Equipment

Mack MD to be supported by Body Builder Support Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has announced its MD Series of medium-duty trucks will be supported by its network of body builder resources. The Mack Body Builder Support Team and…

The benefits of connectivity

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The ability to predict parts failures and to develop VIN-specific preventive maintenance programs are two benefits that fleets can achieve if harnessing the power of connectivity.

ROI Cabmate hits the aftermarket

Link Mfg. is now offering ROI Cabmate Semi-Active Cab Suspension aftermarket kits for sleeper cab versions of the Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, International LT Series, Peterbilt Model 579, and…

New options for Kenworth T270 and T370

Kenworth has unveiled several new options for its T270 and T370 medium-duty trucks. Roll-back flatbed applications are now approved for use with the Kenworth AG210L single-axle rear suspension on either…

Trimble unveils series of TMS upgrades

Trimble has unveiled a series of enhancements to its Transportation Management System (TMS) portfolio including TMW.Suite, TruckMate, and Innovative IES. A new integration with KeepTruckin’s mobile communication tools helps…

TMT Service Center, Fleet Maintenance tools enhanced

Trimble has made several enhancements to TMT Service Center and TMT Fleet Maintenance, including an integration with KeepTruckin’s mobile communications tool. The platforms can now support third-party credit card…

Navistar delivers J.B. Hunt’s 5,000th International LT

LOWELL, Ark. – It’s a big day for both Navistar and J.B. Hunt Transport. Navistar announced Tuesday that J.B. Hunt has taken delivery of its 5,000th International LT series on-highway…

ZF disc brakes now option on International LT, RH

Wabco Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes are now available as an option on International LT and RH Series trucks, ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control System Division has announced. The air disc…

Allison opens state-of-the-art test facility

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission has begun testing at its newly opened Vehicle Environmental Test (VET) center, which allows it to conduct testing in real-world and extreme conditions at one…

NACFE reveals top regions for electric truck deployment

TORONTO, Ont. – A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) looks to help fleets decide where best to deploy electric trucks. But, Canada was not…

Don’t make aftertreatment an afterthought

When an emissions aftertreatment issue rears its ugly head, one of the biggest mistakes a technician can make is to assume it’s an emissions aftertreatment problem. Often, issues that present…

Quebec to allow LCVs on statutory holidays

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — The Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) announced it is lifting the ban on the movement of long combination vehicles (LCVs) for all statutory holidays for a…

Bendix promotes three executives

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has named three longtime members of its leadership team to newly created senior executive positions. Each will lead a Center of Competency (CoC)…

Chafed air brake hoses to be focal point of Brake Safety Week

TORONTO, Ont. – Tubing and hose chafing violations will be a focal point for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) enforcement officers Aug. 23-29, as they conduct Level 1 inspections as…

Covid-19 can’t derail shift to electrification

LONG BEACH, Calif. – When economies around the world ground to a sudden halt due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, transport-related emissions also largely vanished. Suddenly, distant mountain ranges came…