Equipment

Kenworth’s 40-inch sleeper available for order

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth launched its new 40-inch sleeper for the T880 and T680 model trucks, providing a 260-pound weight savings compared to the 52-inch sleeper option. The 40-inch sleeper…

2015 was best year ever for trailer shipments: ACT

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The trailer manufacturing industry enjoyed its best shipment year ever in 2015, according to ACT Research. The previous record was set in 1999. “Despite trailer net orders…

Record sales, build rates established for Class 8 sleeper tractors, Class 5 trucks in 2015

COLUMBUS, Ind. — With December truck order numbers now in the books, 2015 posted the best year ever for production and sales of Class 8 sleeper tractors, according to ACT…

TWNA names top five technical achievements of 2015

Trucking industry writers and editors have named the top five technical achievements of 2015. The winner of the Truck Writers of North America Technical Achievement Award will be announced at…

Optronics releases 2016 lighting catalog with over 3,400 products

TULSA, Okla. – Optronics International released its 308-page 2016 lighting products catalog today (Jan. 14), which features 400 new products and more than 3,400 total items available from the heavy-duty…

Satellite TV added to Kennesaw trucks as a Christmas bonus

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Following the lead of some other trucking companies of late, Kennesaw Transportation has decided to outfit its trucks with in-cab EpicVue satellite TV systems in…

Driver Workflow 2.0 aims to streamline driver productivity

DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs released its Driver Workflow 2.0 Jan. 12, an application on the company’s Mobile Computing Platform 50, which features suite integration that enables direct access and data…

Luber-finer says new air filter offers 99.99% overall efficiency

PERRYSBURG, Ohio – Luber-finer released its MXM Nano Tech air filter Jan. 11, a product the company says offers 99.99% overall filtration efficiency. “The new high-efficiency MXM Nano Tech air…

Tallman Group acquires lease portfolio

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Tallman Group has announced its purchase of the assets of Tandet NationaLease’s lease portfolio. The deal was closed Dec. 31, 2015 and makes Tallman Idealease one of…

Truck orders end 2015 on strong note

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Truck order activity closed out 2015 on a strong note, according to preliminary figures from ACT Research. Classes 5-8 orders totaled 49,700 units, up 40% from November.

Eaton releases new aftermarket, self-adjusting clutches

GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton has engineered a new EverTough self-adjusting clutch for aftermarket applications, which the company says eliminates the need for manual adjustments. “EverTough clutches are an excellent choice…

Cummins announces GHG17 engine certification

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins announced today it has received GHG17 certification and will offer engines in 2017 that will be 2.5-7.5% more fuel-efficient than the 2013 ISX15. The company’s entire…

Ridewell product has Canadian truckers in mind

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ridewell Suspensions is targeting Canadian truckers with the release of its steerable trailer axle and suspension – the RSS-233T. Ridewell says its new product is fully integrated,…

New braking technology saves more than time

CULLMAN, Ala. – TSE Brakes Inc. has introduced new technology that it says brings easier installation, fewer necessary model numbers and better chamber sealing to braking systems. Benefits of variable…

Kenworth now offering MX-11 in vocational, regional haul trucks

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced the Paccar MX-11 engine is now available for order in vocational and regional haul trucks through its dealers. The Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with…