International 4400 Series ready to roll August 1, 2014 Designed for urban and regional delivery businesses that need a sturdy, efficient on-highway tractor that handles well while bobtailing, International Truck and Engine launched its
Hino unveils conventional for 2005 August 1, 2014 Hino Motor Sales Canada next year will replace its venerable line of cabover straight trucks with a conventional-style vehicle it says matches COEs in manoeuvrability and sightline
New Sterling chassis yields new options August 1, 2014 When a truck manufacturer announces a major product change, most of the time you can see it: a new headlight style, a splash of chrome, a roomier cab. But the latest A- and L-Line
Blue Diamond to build International LCF August 1, 2014 Blue Diamond Truck, the joint venture between International Truck and Engine and Ford Motor, resurrected plans to build an LCF commercial truck in 2005.
Western Star rolls out 68-inch Stratosphere August 1, 2014 Not everyone can use an 82-inch sleeper. Sure, who wouldn't want the extra room, but depending on the overall length laws where you run, having to choose between more room in the s
Ridewell introduces new axle assemblies August 1, 2014 Ridewell Corp. has announced new axle assemblies for use with the RUL-245 Bantamweight Auxiliary Lift Axle Suspension Series for vocational truck and trailer applications. The rati
Smooth-sided tailgate for East dumps August 1, 2014 East Manufacturing's Genesis smooth-sided dump trailers now have a smooth-walled tailgate, said to be much lighter than a traditional sheet-and-post design without sacrificing stre
Peterbilt offers Eaton VORAD CWS August 1, 2014 Peterbilt will offer Eaton VORAD's EVT-300 collision warning system on its model 379, 387, 378, and 357 vehicles. The EVT-300 system equips a vehicle with sensors at its front and
KW offers day cab conversion kit August 1, 2014 Kenworth released a conversion kit dealers can use to turn AeroCab sleepers on T600, T800, and W900 tractors into day cabs.
Dunnage boxes: A place for your stuff August 1, 2014 Factory-installed rear dunnage boxes are now options on any flatbed trailer from Transcraft with an aluminum or steel rear plate. They'll help you avoid paint damage caused by stor
KW’s T300 for ’05 August 1, 2014 Kenworth will mark the 10th anniversary of its T300 medium-duty truck in 2005 with updates including a heavier front-axle option (14,600 pounds) to go along with an available 30,00
Pete, London mix it up August 1, 2014 If a rear-discharge mixer body can have cachet, it'd be one from London Machinery. The London, Ont., company is one of the largest, most respected mixer body manufacturers around, a
Medium-Duty Hydraulic ABS/Disc Brake Package August 1, 2014 Arvin Meritor and Meritor WABCOVehicle Control Systems have announced their new "Premium Hydraulic Braking System" for medium-duty truck and bus applications. It mates Meritor WABC
Star light: Western Star’s lightweight 4900 SA August 1, 2014 Western Star Trucks unveiled a weight-optimized 4900 SA tractor for low-tare operations like bulk and regional haulers, creating a 15,300-pound vehicle using current production com
Mack Debuts Advantage Chassis August 1, 2014 Mack Trucks has unveiled its new Advantage chassis for its Vision and CH highway models with no upcharge. You can choose from four rail options - 6, 7, 8, and 9.5 mm - all with inc