Kenworth introduces new extended daycab August 1, 2014 Kenworth's new extended daycab for its lineup of T600, T800 and W900 heavy duty trucks provides drivers with more room and storage space.
KW offers Greatec wide tires August 1, 2014 Kenworth will offer Bridgestone 445/50R22.5 wide-base Greatec radial tires on its T600, T800, T2000, and W900 on-highway model trucks. Like other wide-base singles, the Greatec is
Arrow adds 30-day warranty on used trucks August 1, 2014 Used-truck dealer Arrow Truck Sales launched its 30-Day Warranty Ready-Truck Program.
New diagnostic tool fast-tracks ABS data August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO now offers a new diagnostic tool -- PLC DataMaster -- to tap into your trailer's anti-lock braking system.
Link gives steerable suspension a lift August 1, 2014 New axle weight rules in Ontario have given rise to interest in self-steering liftable suspensions. Among the latest on the market is the DuraLift, a self-steer, 13,200-pound-capac
ArvinMeritor adds two air disc brakes August 1, 2014 Air disc brakes comprise a fraction of the over-the-road truck and trailer market in North America, but they've made real inroads among fire and rescue fleets, hazmat haulers, and
Emissions: Cleaire’s aftermarket aftertreatment August 1, 2014 There's been a lot said about reducing exhaust emissions from new engines. But what about the ones made prior to 10/02?
Western Star’s Twin-Steer 6900 XD: Go big or don’t go August 1, 2014 When you're axle-deep in mud or traversing the steep slopes of a quarry or a mine, Cary Gatzke's attitude is go big or don't go. Gatzke, director of engineering at Western Star, sa
At MGM, neoprene stretches brake life August 1, 2014 Look hard, but you probably won't find many truck applications tougher on brakes than refuse haulers. In addition to the temperature swings, the grime, and the moisture any brake h
Petro-Canada launches TRAXON gear oil August 1, 2014 Petro-Canada has launched TRAXON, a new line of premium multi-grade gear oils for on- and off-road equipment.
International: Roll ’em August 1, 2014 Waste collectors can make good money with roll-off trucks, the kind that drop off and pick up those bulky metal bins at construction sites.
KW’s convertible without the rag top August 1, 2014 A convertible without the ragtop -- Kenworth's extended daycab for T600, T800, and W900 models adds six inches to cab length.
Delphi rolls out back-up alarm August 1, 2014 Even if a truck driver had eyes in the back of his head, it wouldn't make a lick of difference if he has to back his way into tricky dock. He needs mirrors, guile, skill, and perha
Dana thinks ahead with new drives August 1, 2014 Dana Corp.'s Commercial Vehicle Systems Division is thinking ahead. The company's new Dana Spicer S23-190, S26-190, and S30-190 single drive axles-the S190 Series, collectively-can
Castrol kit takes thrills out of spills August 1, 2014 Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants offers its Emergency Spill Kit for minor lube spills (15 gallons or less.