Products

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Freightliner chief bemoans lack of engine incentives

TORONTO -- Outdated engine technology is effectively being promoted by the U.S. and Canadian governments, says Freightliner LLC president and CEO Chris Patterson.

ProStar recognized for eco-responsibility

WARRENVILE, Ill. -- The International ProStar has officially been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay eligible tractor for its significantly better environmental and fuel consumption performance compared to traditional tractors and trailers, the agency announced.

20-year run for Pete 379 comes to an end

DENTON, Tex. -- The final Model 379 Legacy Class Edition marked the end of an era for truckmaker Peterbilt Motors.

SPECIAL REPORT: EPA issues SCR engine guidance to suppliers

WASHINGTON -- Those engine manufacturers that have declared selective catalyst reduction (SCR) is the way to go in meeting the tough 2010 EPA engine emission requirements have been handed a blueprint to get the technology certified.

Manufacturers, safety cops debate air disc brake enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- A terrific debate arose at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Symposium (CVSA) in Indianapolis not too long ago, between three manufacturers of air disc brakes and several CVSA inspectors on how to inspect these brakes at roadside.

AIR-COOLED APU

Compact, light-weight APU from Kohler offers stand-alone cab heating and cooling.

TK CARGO HEATER

Thermo King unveils AFTERMARKET cargo heater kit, power pack.

EXPANDED SHOCK LINEUP

Tenneco expands Monroe commercial vehicle shock absorber lineup with 71 new part numbers.

TIE-DOWN WINCH

Ancra's EZ Torque tie-down winch eliminates the need for a winch bar.

ALUMINUM FIFTH WHEEL

SAF-Holland announces the "world's lightest fifth wheel".

LIGHTWEIGHT AIR DISC BRAKE

Peterbilt first to add the Bendix Spicer option on new trucks.

CUMMINS DIAGNOSTICS

Next-generation QuickCheck 5100 handheld engine information tool.

SEVERE-SERVICE TIRE

New ultra-durable Bridgestone M860 radials are for refuse and severe-service trucks.

BIG-BORE MAXXFORCE

We now have specs for International's 11- and 13-liter engines.

HUB-REDUCTION AXLES

Meritor products meet flexibility demands of heavy-haul, construction, and logging markets.