Products

KENWORTH OFFERS NEW T660

Kenworth's replacement for the T600, the new T660, will be available for delivery with the new 2007 engines late this year/early next.

CARLISLE’S ECONOMY-GRADE FRICTION

Carlisle's EC-20 is its most economically priced brake lining.

CATERPILLAR’S ’07 LINEUP

There are four models in the 2007 Caterpillar on-highway engine line -- the C7, C9, C13 and C15 -- all equipped with ACERT technology and a particulate filter.

FREIGHTLINER’S NO-IDLE CLIMATE CONTROL

The Bergstrom NITE system consists of rechargeable batteries powering a sealed air-conditioning unit and an auxiliary heater.

VOLVO UNVEILS MID-ROOF SLEEPERS

Two new mid-roof sleepers -- the VT 830 and VN 730 -- are identical to the VT 880 and VN 780 tractors except for sleeper height.

Phillips Industries expands Canadian presence

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Electrical and air brake equipment manufacturer Phillips Industries has opened an Eastern Canada Distribution Center in Mississauga, Ont.

Onward & Up: 2006 pre-buy significantly bigger than ’02, says analyst

TORONTO -- There's no longer any question the North American trucking industry is in full-swing, heavy-duty pre-buy mode.

Freightliner Numero Uno kicks off Truck World 2006

Chris Patterson sounds off on OEMs' past sins, capacity, driver shortage, and '07 rules

Feds change licence scheme at VanPort; Owner-ops not impressed

VANCOUVER - The federal government may not be extending a container truck licence regime which mandated set rates and fuel surcharges paid to owner-operators, but it has tabled legislation that institutes a separate licensing rule for carriers working the ports in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver.

Freightliner, FedEx roll out new hybrid electric trucks

GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., FedEx Express, Eaton, Utilimaster and Detroit Diesel have all teamed to develop a "revolutionary" line of hybrid electric-powered walk-in vans.

Detroit Diesel G2 technician program lauded

DETROIT -- Detroit Diesel Corp.'s new G2 technician training and certification program is providing Detroit Diesel engine owners with faster service and improved quality. Just three months after its official launch, the program has been a success across the company's extensive service network, the company claims.

MOBIL DELVAC ELC

Mobil Delvac Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze is designed to provide corrosion protection for all cooling system metals and to help extend coolant drain intervals.

LAMP COMBINES TECHNOLOGIES

Grote's new hybrid lamp combines LED and incandescent technology.

HUB/AXLE FOR WIDE-BASED TIRES

ArvinMeritor's new wide-based tire hubs for drive and trailer axles are said to offer improved fuel economy & better handling.

CARRIER’S HYBRID REEFER

The Vector 1800MT is North America's first trailer refrigeration unit to use hybrid diesel electric technology,