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    Virtual Vehicle Platform Simplifies Fleet Management, Currently Available On Late-Model Freightliner Cascadias
    Posted On: November 10, 2021
    Daimler Trucks North America is partnering with Platform Science to introduce Virtual Vehicle and is the first OEM to integrate its factory-installed telematics though the platform. ...
    Thomas Built Buses & Proterra Deliver 50th Electric School Bus
    Posted On: May 11, 2021
    The Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley has 226 kilowatt hours of total energy capacity and an electric drivetrain that has a drive range of up to 135 miles. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America Introduces Detroit eConsulting & Detroit eFill Chargers To Support All-Electric Trucks
    Posted On: May 10, 2021
    Detroit eConsulting services, provided by a team of eMobility experts dedicated exclusively to supporting customers converting to electric, offers three packages to meet the needs of any fleet size. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America & Portland General Electric Open Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Charging Site
    Posted On: April 26, 2021
    Called “Electric Island,” the site opened with eight light-duty vehicle charging stations, and will eventually include megawatt chargers, on-site energy storage, solar power generation, and a product and technology showcase building. ...
    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. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America Will Introduce New Digital Solutions & More To Enhance The Customer Experience
    Posted On: August 3, 2018
    Daimler Trucks North America is introducing new digital solutions, a brand new parts distribution center, and putting strategies into action that will lead to the goal of DTNA repairing vehicles in 24 hours or less. ...
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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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