Equipment

ZF to bring PowerLine transmission to North America

ATLANTA, Ga. – ZF is bringing its PowerLine eight-speed automatic transmission to the North American market, the company announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. It’s a torque converter-style…

Continental launches ‘smart’ steer tire

ATLANTA, Ga. – Continental introduced the industry to a new regional haul steer tire at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The Conti HSR 3 The Conti HSR 3…

Hyundai showcases hydrogen fuel cell concept truck

The company also demonstrates nitrogen-fueled, eco-friendly refrigerated trailer

SAF-Holland optimizes tire inflation pressures on the fly

ATLANTA, Ga. – SAF-Holland has announced an update to its tire management system, which brings dynamic inflation adjustments based on axle load. The SMAR-te Tire Pilot was showcased at the…

10 early takeaways from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show

Hyundai’s HDC-6 Neptune concept vehicle would run on hydrogen-electric power. Will that bring the OEM to North America? ATLANTA, Ga. – The North American Commercial Vehicle Show wraps up its…

Donaldson, Geotab join forces on Filter Minder

ATLANTA, Ga. – Donaldson is bringing the watchful eye of telematics to air filters, with a new wireless monitoring system that integrates with Geotab. Donaldson is field testing the…

New Meritor discs specifically for linehaul

ATLANTA, Ga. – Meritor is moving forward with a system designed for better stops – the new Meritor EX+ LS air disc brakes that are purpose-built for linehaul and trailer…

LT Series gets aero upgrade, more fuel-saving improvements

ATLANTA, Ga. – International Truck has unveiled a series of upgrades to its 2020 on-highway vehicles in the name of fuel-efficiency. The LT and RH models will include…

What’s Next? Navistar planning for electric trucks.

News of the Next eMobility Solutions Group was unveiled at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, where the OEM displayed the prototype of an electric International MV medium-duty truck, known…

International fleet service platform connects with all makes

“International 360 enables all-makes integration,” said Friedrich Baumann, president – aftersales. ATLANTA, Ga. – Navistar is preparing to offer greater insights into vehicle health through International 360, a communications platform…

Allison, Freightliner join forces in transmission launch

The 3414 RHS will come with ratings up to 410 hp and 1,450 lb-ft of torque. ATLANTA, Ga. – Allison Transmission has launched its new Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series…

Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries software enhanced

ATLANTA, Ga. – Mitchell 1 has updated its TruckSeries suite of web-based software for technicians, to increase the efficiency of commercial vehicle service professionals. The software provides access to labor…

Maxion unveils lighter wheel, telematics system

Maxion’s newest wheel incorporates a round hand hole, rather than the D-shaped openings on the company’s other wheels. ATLANTA, Ga. — Maxion Wheels has unveiled what it’s referring to as…

Halo Connect tire system rolls out in November

The Halo Connect enters full production in November. ATLANTA, Ga. — Aperia Technologies is preparing for the full rollout of its Halo Connect tire system this November, giving fleets real-time…

Hino unveils 2021 model year trucks

ATLANTA, Ga – Hino has updated and renamed its product line for the 2021 model year. The Classes 4 and 5 models, previously known as the 155 and 195,…