Jim Park

Cummins #28 Sets Speed Record… in 1952

When Cummins entered its #28 Special racecar in the 1952 Indianapolis 500 Race, the company wasn't looking to get into the racing business. It was trying to prove a point about diesel engines, and boy, did they succeed.

Cummins’ New Little Brother: X12

With ratings up to 475 horsepower and 1,700 lb-ft of torque, the X12 will be running with the big boys. The X12 is also nearly 1,000 lb lighter than the X15, so weight sensitive fleets will be looking very closely at this engine.

On the Spot with Volvo’s SuperTruck

The $40 million Volvo Trucks spent on its SuperTruck project was an investment in near- and distant-future truck technology that will begin paying dividends for the truck maker and its customers as early as 2017.

Nikola One’s Electrifying Debut

Nikola unveiled an electric Class 8 over-the-road truck this year, and it could face competition before the first one rolls off the assembly line. Elon Musk of Tesla Motors has promised to unveil an electric Tesla Semi in 2017.

2018 New Cascadia: Tour the Cab

This five-video series looks closely at Freightliner's New Cascadia. It's not a rework or a remake of the popular Cascadia, but clean-page design. Fuel efficiency is said to be 8 percent better than the current Evolution model and a whopping 13 percent better than the base-model Cascadia. But engineers didn't stop there.

2018 New Cascadia: Exterior Walk Around

This five-video series looks closely at Freightliner's New Cascadia. It's not a rework or a remake of the popular Cascadia, but clean-page design. Fuel efficiency is said to be 8 percent better than the current Evolution model and a whopping 13 percent better than the base-model Cascadia. But engineers didn't stop there.

2018 New Cascadia: Sleeper Lounge

After checking out the Cascadia’s new Sleeper Lounge, stay inside and TOUR THE CAB or head outside for an EXTERIOR WALK AROUND. This five-video series looks closely…

On the Spot… Behind the Wheel of a SuperTruck

The first time we were On the Spot with Volvo's SuperTruck, we were there for its reveal. In our second, Jim Park actually climbs behind the wheel. Did the truck live up to its Super billing? Take a look and find out.

Meritor Launches “Most Efficient” Drive Axle Ever

Meritor unveiled its new 14X HE high-efficiency linehaul tandem drive axle on Feb. 26 here at the Technology & Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

2018 New Cascadia | Road Test #1: Fuel Economy

Fuel efficiency for the 2018 New Cascadia is said to be 8 percent better than the current Evolution model and a whopping 13 percent better than the base-model Cascadia.

Focus On… Volvo VNR Regional Haul

Montreal, QC, ExpoCam: Jim Park put the Focus On Volvo's new VNR regional haul model.

1980 International Transtar II Eagle

Enjoy a ride back in time aboard Steve Constantin's out-of-this-world 1980 International Transtar II Eagle COE.

On the Spot with the US Department of Homeland Security

Article by Stephen Babcock, Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine A team of experts from the Transportation Security Administration offered both classroom and hands-on presentations on improvised explosive devices (IEDs)…

Focus On… Volvo VNR 300

Volvo Trucks North America's new VNR regional truck lineup features three chassis options, a day-cab, a 42-inch sleeper and a 61-inch sleeper. The VNR 300 is the day-cab version, aimed at urban and regional operations, where maneuverability and visibility are paramount.

Focus On… Volvo VNR Steering Wheel

Volvo Trucks North America's baked a lot of new technology into its new VNR regional truck lineup, including a brand new driver information display and a new "human/machine interface."