Hybrid use increases across Europe
The use of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is increasing dramatically across the world, far exceeding sales forecasts...
Weigh smart
Air-Weigh introduced the ninth generation of its on-board weighing system at the ATA Management Conference and Exhibition this week in Orlando, FL...
ProStar claims drag race victory
ORLANDO. Responding to a competitor’s claims of aerodynamic superiority for a Class 8 tractor, International Truck and Engine Co. says independently conducted tests show its new ProStar is 5.7% more fuel efficient...
Detroit Diesel announces global engine platform
Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC) is rolling out a new engine line that will form a global platform for engines built for commercial trucks in Asia, Europe, and North America...
Kenworth adds lightweight brake option
Kenworth Truck Company has announced its new lightweight aluminum hub and Splined Disc rotor package as a front and rear axle option...
McLeod introduces two new modules
McLeod Software has announced the availability of two new modules, the Container Module for Truckload Carriers, for its LoadMaster enterprise transportation management system...
H3R introduces fire suppression system
H3R Perfomance, Inc. has introduced the HalGuard Automatic Fire Suppression System, featuring an EPA-approved “clean” extinguishing agent...
Eaton to add vocational UltraShifts
Eaton Corp. plans to expand its UltraShift automated manual transmission line to address specific vocational trucking markets with releases scheduled for mid-2008...
J.D. Power finds heavy-duty engines improving
Thanks to “heavy-duty truck maintainers” reporting fewer engine-related problems, Caterpillar and Cummins ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power ...
Heil introduces smaller front loader
Heil Environmental has introduced a new 20-cubic-yard Half/Pack front loader on a single-axle chassis with a tag axle, far smaller than the standard 28-cubic-yard Half/Pack....
Direct Trailer rolls out first product
Direct Trailer, LP has introduced its first product in the trailer marketplace--the Loadstar DT1000S Series all-steel flatbed. ...
Goodyear tires available on Internationals
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced its commercial tires are now available for specification on all International Truck and Engine vehicles. ...
A.R.E. adds two truck caps
Truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. has added units for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to its Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) ...
Light-duty glow plugs
BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems, a North American aftermarket business, has introduced glow plugs for diesel-powered light duty vehicles...
UPS expands green fleet
United Parcel Service is adding 306 alternative fuel vehicles to its “green fleet,” including 167 compressed natural gas (CNG) delivery trucks, and 139 propane delivery trucks...
Utility trailer is hybrid-reefer prepped
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co is rolling out a new prep package for trailers that will be equipped with hybrid refrigeration units....
Volvo fields SCR-equipped trucks
The first five Volvo VN day cabs equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology were recently presented to Talon Logistics by Volvo Trucks North America ...
GeoLogic granted continuation patent
GeoLogic Solutions has announced it has been granted a continuation patent for its Proximity Alert product, released in 2002...
Cadec’s newest eases full integration
An all-new fleet management system from Cadec Global combines new onboard hardware with web services technology designed to make it easier to share data ...
International, Johnson launch reefer system
International Truck and Engine Corp. and Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies have jointly introduced RouteMax, a new alternative to refrigerated transportation...
Grote debuts LED signal lamp
Grote Industries has debuted an LED arrow signal lamp, featuring a piercing, large amber light. The light gives drivers following vehicles equipped with the LED signal extra time to notice turns...
Kenworth rolls into Class 5 market
Kenworth Truck Co. has expanded into the Class 5 market with the T170 model, a straight truck in a 4X2 configuration featuring a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ...
Melton opts for LDW system
Iteris, Inc. has announced that Melton Truck Lines will make Iteris’ Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system standard equipment on some 1000 new trucks ...
Isuzu introduces ’08 gas-powered cab
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has introduced their 2008 gas-powered Isuzu N-Series low cab forward trucks, featuring a 325 horsepower Vortec 6.0L V8 engine and a Hydra-Matic 4 speed automatic...
Penray introduces diesel fuel enhancer
Penray has introduced the POW-R Performance diesel fuel enhancer, designed to protect against problems associated with ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD)...
Cummins OKs CI-4 for most ’07 engines
Based on customer feedback and its own research findings, diesel engine maker Cummins is now allowing customers to use the older API CI-4 grade motor oil ...
Kenworth adds aluminum hubs
Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced a new line of aluminum hubs for front and rear axles on its Class 8 trucks and tractors equipped with Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes...
The automatic answer
Fleet owners have more options than ever for spec’ing transmissions—manuals, automatics, and automated manuals. But constant-torque automatics ...
PACCAR adds four new franchise locations
Further expanding their franchise network, PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) has added four new locations in the United States. ...
Teleflex announces new cab heaters
Teleflex Power Systems has announced the launch of a new line of auxiliary cab heaters for heavy-duty trucks they say will reduce fuel consumption up to 95% ...
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