Trucks

Sterling adds cabover to product line

REDFORD, Mich. -- Sterling Truck announced plans to unveil a new addition to its product lineup at NTEA's Work Truck Show in Atlanta, March 1-3, 2006.

2006 PETERBILT CALENDAR

Twice as many photos as before.

IMPROVED RATCHET-CAP WINCH

Next-generation Ancra SilverCap gets new weather-tight seal.

HOLLAND OFFERS NEW PINTLE HOOKS

Next generation hook offers lighter weight and more durability.

ON-BOARD TRACTOR-TRAILER SCALE

Air-Weigh's 5800 series now includes a model aimed especially at small fleets and owner-operators.

Pete reaches record MD sales; weighs in on upcoming trends

DENTON, Tex. -- Peterbilt will produce a record number of medium duty trucks this year and expects modest growth for the industry -- about 10 percent more new registrations than '04.

Westport, Isuzu sign development agreement for CNG trucks

VANCOUVER -- Canadian manufacturer of alternative power engines, Westport Innovations, has signed a new joint partnership and funding agreement with Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan for the application of Westport's Compressed Natural Gas Direct Injection (CNG-DI) technologies on Isuzu engines and commercial vehicles.

Michelin continues war against look-alikes

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America Inc. said it has filed suits against Dynamic Tire Corp. and its president, Robert Sherkin, in both Canadian federal court and the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

AIRTEK SUSPENSIONS ON INTERNATIONALS

International offers Hendrickson's AIRTEK integrated front air suspension and HTB 400LT lightweight rear air suspension on its 9200i and 9400i trucks.

Suspensions Lead Enhancements of Sterling Acterra Line

Sterling enhances Acterra line with chassis changes.

Kenworth’s 2005 JD Awards tally grows to five

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among truck owners in the Medium Duty Conventional Truck Segment and Medium Duty Dealer Service Segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Medium Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study.

Buyer beware: Flood-damaged vehicles imported to Canada: CCMTA

OTTAWA -- Canadian transportation regulators are warning vehicle shoppers to be wary of cars and trucks from the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast area.

Wabash Canada has new owner, management team

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Wabash Canada, formerly known as Wabash National Trailer Centers, announced the formation of a new company.

ArvinMeritor claims victory in latest patent ruling

TROY, Mich. -- Truck component maker ArvinMeritor and its ZF partner are applauding the latest ruling from the International Trade Commission, which clears the companies of a patent infringement suit brought on by rival Eaton Corp.

Court sides with Volvo in U.S. antitrust case

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favour of Volvo Trucks North America in a dispute with one of its dealers regarding competitive pricing practices.