Truck Paper Engines Blog Archive

    Volvo Offers Details On New VNL’s Updated D13 Engine & I-Shift Transmission
    Posted On: March 4, 2024
    Volvo engineers made numerous enhancements to the D13 engine and I-Shift automated manual transmission used in Volvo’s all-new VNL semitruck that delivered a 10% increase in fuel efficiency and other benefits. ...
    PACCAR Redesigns Its Powertrain Website With Updated Materials & Easy-To-Navigate Features
    Posted On: April 29, 2019
    PACCAR recently redesigned its powertrain website to make it easier for Kenworth customers and other visitors to find information about its extensive lineup of engines, transmissions, and axles. ...
    Scania Reveals Bioethanol Engine That Reduces CO2 Emissions By Up To 90%
    Posted On: May 25, 2018
    Scania recently unveiled a brand new bioethanol engine that is specifically designed for long-haul trucking and not only offers 410 horsepower, but can also reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%. ...
    Tier 4 Final: What It Means For You
    Posted On: May 14, 2018
    You’ve no doubt seen “Tier 4 Final” in descriptions of machinery and vehicles for sale or rent. ...
    Kenworth Delivers First Truck With Near-Zero-Emission Cummins Westport Engine At ACT Expo
    Posted On: May 8, 2018
    The new T680 went to AJR Trucking, which won a contract to haul USPS mail with a fleet of the low-emission trucks. ...
    Scania Teams Up With Tekniska Verken To Test Raw Biogas In Its Engines
    Posted On: March 12, 2018
    A lot of time, effort, and energy goes into “cleaning” raw gas to the point where it’s ready to actually power a vehicle’s engine. ...
    Daimler Announces Detroit DD8 Engine For Vocational & Medium-Duty Applications
    Posted On: February 13, 2018
    Whenever Daimler Trucks North America introduces a new entry into its Detroit line of engines, it’s a big deal, and that’s true of the company’s recent announcement that its new Detroit DD8 went into full production on Feb. 5. ...
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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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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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