Truck News

SmartTruck’s new side fairings offer greater fuel savings, universal fit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- SmartTruck has introduced a new, patented low-profile version of their trailer Side Fairing system, which officials say offers a 0.5% improvement over the previous model and, combined with the SmartTruck UnderTray System,...

Federal budget makes infrastructure funding a priority

Ottawa, ON--The federal Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday, announcing it plans to produce growth and balance the budget by 2015. 

Trucker who rescued family of six wins Goodyear Highway Hero award

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from four finalists, Jason Harte of Rogers, Ark., accepted the award during the Mid-America Trucking Show...

Mack gives MP8 customers a boost with additional torque

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Truckers who want ample power out of a 13-litre engine will get just that from Mack, thanks to a new Econodyne+ rating in its MP8 engine.

New suspensions have Mack riding high

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Mack has brought to market a pair of new suspensions the company says will “revolutionize” the Class 8 truck market.

Eaton expands UltraShift Plus line-up

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eaton has added six new models to its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission line, in addition to one designed specifically for Navistar engines.

Trail King comes out with new continuous belt ag trailer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Trail King has come out with a new continuous belt agricultural trailer it says will lessen the risk of cross-contamination, while improving efficiency for ag haulers.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces new side skirt design

LOUISVILLE, Ky --  Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company showcased its Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design, at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Alliance Truck Parts announces new alternator line

Louisville, Ky. -- Alliance Truck Parts, a provider of replacement truck parts, has introduce the new Alliance alternator line.

Volvo announces VN enhancements to boost safety, fuel efficiency and comfort

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- New Volvo air disc brakes, SmartWay-compliant aerodynamic chassis fairings and a mount for flat panel TVs are the product enhancements Volvo Trucks will be making to its VN models this year.

Hendrickson launches rubber suspension for severe duty markets

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by entering a market it believes is underserved.Hendrickson used the Mid-America Trucking Show to introduce the ULTIMAAX, a...

Hendrickson introduces “shockless” air suspension to reduce maintenance costs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --  Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems believes it has taken low maintenance suspension systems to a new level with the launch of its Zero-Maintenance Damping  ride technology, announced at the Mid-America...

Dana launches new 6×2 axle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Dana has come out with a new tandem axle for 6x2 applications, which it says can reduce weight by up to 400 lbs.

Bridgestone/Firestone launches four new commercial truck tires

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has launched four new Firestone-branded commercial truck tires today at the Mid-America Truck Show.

Volvo makes I-Shift standard on all Volvo-powered Trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Volvo Trucks is taking the bold move of offering its I-Shift automated manual transmission (AMT) as standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market, the company's new president of sales and marketing...