2017 NACV

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show Live Blog

Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to NACV 2017. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.

October 2, 2017
Business, Equipment

Daimler, Volvo Execs Praise Inaugural NACV Show

ATLANTA — North American executives from Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group offered an early post-event endorsement of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show just ended.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 2, 2017
Business

Inaugural NACV Draws Top Fleet Execs, Praise

ATLANTA — North American truck makers and their customers wrapped up the first of a new option for shopping for and even buying Class 8s, with manufacturers producing large, elaborate displays for a limited number of high-probability buyers: top fleet executives.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
September 28, 2017
Editorial

Editorial: The First Swing at Bat

The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show was marked by big swings from truck manufacturers, both in terms of their displays, and in what they had to say.

September 28, 2017
Business, Equipment

Graco Unveils Electric Grease Jockey Pump

ATLANTA — To provide an alternative to manual lubrication, Graco Inc. unveiled its new electric grease jockey pump at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2017
Business

Lots of Rapid Change Seen for Trucking, Truck Making

ATLANTA — While trucking and truck making have changed significantly since deregulation in 1980 and even during this century, there will be no period of stasis and consolidation for the industry, as more change is expected quickly, executives said.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
September 28, 2017
Business, Equipment

Benefiting from a Stronger Financial Position, Accuride Introduces New Wheel Bearing System

ATLANTA — Accuride introduced a product developed by a company it acquired in February of this year, a move indicative of the company’s growth strategy with the backing of its private equity ownership and stronger financial position it enjoys since returning to private ownership late last year.

Joe Howard and Roger Gilroy | Staff Reporters
September 28, 2017
Business

Trucker Buddy Announces New Leadership

ATLANTA — A popular nonprofit that has helped educate more than one million students about the life of truck drivers, as well as their experiences transporting freight, recently announced a management change at the top.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 28, 2017