Equipment

Zonar announces ‘next generation’ Connect tablet

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Zonar Systems introduced Zonar Connect, a next-generation tablet that is electronic logging device ready with a software platform that allows fleets to customize and upgrade based…

Improved MX engines and proprietary axle coming from Paccar

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Landon Sproull, assistant vice-president of Paccar, announced the 2017 MX-13 and MX-11 engines would offer improved power, torque and fuel efficiency, increasing uptime and making Paccar…

Seeing Machines touts success of its Guardian safety system at MCE

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Seeing Machines says its Guardian safety system is significantly helping to reduce distracted driving and fatigue, and that Royal Food Service will be equipping its fleet…

Help Inc. aims to increase highway safety with InfoRM

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Help Inc. announced the release of InfoRM, an intelligence tool it says revolutionizes the way carriers look at safety data. “We specialize in the safe and…

Noregon releases new fault monitoring system TripVision

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Noregon Systems officially launched its new vehicle health monitoring program, TripVision, during the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference and Exhibition Oct. 1. The system is being…

Cummins, Eaton expand SmartAdvantage lineup

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton and Cummins have added a new torque rating to their SmartAdvantage powertrain offering. A new 1,850 lb.-ft. torque capacity transmission is now available for linehaul…

International Trucks introduces new LT Series

Fuel efficiency, driver appeal and uptime focus of new Class 8 tractor

Spireon to release its first solar-powered telematics solution

IRVINE, Calif. – Spireon has announced its first solar-powered telematics solution for trailers and other assets, providing customers with a new, energy efficient way to gain location information and data.

Navistar SuperTruck doubles freight efficiency

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar announced today its SuperTruck demonstration vehicle, dubbed CatalIST, improved freight efficiency by 104%. That’s more than double what the US Department of Energy (DOE), which funded…

Utility introduces lighter-weight flatbed

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has announced the introduction of a lighter-weight 4000AE flatbed trailer. “Our new 4000AE flatbed delivers the strength and long-term benefits of a durable…

Total announces CK-4, CJ-4 engine oil line

LASALLE, Que. – Total Canada has announced the launch of its new Rubia Optima heavy-duty engine oils, engineered to the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications. The new Rubia Optima…

Bendix offers its first specifically-engineered air disc brake for trailers

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has released the ADB22X-LT air disc brake, the first the company specifically engineered for trailers, which is now available to the North American commercial vehicle market.

A glimpse into the future of last-mile delivery

Vision van uses roof-mounted drones to complete package deliveries

PacTrainer complimentary when national account customers lease new Kenworth or Peterbilt trucks

BELLEVUE, Wash. – National account customers who lease a new Kenworth or Peterbilt truck through PacLease will receive a complimentary one year service of the safety course program PacTrainer. Developed…

All-electric Fuso eCanter coming to North America

HANOVER, Germany – An electrically-powered Fuso eCanter is coming to the North American market in limited quantities next year, with a full launch slated for 2018. The soft launch in…