John G Smith

Direct-drive electric powertrain for Class 2-6

Dana’s TM4 Sumo LD direct-drive electric powertrain combines a motor and inverter for Class 2-6 vehicles. The end result offers a modular package for e-axle platforms. And when integrated…

Alternator designed for heavy-duty demands

Military and mining vehicles are receiving some extreme support with a Leece-Neville IdlePro alternator with a 600-amp output at 6,000 rpm. The 24-volt alternators are virtually idle-free, the company…

Reyco Granning suspension for electric vehicles

Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions is producing a new drive axle air suspension designed for electric commercial vehicles. Part of the WorkMaster product family, the new 240AR-EV is based…

Air suspension for electric vehicles

Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions is producing a new drive axle air suspension designed for electric commercial vehicles. Part of the WorkMaster product family, the new 240AR-EV is…

Volvo expands over-the-air parameters

Volvo Trucks has added more parameter updates to its Parameter Plus subscription package, and now offers more than 250 paramaters that can be changed over the air. The Parameter Plus…

600-amp alternator for mining, military use

Military and mining vehicles are receiving some extreme support with a Leece-Neville IdlePro alternator with a 600-amp output at 6,000 rpm. The 24-volt alternators are virtually idle-free, the…

Direct-drive electric powertrain for Class 2-6 vehicles

Dana’s TM4 Sumo LD direct-drive electric powertrain combines a motor and inverter for Class 2-6 vehicles. The end result offers a modular package for e-axle platforms. And when…

Peel-backed freight center looks to keep cargo moving

(Left to right) Matthew Roorda, chairman of the Smart Freight Centre; Rhonda Lenton, president and vice chancellor; York University; Nando Iannicca, chairman of the Region of Peel; and Leonard Waverman,…

Kenworth colors to come from $140-M facility

From left are Karen Logan, Kenworth Truck Company controller; Lex Tisdale, Kenworth Chillicothe director of engineering manufacturing; Jack Schmitt, Kenworth Chillicothe assistant plant manager; Judy McTigue, Kenworth assistant general manager…

Kenworth building for the future

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Kenworth is actively building its trucks and capabilities alike. Coming off a record year in which it produced 39,800 Class 8 trucks at its manufacturing facility in Chillicothe, Ohio, the OEM is now breaking ground on a new US $140-million paint facility that promises to deliver better finishes and higher productivity.

Ancra unveils non-permanent decking

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Crown stacker ready to carry that weight

Crown Equipment’s SHC 5500 Series counterbalance stacker is ready to move loads weighing up to 4,000 lb. Combing power steering and a reduced head length, each unit is…

Crown helps you carry that weight

Crown Equipment’s SHC 5500 Series counterbalance stacker is ready to move loads weighing up to 4,000 lb. Combing power steering and a reduced head length, each unit is…

Non-permanent decking for leased trailers

Ancra has unveiled a “non-permanent” decking system that can be used in leased equipment or…

A trucking manager’s guide to social media

MONTREAL, Que. — Instagram has more than a billion active users. Facebook, more than 2 billion. Now more than ever, social media is a powerful communication tool that can…