Fruehauf History Book preview image Fruehauf History Book October 30, 2014 To celebrate the centennial of August Fruehauf's 1914 invention of the semi-trailer, the Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society has produced a book to tell the colorful history of the company and the family behind it
Modular Trailer Skirt preview image Modular Trailer Skirt October 30, 2014 Transtex introduces ezEdge , a durable three-panel trailer skirt that's easier to ship, store, and install
New Eaton-MaxxForce Option on ProStars preview image New Eaton-MaxxForce Option on ProStars October 30, 2014 International ProStars are now available with a MaxxForce 13 and Eaton Fuller Advantage drivetrain combination.
EPA Approves 8.8L LNG Engine For Highway preview image EPA Approves 8.8L LNG Engine For Highway October 30, 2014 WOOD DALE, IL-Power Solutions International has announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the company’s new 8.8-liter natural gas engine for highway uses. The alternative fuel motor will…
Navistar’s Allison Package preview image Navistar’s Allison Package October 30, 2014 Navistar now offers the Allison Transmission FuelSense fuel-efficiency package, in 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions for medium-duty and vocational International trucks
Volvo’s 2016 Enhancements preview image Volvo’s 2016 Enhancements October 30, 2014 Volvo Trucks has announced an assortment of aerodynamic and powertrain enhancements for model-year 2016 VN trucks, bringing what it calls "significant" fuel savings
Dana Introduces New Axles preview image Dana Introduces New Axles October 30, 2014 A new global family of lightweight single-reduction axles for vehicles with GCW ratings of 35 to 45 tons with ratios from 2.05:1 to 6.50:1
Mack Expands Engine Lineup preview image Mack Expands Engine Lineup October 30, 2014 The new 13-liter MP8 505C+ offers 505 hp and 1860 lb ft of torque, available in Pinnacle axle-forward and axle-back models for long-haul work
Dana Drives for Efficiency preview image Dana Drives for Efficiency October 30, 2014 At the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show last week, Dana exhibited a wide range of drivetrain and engine technologies with a view to more fuel-efficient and cost-effective trucking
Cooler Running Brakes preview image Cooler Running Brakes October 30, 2014 Webb Wheel's new Webb Vortex Unlimited brake drum features Cool Running Technology and produces 15% cooler operating temperatures for better braking performance
Aftermarket Brake Linings preview image Aftermarket Brake Linings October 30, 2014 Alliance Truck Parts has expanded its remanufactured brake shoe and kit product line to include new EG brake lining options.
Road Choice Adds New Products preview image Road Choice Adds New Products October 30, 2014 Road Choice Truck Parts has added five new product categories to its "value priced" all-makes parts offering, competing with manufacturers' and warehouse distributors' private-brand parts
GPS for Truck Drivers preview image GPS for Truck Drivers October 30, 2014 Rand McNally has released the fourth generation of its IntelliRoute TND GPS devices for commercial drivers. The TND 730 and 530 LM devices are redesigned inside and out
Pure Sine Wave Inverter preview image Pure Sine Wave Inverter October 30, 2014 Eaton's truck business goes beyond transmissions and such to add a strong power inverter to its product range
Heavy-Duty But Not Heavy preview image Heavy-Duty But Not Heavy October 30, 2014 Alcoa has rolled out what it calls the world's lightest heavy-duty truck wheel, 47% lighter than a steel wheel of the same size to save as much as 1400 lb on a tractor trailer
