Kenworth brings digital display to T880 and W990 preview image Other Kenworth brings digital display to T880 and W990 March 10, 2021 Kenworth will make its new 15-inch digital display standard equipment on Kenworth T880 and W990 trucks, building on a release that originally limited it to the T680 Next Generation.
Cummins integrates natural gas engine and transmission preview image Engines/Drivetrains Cummins integrates natural gas engine and transmission March 9, 2021 Cummins and Cummins Westport are joining forces on a new fully integrated natural gas powertrain to support heavy-duty applications. The Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine combines with the Endurant…
Vanguard makes Cooper tires standard preview image Tires/Wheels Vanguard makes Cooper tires standard March 8, 2021 Vanguard National Trailer is now including Cooper Pro Series LHT trailer tires as standard equipment on its dry and refrigerated van trailers. The manufacturer has production facilities in Sarnia,…
XL Fleet plugs in Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups preview image Engines/Drivetrains XL Fleet plugs in Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups March 8, 2021 Owners of GM Silverado 2500/3500 HD pickups and 3500/4500 chassis now have the option to electrify their vehicles through a system offered by XL Fleet. The XLP plug-in hybrid…
Michelin drive tire up for mixed environments preview image Tires/Wheels Michelin drive tire up for mixed environments March 8, 2021 Michelin’s X Works D drive tire for on/off-road environments is coming to support those who face the mixed conditions associated with construction, energy, concrete, and logging work. Four steel…
Other Buyers introduces three-inch receiver accessories March 8, 2021 Buyers Products has unveiled a series of accessories for three-inch hitch receivers to its lineup of towing products. The products include a reducer sleeve set, three sizes of forged ball…
Buyers SnowDogg plow designed for Class 4-6 preview image Other Buyers SnowDogg plow designed for Class 4-6 March 8, 2021 Buyers Products has released a 10-1/2-foot V-plow for Class 4-6 trucks The SnowDogg VXXII plow has wings that climb from 35 inches in the center to 45 inches on…
Mack reduces suspension weight, launches steer assist for Granite preview image Trucks Mack reduces suspension weight, launches steer assist for Granite March 8, 2021 Mack Trucks has trimmed up to 146 lb. from its mRide spring leaf over rubber block suspension when paired to Mack axles. The weight savings result from Mack casting suspension…
Ford expands telematics offerings to all makes preview image Software Ford expands telematics offerings to all makes March 8, 2021 Ford Telematics offerings are expanding beyond the OEM’s familiar blue oval to include all vehicle makes and models, regardless of nameplate. The expanded access comes through a plug-in device…
True Fuel now on Geotab Marketplace preview image Software True Fuel now on Geotab Marketplace March 8, 2021 Vnomics’ True Fuel real-time driver coaching tool is now available on the Geotab Marketplace all the time. True Fuel coaches drivers on fuel-efficient driving practices while also measuring and…
Fontaine paving trailer hits the road preview image Trailers Fontaine paving trailer hits the road March 5, 2021 The Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR trailer offers road builders a low front approach angle for hugging pavers and a removeable center bogie section to accommodate excavators. There’s a nine-degree front…
Volvo introduces unlimited parameter updates preview image Software Volvo introduces unlimited parameter updates March 5, 2021 Volvo is now offering unlimited parameter updates through Volvo Trucks’ remote programming services. Such updates can help boost uptime, efficiency, and productivity, the company says. (Illustration: Volvo) Individual and…
Mack offers unlimited over-the-air updates preview image Software Mack offers unlimited over-the-air updates March 5, 2021 Mack is now offering unlimited parameter updates through its Over the Air remote programming. Available parameter updates include maximum road speed, multiple idle shutdown parameter and kits, and controls…
Michelin launches X One Multi T regional trailer tire preview image Tires/Wheels Michelin launches X One Multi T regional trailer tire March 5, 2021 Michelin’s X One Multi T trailer tire has been launched to support weight-sensitive regional fleets like flatbed and tanker operations. The wide-base single tire is available for spread and…
Phillips Connect adds efficient tire sensor preview image Tires/Wheels Phillips Connect adds efficient tire sensor March 4, 2021 Phillips Connect will be the exclusive supplier of STE North America’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor. Based on what’s referred to as Micro.sp technology, the design is reportedly…