Equipment Electric trucks will attract new breed of driver January 25, 2018 The evolution of trucks, has until recently, been a gradual process. Take a truck from the late 1960s and compare it to a truck from the turn of the century…
Bendix expands brake shoe offerings preview image Brakes Bendix expands brake shoe offerings January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Bendix has expanded its aftermarket brake shoe line, and now offers a remanufactured brake shoe with original equipment friction and coating and the same five-year warranty…
Engines/Drivetrains, Other Dana enhances e-commerce platform, introduces seal installation tool kit January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana announced enhancements to its e-commerce platform, and a new seal installation took kit during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week. Dana launched its DanaAftermarket.com e-catalog and e-commerce platform…
Engines/Drivetrains Eaton enhances ServiceRanger 4 January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton announced during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week that it has enhanced its ServiceRanger 4 diagnostic and service software to better support its automated transmissions. Eaton is also…
Hendrickson showcases air disc brake wear indicator preview image Brakes Hendrickson showcases air disc brake wear indicator January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems has introduced a new air disc brake wear indicator. The patent-pending tool, introduced during Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week, allows maintenance personnel to…
Volvo brings new LED headlights to VHD preview image Trucks Volvo brings new LED headlights to VHD January 25, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Volvo Trucks has announced new LED headlights for its VHD series of vocational trucks. The announcement was made at World of Concrete. The new LED headlights…
Denso continues push into heavy-duty aftermarket preview image Equipment Denso continues push into heavy-duty aftermarket January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Denso is continuing is push into the heavy-duty aftermarket, with the expansion of its diesel particulate filter (DPF) line and the opening of a new warehouse…
Equipment HDDA: Heavy Duty outlines strategic plan for heavy-duty aftermarket January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – HDDA: Heavy Duty – a community of the Auto Care Association – has developed a four-pronged strategic plan it says will benefit heavy-duty supplier and distributors.
Equipment December dry van orders highest in history: ACT Research January 24, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Dry van orders in December reached historic levels, according to data from ACT Research. The month saw 47,500 net orders posted to eh backlog, marking the second…
Equipment Meritor to open new Mississauga distribution center January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Meritor will be opening a new distribution center in Mississauga this April, which will serve provinces from Manitoba east. Its Edmonton distribution center will continue to…
International introduces new vocational models, warranty packages preview image Equipment International introduces new vocational models, warranty packages January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Navistar International has expanded its line of HV vocational trucks, and introduced additional warranty coverage for it’s A26 engine. The company introduced at World of Concrete…
Construction truck market to remain strong in 2018: Mack preview image Equipment Construction truck market to remain strong in 2018: Mack January 24, 2018 mDrive HD given split-shaft PTO functionality
Software New Speedee software helps dispatchers January 22, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Speedee Transport has released a new software it says will maximize scheduling efficiency and minimize shipment. SpeedeeGo Trucking Dispatch comes with EDI integration capabilities, live GPS tracking,…
Equipment Class 8 truck orders reach 37-month high January 18, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders for December reached a 37-month high, according to final data from ACT Research. They came in at more than 37,500 units. Strong orders…
Equipment Trailer orders hit all-time high in December: FTR January 15, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Net trailer orders reached an all-time high of 47,000 units in December, according to preliminary data from FTR. December’s order intake was 10% above November levels and…
