T2000 DASH UPDATED August 1, 2014 Kenworth's T2000 adds Driver Information Center, GPS, and multiplexed instruments
LIGHTWEIGHT LIFT AXLE August 1, 2014 Hendrickson trims another 90 lb from its Paralift lift-axle system
IMPACT WRENCH, SOCKETS August 1, 2014 New from Snap-on, 3/8-in. impact wrench and Flank Drive impact swivel sockets
Navistar, Ford end bitter conflict August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Ford and Navistar International announced they have reached an agreement to pull the plug on their ongoing engine business relationship and settle all existing litigation between the companies.
BATTERY-RUN HVAC August 1, 2014 Bergstrom introduces NITE Plus, the next generation of its battery-driven no-idling system
CAW wants Navistar to build Canuck trucks at home August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The CAW is furious that the Canadian government has signed a $254 million deal with Navistar to make military trucks in Texas while the truckmaker has laid off all but 200 workers at its heavy truck assembly plant in Chatham, Ont.
Trailmobile seeks protection during restructuring August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- The Canadian division of trailermaker Trailmobile has filed an NOI (Notice of Intention), similar to a Chapter 11 Restructuring plan in the U.S., todaystrucking.com has learned.
Study vindicates retreads in road debris debate: TRIB August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- A U.S. government study has concluded that there is no significant link between retreads and accident-causing debris on the road.
Pete and Kenworth bail from signature truck show August 1, 2014 BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Paccar's truck divisions, Kenworth and Peterbilt, have pulled out of the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky., which is widely considered the largest truck show in North America.
CAW-Daimler reach deal over St. Thomas plant closure August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- Daimler Trucks will pad the landing for workers who will lose their jobs after the truckmaker eliminates the Sterling brand and closes its St. Thomas, Ont. assembly plant on March. 27.
Bridgestone cuts truck tire production August 1, 2014 LAVERGNE, Tenn. -- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced it will cease passenger and light truck manufacturing at its LaVergne, Tenn., tire plant, and cut the number of commercial truck and bus tires it is producing.
Recent truck orders foretell soft start to ’09 August 1, 2014 CHICAGO -- Heavy-duty truck sales in 2008 fell for the second straight year, to their lowest level since 1992, while Class 8 orders for December were lower than expected.
SPECIAL REPORT: Dealers ponder next move after RigMaster shuts down August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- One of Canada's largest APU manufacturers has been permanently idled, leaving some dealers wondering where to turn for product support.
HVAC PRE-CLEANER August 1, 2014 Red Dot releases powered pre-cleaner/filter/pressurizer for extreme environments