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Bergstrom NITE no-idle system compatible with solar power

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Bergstrom has entered into a partnership with eNow, which will enable it to use solar power to run its NITE no-idle systems.

SAF-Holland adds automatic axle lift system to CBX40 suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has introduced a new Auto-PosiLift axle lift system as an option on its SAF CBX40 tandem axle slider suspension.

Navistar now shipping 4×4 Terrastar

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced it is now shipping International TerraStar 4x4s.

Peterbilt redesigns refuse truck interior

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Peterbilt’s Model 320 refuse truck has a new interior, introduced this week at the Waste Expo trade show.

Cummins offering diesel, natural gas engines for refuse truck market

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Cummins today announced availability of a full line of diesel and natural gas engines for the refuse truck industry.

ROAD TEST: LED headlights ready for prime time

My trucking job mostly involves night driving between Toronto and Montreal, in all weather conditions. So I’m keenly aware of the importance of a good headlight system. And commercial drivers obsess about lights all the time – just...

Mack debuts mRide suspension on TerraPro refuse truck

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Mack Trucks has announced the availability of its new mRide spring suspension in its TerraPro refuse truck.

Bridgestone adds two new tires for urban use

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced two new tires for heavy-duty urban use.

Combating corrosion

KING CITY, Ont. -- No one in the trucking industry is fond of road salt or chemical de-icers applied to our highways in the winter, but most will accept they’re a necessary evil.

LEADERS: Scott Perry, Ryder’s chief truck buyer, on what the GHG regs mean to you

Recently James Menzies, executive editor of Truck News and Truck West and equipment editor of Motortruck Fleet Executive, launched a new Maintenance Matters e-zine. It features articles, interviews and guest columns on topics important to fleet...

Detroit’s DT12 automated transmission now in full production

GAGGENAU, Germany -- The first production model Detroit DT12 automated manual transmissions are now rolling off an assembly line at Daimler’s Gagennau, Germany powertrain plant.

Petro-Canada preparing to roll out new natural gas engine oil

TORONTO, Ont. -- Petro-Canada is developing a new oil formulated for natural gas engines, which will be available beginning in June.

Goodyear enhances tires for improved fuel efficiency

AKRON, Ohio-- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has enhanced three tire lines with the aim of helping commercial trucks travel further on a tank of fuel. 

New category will ensure performance of low-viscosity engine oils

MONTREAL, Que. -- Work continues on a new heavy-duty engine oil category that will provide improved performance with the newest generation engines, beginning in 2016.

Introducing Maintenance Matters e-zine

TORONTO, Ont. - The publishers of Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck Fleet Executive have launched a new e-zine for maintenance managers, technicians and owner/operators who are responsible for their own maintenance.