Dana Spicer’s new tag axle August 1, 2014 At only 255 pounds, the newest tag axle from Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems group may be light on weight but not on ability. It's designed for 6x2 vehicle configurations, and be
Special Mack R-Model marks end of an era August 1, 2014 More R-model chassis have been built and registered than any other class-8 vocational vehicle -- around 360,000 since 1965, figures the maker, Mack Trucks. With more than 200,000 s
Up-front updates mark Freightliner’s 2004 Century Class S/T August 1, 2014 Freightliner Trucks given its Century Class S/T tractor its first major update to the model's exterior. The Century Class, introduced as Freightliner's premium highway tractor
Bandag treads for severe service, tough weather August 1, 2014 Bandag rolled out two new treads for construction and refuse trucks, including one for cold-weather markets. The BDM (Bandag Drive Mixed) tread is made for drive positions of vehic
Eaton adds diagnostic software August 1, 2014 Eaton Corp.'s new MD-300 series diagnostics PC software quickly diagnoses heavy-duty commercial vehicle electronic systems through an SAE J1587 diagnostic link.
ACERT-equipped C13 gets EPA certified August 1, 2014 Caterpillar has received 2004 certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its C13 on-highway diesel engine equipped with the company's ACERT emission controls. Th
International 4400 Series ready to roll August 1, 2014 Designed for urban and regional delivery businesses that need a sturdy, efficient on-highway tractor that handles well while bobtailing, International Truck and Engine launched its
KW adds Cummins ISL August 1, 2014 Kenworth bolstered its data book by adding the 8.9-litre Cummins ISL engine. At 310 to 350 horsepower and 1,050 to 1,250 foot-pounds of torque, the engine should be popular in shor
Dana coats brakes for winter August 1, 2014 Ice and grime from winter roads are harsh enough on brake components, but new ice-inhibiting compounds being spread on highways can cause an oxide layer to form on the brake shoe t
Mack tightens ASET oil standards August 1, 2014 Mack issued a more stringent oil specification for its ASET engines, calling for better soot-thickening control, oil shear stability, extended drain capability, and low-temperature
Denso’s new planetary gear reduction starter August 1, 2014 Denso Sales California, an affiliate of the Denso Corp., a manufacturer of starters and alternators, has introduced a 24-volt 8.0kW planetary gear reduction starter for heavy truck
PeopleNet adds services with ALK, TMW August 1, 2014 PeopleNet will integrate its g2x Wireless Fleet System with the ALK|FleetSuite Condensed Driving Directions module, giving customers the ability to receive driving directions based
A fold-away ladder for flatdecks: step away from hard landings August 1, 2014 Safety managers cringe whenever they see a driver hop off the bed of a flatdeck trailer. A portable ladder is a better optionóbut a hard one to find. Ricker Sales Agency says its D
Hino unveils conventional for 2005 August 1, 2014 Hino Motor Sales Canada next year will replace its venerable line of cabover straight trucks with a conventional-style vehicle it says matches COEs in manoeuvrability and sightline
New Sterling chassis yields new options August 1, 2014 When a truck manufacturer announces a major product change, most of the time you can see it: a new headlight style, a splash of chrome, a roomier cab. But the latest A- and L-Line
