Truck Paper Cascadia Blog Archive

    New Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Now Have Option For Battery Powered HVAC System
    Posted On: July 10, 2018
    Freightliner now offers a factory-installed Battery Powered HVAC system, which is replacing the ParkSmart system, as an option for all new Cascadia trucks. ...
    Daimler Trucks Teams Up With Penske & NFI To Put eCascadia & eM2 106 Trucks Into Operation
    Posted On: June 29, 2018
    Daimler Trucks North America is partnering with Penske Truck Leasing and NFI to test the Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet, which includes 30 eCascadia and eM2 106 trucks. ...
    Freightliner Cascadia Trucks To Get Expanded Detroit Connect Services
    Posted On: June 13, 2018
    Daimler Trucks is adding a new Detroit Connect Direct feature and in-cab Bluetooth device connectivity for simpler fleet management and ELD reporting. ...
    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. ...
    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. ...
    Freightliner Adds Detroit Connect Remote Updates Feature To Cascadia Models
    Posted On: February 19, 2018
    One of the greatest strengths of connected services in trucks is that you can make changes on-the-fly without having to physically interact with the vehicle itself. ...
    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. ...
    Sleeper Cab Innovations
    Posted On: January 18, 2018
    It used to be that a truck might have the bare minimum of a bed and a bit of storage space for a driver’s belongings, but things have changed considerably over the past few years to make a truck feel like a home away from home. ...
    Freightliner Adds New Mid-Roof Cab Configurations For Cascadia
    Posted On: November 27, 2017
    Freightliner, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, is targeting regional overnight haulers and the bulk haul and flat beds segments with new mid-roof cab configurations for its Cascadia model. ...
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    Heavy-Duty Trucks Racking Up More Mileage While Used Truck Inventory Levels Continue to Fall
    Posted 8/10/2026
    Inventory levels of used day cab and sleeper trucks continued to decline in July, with overall used heavy-duty truck inventory 36% lower than last year. ...
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    2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Data Shows Stable Sentiment Despite Strong Orders
    Posted 7/22/2026
    Watch our Truck Paper and Bloomberg Intelligence video and get the full report to learn more about dealers’ viewpoints about the commercial vehicle market. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 7/17/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    Used Truck Market Inventory Levels Drop Across All Categories In June
    Posted 7/16/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Inventory Down, Prices Up In June
    Posted 7/15/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used semi-trailers on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 7/6/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 6/25/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Used Trailer Inventory Down Year Over Year, Asking & Auction Values Up
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sleeper Truck Values Firm Up As Inventory Continues To Soften
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Truck VIN Guide Offers Fast, Free Lookup For Fast Track Iron Members
    Posted 6/15/2026
    Members of Fast Track Iron, Sandhills Global’s dynamic dealer network, receive exclusive access to the VIN Guide/Serial Number Guide, among many other perks. ...
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