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    Detroit Reman Plant In Hibbing, Minnesota, Breaks Ground On Facility Expansion
    Posted On: May 19, 2023
    The expansion doubles facility space to support the increased need for electronic components and to prepare the ramp-up of battery-electric products for the future of zero-emission vehicles. ...
    Thomas Built Buses Marks 200th Proterra Powered Electric School Bus
    Posted On: October 18, 2022
    The battery-electric bus went to Indiana’s Monroe County school district and is the 13th electric bus the district has added to its fleet since 2020. ...
    Daimler Trucks’ Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant Meets Carbon Neutrality Goal
    Posted On: December 16, 2020
    The truck manufacturer has set a goal for carbon-neutral vehicle production by 2025, and the Portland plant is already there. ...
    Daimler Trucks Announces Global Connectivity Services Group
    Posted On: November 11, 2020
    The group will work on in-vehicle software, cloud platforms, and digital solutions, improving upon Daimler’s existing portfolio of connectivity services. ...
    Virginia Receives Its First Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Battery-Electric School Buses, Powered By Proterra
    Posted On: November 2, 2020
    The delivery was part of Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus Initiative, a program designed to study battery-electric buses and optimize the electric grid. ...
    Thomas Built Buses & Detroit Introduce Extended Warranties For DD5 & DD8 Engine Aftertreatment Systems
    Posted On: August 28, 2019
    Thomas Built President and CEO Caley Edgerly says the company’s aftertreatment systems’ variable cam phasing feature is “one-of-a-kind” and causes less wear and tear on the system. ...
    Thomas Built Buses & Trans Tech Collaborate On New Minotrek Narrow Body Type A School & Activity Bus
    Posted On: August 1, 2019
    The companies are designing the new bus from the ground up for fuel efficiency, safety, durability, and reliability. ...
    Thomas Built Buses Now Taking Orders For Detroit DD8 & DD5 Engines
    Posted On: July 27, 2018
    These engines are new to the school bus industry but have been in use since 2013 elsewhere; Thomas says they’ll provide at minimum a three percent increase in fuel economy versus other engines. ...
    Thomas Built Buses Reveals New Saf-T-Liner HDX School Bus With New Detroit DD8 Engine
    Posted On: June 26, 2018
    The bus has legendary Detroit power along with improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. ...
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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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