TURN, BABY, TURN: CRANKING SYSTEMS August 1, 2014 When it comes to winter trucking, cranky is a good thing.
PROVING GROUNDS: THE BENEFIT’S YOURS August 1, 2014 If you think trucks have changed over the years, you should see how manufacturers design and test them.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Truckers in the dark on brake adjustment August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (June 1, 2005) -- A shockingly low number of truck drivers in North America have a clear understanding of air brakes and brake adjustment, states a continent-wide knowledg
Mitsubishi Fuso to make new truck for Sterling August 1, 2014 TOKYO, (July 7, 2005) -- Sterling Trucks will roll out a new mid-sized truck based on the platform of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck's Canter cabover vehicle.
Owner-ops pay most for maintenance: HDMA study August 1, 2014 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (July 8, 2005) -- As a heavy truck category, U.S. owner-operators pay the highest per mile maintenance costs according to a new study.
Hino Motors opens Michigan HQ August 1, 2014 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (July 19, 2005) -- Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A has opened a new U.S. headquarters and Sales Service Training Center in Farmington Hills, Mich. "In m
Freightliner offers quick delivery August 1, 2014 Freightliner offers model-year 2006 Columbias with 30-day delivery.
Natural gas trucks will be ahead of curve if fuel stays high: Westport August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER, (Aug. 3, 2005) -- An American study shows that heavy-duty natural gas vehicles with 2010 technology will be cost-competitive with their diesel counterparts and markedly
Ontario Size & Weight Reforms Seminar: The Sequel August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 15, 2005) -- The Ontario Trucking Association will host another educational seminar on Ontario's upcoming vehicle weight and dimension reforms.
Business Class? Ready Spec, Go August 1, 2014 PORTLAND -- Freightliner Trucks has launched a new ordering and delivery program for Business Class M2 106 trucks.
Ground Breaker: Kenworth’s T600 Celebrates 20th Birthday August 1, 2014 TORONTO, (Aug. 22, 2005) -- Hoots of derisive laughter, expressions of utter disgust. That's what we heard 20 years ago as the first Kenworth T600 was introduced
ArvinMeritor Adds Quadraulic Disc Brake August 1, 2014 ArvinMeritor has added another disc brake to its product line: the four-piston Quadraulic, designed for medium-duty trucks with 19.5- or 22.5-inch wheel sizes.
Twin-Steer Star August 1, 2014 Western Star now offers a twin-steer factory option for its Constellation 5800 heavy-duty truck.
Tractor ABS with In-Cab Lamp August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO's new E-Version tractor antilock braking system was developed to satisfy U.S. and Canadian federal requirements for an in-cab trailer ABS indicator lamp. Available
Donaldson EON Air Filters August 1, 2014 Donaldson's new EON air filters, to be found on Freightliner and International medium and heavy-duty trucks, are also available in the aftermarket. Their high-performance filte