AIR-POWERED TIE-DOWNS August 1, 2014 The 'Cinch' automates the entire securement process, a flatdeck driver's dream.
HAND-HELD ELECTRICAL ANALYZER August 1, 2014 Remy's Intelli-Check II measures voltage drop and monitors a truck's alternator and 12-volt batteries.
HEIGHT-CONTROL VALVE August 1, 2014 Hadley's newest product is a modular design with the advantage of dump/non-dump versatility.
TIRE AND BATTERY MONITORING August 1, 2014 International says it will soon introduce tire- and battery-monitoring technology on its 8600 model.
Caterpillar records highest profits ever August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill -- heavy-duty enginemaker Caterpillar Inc. has reported a 41 percent increase in profit per share on a 13 percent increase in sales and revenues compared with the second quarter 2005.
Bendix urges feds to get tough on knock-offs August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- A North American OE leading the fight against counterfeit truck parts and components appealed to a Senate subcommittee hearing on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.
Profits 101: Paccar breaks sales records August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Paccar reported the highest revenues and net income in the company's entire 101-year history for the first half of 2006, said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer.
Daimler-Freightliner marriage celebrates silver anniversary August 1, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. -- It's been more than 65 years since the Freightliner nameplate first saw the light of day.
Cummins leaving bigger footprint in light-duty market August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Truck engine maker Cummins said this week that it signed a partnership with a major unnamed car manufacturer to produce light-duty diesel engines for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Series 60 named No 2 on ‘Best Engine Ever’ list August 1, 2014 DETROIT -- Engine maker Detroit Diesel's flagship Series 60 heavy-duty truck engine was recently recognized by Diesel Power Magazine as the No. 2 ranked "Best Diesel Engine Ever" on a list compiled by the publication.
KOHLER’S DIESEL APU August 1, 2014 Kohler Power Systems enters the heavy-duty truck market with new 5-kilowatt diesel APU.
ON plant closure costs ArvinMeritor, but future still looks strong August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- One of North America's leading truck components manufacturers reports a 57 percent drop in third quarter earnings because of a week long labor disruption at a Tilbury, Ont. heavy-duty brake plant last month.
Tremcar breathes new life into tanker maker August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Eighty-eight year-old Toronto tank trailer manufacturer Hutchinson Industries reopened for business this sunny August morning after a two-week shutdown,
LIGHT, COMPACT APU August 1, 2014 The Hitchhiker from Idle-Kleen provides independent heating and air conditioning plus trickle charging and AC outlets.
Freightliner sues supplier Allison; alleges antitrust violations August 1, 2014 PORTLAND -- North America's largest heavy truck maker is taking one of its suppliers to court over what it describes as "predatory and discriminatory" activities.