RentalYard Conventional Trucks Blog Archive

    Phoenix-Based Fresh Freight Relies On Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft Fleet To Keep Food Fresh Over The Long Haul
    Posted On: July 13, 2020
    The food transportation specialist sticks with the Peterbilt brand and this specific model because it helps recruit drivers and ultimately results in better service for the customer. ...
    Peterbilt Highlights 579EV, 220EV, and 520EV Electric Vehicles At NACV Show 2019
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    Peterbilt showcased three electric vehicles based on its 579, 220, and 520 trucks on display at this year’s North American Commercial Vehicle Show. ...
    Mack In Black: New Limited Edition Anthem Model Unveiled At NACV Show 2019
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, Mack Trucks announced the availability of 500 limited edition Mack Black Anthem models, all of which feature “blacked-out” exteriors and interiors. ...
    Mack Trucks To Highlight Granite, Pinnacle & Anthem Models At ExpoCam 2019
    Posted On: April 9, 2019
    Mack Trucks recently revealed the models it’s bringing to this year’s ExpoCam, which runs April 11-13 at Place Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec. ...
    Special Kenworth T680 & W990 Models To Be Featured At Mid-America Trucking Show
    Posted On: March 27, 2019
    Kenworth is bringing several trucks to this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), which runs March 28-30 in Louisville, Kentucky, including a special Kenworth T680 model and three W990s. ...
    Kenworth Reveals Twin Steer Option For T880S Trucks
    Posted On: November 6, 2018
    Kenworth now offers a twin steer option for the T880S truck. ...
    Mack Trucks Brings Home A Silver IDEA Award For Its Anthem Design Work
    Posted On: October 15, 2018
    At a recent ceremony in New Orleans, Mack Trucks received a Silver International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) from the Industrial Design Society of America for its Anthem line of trucks. ...
    Kenworth Delivers First W990 Trucks To Long-Time Customers
    Posted On: October 11, 2018
    Kenworth recently revealed its new W990 long-hood truck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in late-September, and the company delivered the first handful of vehicles to eager customers at the same event. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America Brings Freightliner & Thomas Built Buses To IAA 2018
    Posted On: September 25, 2018
    Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has a Freightliner EconicSD, Freightliner 114SD, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley all-electric school bus on display alongside other Daimler vehicles at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018. ...
    Freightliner Introduces New Cascadia CNG Truck Models
    Posted On: May 2, 2018
    Freightliner is debuting two new Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) models at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo Conference. ...
    Volvo Celebrates The 35th Anniversary Of Its Integral Sleeper With Aerodynamic Design
    Posted On: May 1, 2018
    Volvo’s Integral Sleeper is particularly important in the pantheon of trucks because it was among the first to offer a fully integrated sleeper cab with a sleek, aerodynamic design in North America. ...
    Volvo Trucks Updates Its VNX Series With Performance, Comfort & Connectivity Features
    Posted On: March 26, 2018
    Volvo Trucks takes a well-rounded approach to its rugged, heavy-duty VNX series of trucks by not only going for maximum power and durability, but also making sure to cover comfort and safety. ...
    Mack Announces New Updates For Its Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty Truck
    Posted On: March 19, 2018
    Mack recently announced new updates coming to its Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) truck line. ...
    New Collision Mitigation System Introduced For Freightliner Cascadia
    Posted On: March 14, 2018
    It’s always exciting when advanced features become standard for a given truck model, and that’s exactly what’s happening for the Freightliner Cascadia line. ...
    Mack Rolls Out New Trucks At Work Truck 2018 Show
    Posted On: March 2, 2018
    Mack Trucks, a globally recognized manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, engines, and transmissions, and a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, is rolling several new trucks onto the show floor at the 2018 Work Truck Show, which will run March 6-9 in Indianapolis. ...
    Volvo Unboxes The VNL 760, The World’s Largest Unboxing
    Posted On: February 8, 2018
    Okay, 3-year-old avowed truck enthusiast Joel Jovine is the one who actually performs the unboxing, but Volvo Trucks representatives were on hand to capture the excitement on video. ...
    Freightliner’s New Cascadia Wins Good Design Award
    Posted On: January 24, 2018
    In this era, there is sometimes just as much emphasis placed on design and driver comfort as there is on power and performance under the hood. ...
    Kenworth Reveals T680 Truck Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cell
    Posted On: January 12, 2018
    Kenworth is always looking for new ways to make its trucks more energy efficiency and environmentally friendly without sacrificing power, and that’s exactly what it plans to achieve with its zero-emission Kenworth T680 day cab truck. ...
    PACCAR Automated Transmission To Become Standard On Certain Kenworth T680s
    Posted On: December 22, 2017
    It used to be that the main focus for truck manufacturers was on pure power. ...
    Scania Envisions A Future With Digital Rear-View Mirrors
    Posted On: December 19, 2017
    When you’re driving a truck, visibility is one of the biggest challenges you face, not only in terms of staying in your lane or keeping your cargo safe, but also in watching out for other drivers on the road, pedestrians, bicyclists, and more. ...
    The Story Of Western Star Trucks
    Posted On: December 15, 2017
    If the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” ever applied to a company, it would be Western Star Trucks. ...
    Peterbilt Announces Standardization Of Disc Brakes For Model 579 Trucks
    Posted On: December 14, 2017
    One of the biggest challenges of driving a semi-truck is bringing it to a stop, especially when trying to avoid a collision. ...
    Mack Brings Ergonomic Seats To LR Model Trucks
    Posted On: December 11, 2017
    It used to be, when truck manufacturers were designing features for their vehicles, that the focus was primarily on vehicle performance. ...
    New Mack Anthem Brings Improved Fuel Efficiency, Driver Comfort
    Posted On: December 7, 2017
    Mack Trucks is continuing its streak of innovation with the new Mack Anthem truck specifically designed for bulk-haul operations. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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