Trucks

K370 cabover gets new brake package, higher GCWR

Kenworth has unveiled a new air brake package with a 23,000-lb. rear axle for its Model K370 cabovers. Combined with the truck’s standard 12,000-lb. front axle, it increases the K370’s…

Peterbilt revives Pride and Class package

Peterbilt is bringing back the Model 389 Pride and Class package that was offered through limited runs in 2014 and 2018. Features include a polished hood crown surrounding a classic…

Bollinger to build Class 3 electric chassis cab

Michigan-based Bollinger Motors has announced plans to produce an all-electric Class 3 chassis-cab truck platform – the B2 Chassis Cab. Features include a 5,000-lb payload and 10 kw on-board…

Fixed grille for Kenworth T880S

Kenworth’s T880S with a set-forward front axle now comes with a fixed grille option. The radiator-mounted grille for the trucks with a 114-inch BBC…

International mixer package sheds weight

International’s HV Series is shedding weight, with a new mixer package that removes more than 1,000 lb. The new HV50B package will haul up to 9.75 cubic yards…

Kenworth unveils twin-steer T880 truck

Kenworth has unveiled a factory-installed twin-steer configuration for Kenworth T880 trucks. Coming as a day cab, the truck with set-back front axles can be used for cranes, mixers and…

Mack unveils SmartWay-certified Anthem daycab

Mack Anthem daycabs can now come with the SmartWay certification through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “EPA in the last year or so introduced daycabs as part of the…

FlowBelow a factory fit for Volvo, added by Alliance

FlowBelow Aero’s Tractor AeroKit aerodynamic system is now a factory option on Volvo trucks – delivering estimated fuel savings of up to 2.23% based on SAE J1321 fuel economy…

Link ROI Cabmate: Top 10 of 2019

Link Mfg.'s ROI Cabmate semi-active suspension draws data from an accelerometer that monitors cab motion, and a position sensor that tracks the cab’s position and velocity relative to the frame.

Volvo Dynamic Steering: Top 10 of 2019

The electric-over-hydraulic steering support of Volvo Dynamic Steering will lessen steering effort by up to 85% at low speeds, but maintain a stiffer feel on the open highway. It all draws on an electric motor on top of the hydraulic steering gear to deliver extra torque as needed, and absorbs steering wheel torque originating at the wheels.

Detroit Assurance 5.0: Top 10 of 2019

The new Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of safety systems can adjust and resume cruise control in stop-and-go traffic, apply full brakes when detecting moving pedestrians, warn drivers about vehicles sitting in their blind spots, and even help a Freightliner Cascadia track down the middle of its lane.

New configurator for Freightliner vocational upfits

A new custom hardware and electronics configurator (CHEC) from Daimler Trucks North America will streamline the vocational truck customization process, according to the company. The tool allows truck equipment manufacturers…

International upgrades LT Series

International Truck has unveiled a series of upgrades to its 2020 on-highway vehicles in the name of fuel-efficiency.

New names, features for Hino’s 2021 trucks

Hino has updated and renamed its product line for the 2021 model year -- the Hino M, L, and XL.

Peterbilt unveils product updates

Peterbilt has unveiled a series of updates for its coming model year of trucks, ranging from the collision mitigation system to over-the-air updates.