Trailer orders surging; dry van strong August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders of commercial trailers rose to 21,990 in February, a gain of over 25 percent from January.
Cat CT660 roars at Conexpo unveiling August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS -- One of the worst kept secrets in the trucking industry was officially shared with the world Sunday in Vegas when Caterpillar unveiled its heavy duty truck -- the CT660.
New Freightliner trucks mine Sterling’s silver August 1, 2014 LAS VEGAS -- Everybody in the Freightliner clan remembers that day back in 2008 when parent company Daimler announced that they were discontinuing the Sterling truck brand.
MACK GRANITE IMPROVEMENTS August 1, 2014 Mack introduces enhancements to its vocational lineup, adds medium-heavy model
SEVERE-DUTY FREIGHTLINERS August 1, 2014 Here's a new family of trucks designed for class 7 and 8 vocational markets
CAT’S NEW CT660 TRUCK August 1, 2014 The CT660 is the first in a line of trucks still to come from Caterpillar
‘@MATS ATDynamics offers ‘Nano’ trailer tail; aimed at Cnd ops August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As diesel fuel costs escalate, North American fleets continue to expand their use of "tails" on trailers to improve aerodynamics and save fuel.
‘@MATS: Kenworth showcases regional hauler; 6×6 T370 August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth announced that the new T660 will come in a regional haul configuration with shorter wheelbases, tighter chassis packaging,
‘@MATS: Pete spins discs on class 8s; lightweight chassis August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt is the first North American truckmaker to standardize air disc brakes on all Class 8 models.
‘@MATS: Meritor showcases Euro-style 6×2 rear axle package August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With a new logo and a new name, commercial vehicle component systems supplier, Meritor, debuted what it calls an "advanced technology display"
‘@MATS: Dana unveils new tandem axles, driveshafts & hub system August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky., -- Dana introduced a new family of heavy-duty 40,000-pound tandem drive axles -- the new Spicer Pro-40 axle - as well as new, light aluminum driveshafts and a "low maintenance" hub system.
‘@MATS: New names, sleeper, and interior for Western Star’s expanded line August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star is rebadging its full line of trucks, following the launch of a new Class 8 vocational truck at the recent 2011 Work Truck Show.
Spring opens with 20% class 8 growth, m-m August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, Ind. -- March Class 8 truck orders for North America saw a 20 percent increase over February and an impressive 155-percent hike over the same period in 2010.
‘@MATS: Volvo, Mack boast 8-12% fuel savings with enhancements August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Volvo and sister company Mack Trucks exuberantly proclaimed that aerodynamic design improvements and new torque optimization on class 8 trucks provide significant gains in fuel economy