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You can’t escape technology: Take advantage of it

Regulatory requirements governing fuel economy, emissions and safety have turned today’s work trucks into rolling computers. At the same time, pressure to reduce operating costs has led manufacturers to add even more electronics to...

Daimler focuses on total cost of ownership with latest product introductions

HANOVER, Germany -- Andreas Renschler, member of the Daimler AG board overseeing truck and bus operations, says he remains “cautiously optimistic” about the industry’s prospects, even in light of lingering economic concerns in...

Daimler showcases integrated safety systems

HANOVER, Germany -- Daimler has been developing a suite of integrated safety systems, which will likely be offered in North America within the next few years.

Second Quebec carrier buys LNG tractors

ST-ROMUALD, Que. -- By about the end of this September, St-Romuald, Que.-based Transport YN.-Gonthier will become the second carrier in the province to use liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled transport trucks. It has ordered two Peterbilt 386...

Spec’ing tactics evolving with rising equipment costs: US fleet exec

DALLAS, Texas -- As shippers continue to commoditize trucking, it behooves carriers to do everything they can to squeeze more productivity out of their equipment.

up to the test?

“The best way to sell a Western Star, quite candidly, is to give people the opportunity to drive them,” according to Michael Jackson, general manager of Western Star Trucks and that’s what the company has been doing this year...

Eaton UltraShift Plus now available with Westport’s 15L LNG engine

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has announced its UltraShift Plus automated transmission is now available in trucks spec’d with the Westport HD 15-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine.

Western Star offering factory-installed SPIF option

FORT MILL, S.C. -- Western Star is now offering trucks that comply with Ontario’s Safe Productive Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) requirements, straight from the factory.

Kenworth to offer glider kits for T660, T800 and W900L

DALLAS, Texas -- Kenworth has announced it is now offering glider kits for its T660, T800 and W900L models.

Chevron introduces new fuel-saving synthetic engine oil

DALLAS, Texas -- Chevron has introduced a new Delo 400 LE synthetic 5W-30 engine oil it says can improve fuel mileage by up to 2% in Class 8 long-haul vehicles and 4.5% in medium-duty trucks.

Mack upgrades Granite, Titan

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has made some driver-friendly upgrades to its Granite and Titan models.

SPECIAL REPORT: Navistar’s new path

LISLE, Ill. -- A bold bid to establish a “sustained, product-based differentiation” within the marketplace fell short as Navistar International announced last month it would add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust...

Meritor Wabco introduces ECAS for 6×2 configurations

ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced a new electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) for 6x2 configurations.

New generation of Meritor Wabco’s ESC will adjust to changing vehicle characteristics

ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco’s electronic stability control (ESC) has gotten smarter.

Meritor Wabco offering lane departure warning with drowsy driver alert

ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced availability of lane departure warning system that offers drowsy driver detection capabilities.