agreement, which is unique within the industry, will provide Scania’s customers support on the complete vehicle combination that goes beyond the supply of parts and logistics.
With the support of this agreement, the workshops and dealers within Scania’s global service network will be fully authorised to carry out professional service on SAF-Holland trailer axle components. The agreement covers such aspects as logistics, warranty handling, workshop procedures, special tools, help desk and training of workshop technicians.
“I’m confident that this agreement with SAF-Holland will enable us to give an even better service to our customers. Uptime and peace of mind are the keystones for our customers. Our strategy is to focus on our customers productivity and what adds value for them; this agreement is another step in that direction,” said Anders Gustafsson, Senior Vice President, Service Operations at Scania.
