Equipment

New International ProStar ES available for order this month

With a downsped, integrated powertrain and more comprehensive support, International says this is its most fuel-efficient package ever offered

City Smarts: Spec’ing regional and medium-duty trucks

Beware the cookie cutter approach. Spec’s can vary widely from fleet to fleet.

Mack Trucks museum turns 30

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Mack Trucks Historical Museum turned 30 on Nov. 9. The museum, based in Allentown, Pa., celebrates 114 years of Mack history. “Through its many exhibits and…

New truck orders continue to be strong through November

COLUMBUS, Ind. — November orders for Classes 5-8 trucks marked the fifth strongest month on record and at 58,500 units, were up 48% over last November, according to preliminary data…

Prestone offers antifreeze/coolant maintenance kits and tools

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Prestone is now offering a new heavy-duty test kit, test strips and refractometer to help fleets better manage their antifreeze/coolant system. “These new Prestone Command heavy-duty…

Canadian Tire to deploy North America’s first 60-ft. containers

TORONTO, Ont. — Having already pioneered the 53-ft. intermodal container in 1994, Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-ft. container that has received government approval and…

DETROIT ASSURANCE: ITS CAPABILITIES ARE NOT NEW, BUT IS IT BETTER?

From Daimler Trucks North America comes Detroit Assurance, a suite of active safety systems that are Daimler-designed and fully integrated into Freightliner trucks with Detroit engines. This system was demonstrated…

MACK MP8 505C+: ALL TORQUE, ALL THE TIME

Last week I drove a Mack Pinnacle with the company’s newest engine rating, the MP8 505C+, which delivers 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque in every gear. You could call it the…

The Mack Pinnacle with MP8 505C+ engine

The MP8 505C+ with mDrive is a high-performance powertrain that will likely challenge everything you thought you knew about the limitations of 13-litre engines and AMTs in Canada’s most rigorous applications.

Velociti now installing Aperia’s Halo tire inflation systems

RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Aperia Technologies and Velociti have paired up to deploy the former’s new Halo Tire Inflator, a self-powered, bolt-on tire inflation system. Under the agreement, Aperia will make…

Kenworth adds new options for medium-duty cabovers

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has rolled out three new engine ratings for its medium-duty cabovers to make them more versatile when it comes to applications and body customization. The Kenworth…

When the shoe doesn’t fit

When the initial lining wears off your truck’s brake shoes, to maximize their life you’ll want to have them relined or remanufactured. Just don’t think those…

Webasto launches new coolant heating systems

FENTON, Mich. — Webasto has introduced two new coolant heating systems for specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. The new Thermo Pro 90 engine-off coolant heater offers new features including…

SKF announces extended warranty coverage for trailer wheel-end components

ELGIN, Ill. — SKF has announced the availability of extended warranty packages on its OEM and aftermarket trailer wheel-end products. Coverage of up seven years is now available, depending on…

Alliance Truck Parts brings back Fan Friday

PORTLAND, Ore. — To celebrate a successful Nascar racing season by Brad Keselowski, driver of the Alliance Truck Parts No. 2 Ford Fusion, Alliance is bringing back its popular Fan…