John G Smith

International upgrades LT Series

International Truck has unveiled a series of upgrades to its 2020 on-highway vehicles in the name of fuel-efficiency.

International 360 to manage service

Navistar is preparing to offer greater insights into vehicle health through International 360, a communications platform to manage fleet service.

Hendrickson unveils next-gen rubber suspension

Hendrickson's new Haulmaax EX has been unveiled as the next generation in heavy-duty rubber suspensions.

Mitchell 1 updates TruckSeries software

Mitchell 1 has updated its TruckSeries suite of web-based software for technicians, in the name of enhancing efficiency. The software provides access to labor estimating, diagnostic trouble code procedures and repair information for all makes of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Maxion unveils lighter steel wheel

Maxion Wheels has unveiled what it’s referring to as the “toughest and lightest” standard 22.5×8.25 commercial vehicle steel wheel that will be available beginning next year.

New names, features for Hino’s 2021 trucks

Hino has updated and renamed its product line for the 2021 model year -- the Hino M, L, and XL.

Peterbilt unveils product updates

Peterbilt has unveiled a series of updates for its coming model year of trucks, ranging from the collision mitigation system to over-the-air updates.

Phillips lights up dry vans

Phillips Industries has launched its ultra-compact and high-output LED lamp for dry vans.

Wabco iABS to be trailer brains

Wabco has introduced the intelligent anti-lock braking system, or iABS, for commercial trailers.

Volvo VNR lineup expands

Volvo is introducing a VNR 660 model, for customers who are looking to shed weight or need to deal with length restrictions.

Daimler unveils equipment updates

Daimler Trucks North America has unveiled a series of new equipment updates -- including a new DD15 Gen 5 engine that promises more-efficient combustion in the name of bettering fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

Mack Anthem is back in black

Mack has released a limited edition Mack Anthem, with a blacked-out color scheme and special interior features.

More chrome, tech and other enhancements from Kenworth

Kenworth has unveiled a series of enhancements to products and services.

Great Dane FleetPulse offers flexibility

Great Dane has launched its new FleetPulse trailer telematics system after a three-year development process.

Dana, Lonestar electrify terminal tractor

Dana and Lonestar Specialty Vehicles have officially unveiled a fully electrified terminal tractor, drawing on the new Spicer Electrified e-Powertrain system. Dana’s e-Powertrain can be adapted by Lonestar SV into a vehicle with a non-powered rolling chassis, or retrofit existing diesel-powered vehicles that are destined to be converted into all-electric trucks.