Equipment Volvo deploys fully autonomous truck in Swedish mine September 7, 2016 ARVIDSJAUR, Sweden – Volvo Trucks says it has deployed the world’s first fully autonomous truck in the world to be tested in mining operations deep underground. The truck is operating…
Equipment Navistar enters into strategic alliance with Volkswagen September 6, 2016 LISLE, Ill. – Volkswagen has bought its way into the North American truck market, taking a 16.6% stake in Navistar. The strategic alliance was announced this morning. Volkswagen Truck and…
Detroit DT12 transmission offers improved fuel efficiency, reduced friction preview image Equipment Detroit DT12 transmission offers improved fuel efficiency, reduced friction September 1, 2016 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Freightliner’s newly unveiled Cascadia, which was revealed Sept. 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo., brings a lot of new technology, driver and safety enhancements to the table,…
Freightliner takes wraps off new Cascadia preview image Equipment Freightliner takes wraps off new Cascadia September 1, 2016 New Cascadia achieved 8% better fuel mileage than the Cascadia Evolution on cross-country run
Fuel efficiency, performance and safety focus of Detroit Assurance 4.0 preview image Equipment Fuel efficiency, performance and safety focus of Detroit Assurance 4.0 September 1, 2016 System offered in new Freightliner Cascadia
Chevron rolls out new CK-4, FA-4 engine oils preview image Equipment Chevron rolls out new CK-4, FA-4 engine oils August 25, 2016 New oils are most “technologically advanced” in Chevron’s history
Equipment Cummins launches two new ISX12 engine ratings August 25, 2016 DALLAS, Texas – Cummins has announced the release of two new 450-hp ISX12 ratings for linehaul and regional-haul truck markets – the 450 hp with 1,650 lb-ft of peak torque…
Optronics announces new family of directional warning lights August 23, 2016 TULSA, Okla. – Heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting manufacturer Optronics International had unveiled its line of nine super-premium LED directional warning lights. The white and amber lamps come with lifetime warranties…
Equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction to feature thousands of items, three charity trips August 23, 2016 EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. will hold a fourth Edmonton, Alta. auction from Sept. 7-9, with more than 5,100 items already confirmed for sale and more expected to be added…
Peterbilt announces Bendix Wingman Fusion, SOFTEK NXT for models 579 and 567 preview image Peterbilt announces Bendix Wingman Fusion, SOFTEK NXT for models 579 and 567 August 23, 2016 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt announced this week that it is offering the Bendix Wingman Fusion for its 579 and 567 Models. The Bendix Wingman Fusion is a driver assistance safety…
Equipment Trailer orders slow in July August 23, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders slumped in July to 10,147 units, according to the latest data from ACT Research, marking the lowest total since January 2010. Orders were down 25%…
Road Choice expands its parts categories August 22, 2016 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Now offering more than 40 parts categories in its product line, Road Choice Truck Parts has grown its portfolio to include more choice when it comes to…
Equipment Peterbilt graduates more than 200 technicians August 22, 2016 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has marked a milestone by graduating more than 200 service technicians through its Peterbilt Technician Institute. The truck maker has also added two new campuses to…
Equipment Bendix extends customer support hours August 22, 2016 ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix is extending its customer service center hours by three hours. The new hours will be from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. EST, effective today. Customer service…
Equipment July’s Class 8 orders worst since 2010 August 22, 2016 COLUMBUS, Ind. — July’s final Class 8 orders were disappointing, down 20% month-over-month and 58% year-over-year, ACT Research reports. A total of 10,358 units were ordered. Medium-duty orders totaled 15,364…
