Trucks

ALUMINUM FLATDECK

Fontaine introduces a sleek aluminum flat that weighs just 8000 lb in 48-ft trim

Detroit Diesel takes on SCR-DEF ‘myths’

ORLANDO, Fla. -- At a press conference held to introduce its new lineup of 2010 BlueTec engines , Detroit Diesel used the opportunity to counter what it says is misinformation floating around about the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology

Companies align to develop non-urea SCR system

LAKE FOREST, Ill -- Tenneco and GE Transportation have signed a joint agreement to develop a proprietary selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment technology designed to reduce and control diesel engine emissions without the use of urea.

Navistar launches value parts brand

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Truck and engine maker Navistar International has an answer for truck owners struggling with the deepening recession: a lower-priced private label brand for truck parts that wear out quickly.

FUEL ECONOMY GUIDE

Bridgestone has published the 4th guide in its series on tire and truck fuel economy

PETERBILT AERODYNAMICS

Peterbilt offers new aerodynamic package for models 386 and 384 that improves fuel economy up to 12%

ArvinMeritor to close Ontario brake plant

TILBURY, Ont. -- The trickle effect on a shrinking southern Ontario automotive sector has caught up to ArvinMeritor as well.

Shaw Tracking and customers form industry alliance

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Shaw Tracking, a leader in mobile communications for the Canadian transportation industry, is partnering with a network of "Canadian-based ground transportation carriers of varying size and geographic scope."

Daimler cuts ribbon at new Mexican plant

SALTILLO, Mexico -- Daimler Trucks North America opened a new manufacturing plant in Saltillo, Coahuila, in northern Mexico.

Feb heavy truck orders lowest in six years

NASHVILLE -- North American class 8 total net orders for all major OEMs fell to 6,167 units in February, the lowest order rate in over six years, according to preliminary figures from transportation forecasting and analysis firm FTR Associates.

Meritor joint venture to close Ontario facility

MILTON, Ont., -- Meritor Suspension Systems Company -- a joint venture between ArvinMeritor and Mitsubishi Steel Manufacturing -- will close its coil spring operations plant in Milton.

Hybrid truck market faces challenges, but growing

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. -- Despite growing interest in hybrid vehicles, manufacturers have been slow to integrate hybrid technologies into commercial trucks and buses, a study has found.

BREAKING NEWS: RigMaster recharged

TORONTO -- It isn't the end of RigMaster Power products after all. Just a little over a month after the Mississauga, Ont.-based APU maker closed up shop, two of its major Canadian suppliers have come to the rescue.

CONSOLE WORKSTATION

Kenworth adds workstation option to heavy-duty daycabs

Chrysler threatens pull out from Canada

OTTAWA -- Firing a stern warning shot across the bows of federal politicians and the CAW, Chrysler President Tom LaSorda said the carmaker will have no choice but to cease Canadian operations if it doesn't get government aid and concessions from its employees' union.