NuPort Robotics to use NVIDIA Drive platform preview image Software NuPort Robotics to use NVIDIA Drive platform June 8, 2021 NuPort Robotics, a Canadian business developing autonomous trucks for middle-mile applications, will base its system on the NVIDIA Drive platform, the company has announced. The centralized platform will support sensors…
Mack mDrive HD transmission for high-powered pumpers preview image Engines/Drivetrains Mack mDrive HD transmission for high-powered pumpers June 8, 2021 Mack TerraPro cabover concrete pumpers with 13-liter MP8 engines can now be spec’d with 13- or 14-speed Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmissions. The mDrive HD has been available…
XL Specialized unveils paver trailer preview image Trailers XL Specialized unveils paver trailer June 4, 2021 XL Specialized Trailers has added a low-profile hydraulic detachable (HDG) gooseneck trailer to its lineup, delivering a new option for those hauling paving equipment. The trailer has tapered front…
Detroit Assurance safety features expand preview image Brakes, Other Detroit Assurance safety features expand June 3, 2021 Detroit is expanding on its Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems, adding several new features that are described as industry-first capabilities. Active speed intervention (ASI) will trigger visual and…
Michelin adds pre-mold retreads to trailer lineup preview image Tires/Wheels Michelin adds pre-mold retreads to trailer lineup June 3, 2021 Michelin is rolling out two new pre-mold retreads for trailer applications. The Michelin X Multi T-SA pre-mold retread is designed for the scrub and stresses in spread-axle and tag-axle…
Yokohama regional drive tire ready for winter preview image Tires/Wheels Yokohama regional drive tire ready for winter June 3, 2021 Yokohama Tire’s 715R open-shoulder regional drive tire is ready for winter, securing the widely recognized three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall. All four sizes — 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5…
Stertil-Koni unveils five jacks for heavy-duty applications preview image Other Stertil-Koni unveils five jacks for heavy-duty applications June 2, 2021 Stertil-Koni has introduced five new air-over-hydraulic jacks designed for heavy-duty applications such as trucking, transit, agriculture and construction. Chrome-plated lifting rams promise extended service life, while the jacks also…
UltraLoft comes to Peterbilt Model 567 preview image Trucks UltraLoft comes to Peterbilt Model 567 June 1, 2021 Peterbilt 567 buyers now have the option of UltraLoft sleeper configurations, adding an integral sleeper to the truck featuring pod-mounted headlamps, a Metton hood, and stainless steel grille. The…
Bridgestone R213 Ecopia steer tire boosts fuel efficiency preview image Tires/Wheels Bridgestone R213 Ecopia steer tire boosts fuel efficiency June 1, 2021 Bridgestone has unveiled a longhaul steer tire that offers a higher fuel efficiency than any other tire it has designed for the position and application. The R213 Ecopia tire…
Detroit engines eligible for extended warranties preview image Engines/Drivetrains Detroit engines eligible for extended warranties May 27, 2021 Detroit DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines that have expired warranties are now eligible for the new Detroit OE Advantage extended warranty coverage from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). (Photo:…
Kenworth unveils 52-inch flatroof preview image Trucks Kenworth unveils 52-inch flatroof May 27, 2021 Kenworth has unveiled a 52-inch flat roof sleeper to support applications like cranes, pumps, and car haulers. That can combine with the Kenworth AG400L rear suspension’s new 6.5-inch ride…
Continental hose ready for biofuels preview image Other Continental hose ready for biofuels May 25, 2021 Continental is adding to its line of thermoplastic and rubber hoses with the Velocity petroleum drop hose, which is capable of handling biofuel and more. The hose can be used…
Eaton expands clutch portfolio preview image Other Eaton expands clutch portfolio May 25, 2021 Eaton has expanded its 430-millimeter diaphragm spring clutch portfolio for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, supporting downsized and downspeeding engines. They come in a variety of actuation styles and damper sizes.
Carrier Transicold’s Lynx links multiple reefer systems preview image Software Carrier Transicold’s Lynx links multiple reefer systems May 25, 2021 Carrier Transicold’s new Lynx Fleet platform offers a single interface to monitor multiple refrigeration systems – even those made by different manufacturers. Data from non-Carrier equipment is displayed alongside…
Trucker Path app adds live updates, crowdsourcing preview image Software Trucker Path app adds live updates, crowdsourcing May 25, 2021 The Trucker Path app provides more than a million drivers with information about truck stops, available parking, fuel prices, and more. Now it’s adding a few additional enhancements. Real-time…