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Record audience gathers to talk ‘green’ trucks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The general sentiment at this year’s Green Truck Summit, attended by more than 750 suppliers, regulators and environmentally-conscious fleet managers, was that alternative fuel vehicles have moved beyond the...

Active Braking added to Volvo Enhanced Cruise

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo has added a new Active Braking feature to its Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC), which provides automatic braking when a collision is imminent even when the vehicle is not in cruise control.

Hino introduces new COE crew cab Model 195

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hino Motors Canada has come out with an all-new cabover engine crew cab configuration for its 2013 model 195.

Capacity to offer three eco-friendly engines by end of next year

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Capacity of Texas has announced it is expanding its terminal truck lineup to include three eco-friendly options by the end of next year.

Allison launches new distributor certification program

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has launched a new national service certification program in the US and Canada, to ensure customers receive quality maintenance and repairs.

Volvo takes new approach to aftermarket support

TAMPA, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks has announced a new approach to aftermarket support for its products, including two years of free access to its MVASIST platform.

Dana expands Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft line

TAMPA, Fla. – Dana has announced it is expanding its lightweight Spicer Diamond Series driveshaft, making it applicable to about 60% of North American trucking applications.

Arrow Truck Sales offers greater protection on late model used trucks

TORONTO, Ont. -- Arrow Truck Sales is now offering a 90-day/40,230-km warranty on 2005 or newer Class 8 and medium-duty trucks.

ATDynamics introduces RollTail for roll door trailers

TAMPA, Fla. -- ATDynamics has introduced a trailer tail for roll door trailers, which the company says will save 4-5% in fuel at 60-65 mph. The new RollTail’s fuel savings were validated through SAE Type II testing, Andrew Smith, CEO and...

Great Dane revamps trailer line

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Great Dane has revamped its complete product line, introducing the Champion dry van, Everest refrigerated trailers and Freedom flatbed.

Shell sees long-term future for LNG and hopes Alberta project will prove the case

PARK CITY, Utah - Shell sees a long-term future in natural gas as a viable option for transportation and an Alberta project is figuring prominently in the company's plans to show fleets the potential for this alternative to diesel fuel.

Navistar partnership with Clean Energy takes sting out of cost of NG-powered trucks

LISLE, Ill. -- Two of the biggest barriers to transitioning the long-haul trucking industry to inexpensive natural gas - the cost of the equipment and availability of the fuel - have been addressed through a new partnership between truck maker...

Faulty valve puts brakes on new truck deliveries

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar International revealed during its analyst day that it has halted deliveries of all new trucks due to a faulty valve in Bendix braking systems.

Meritor producing aftermarket brakes that comply with reduced stopping distance requirement

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Meritor has announced availability of new reduced stopping distance (RSD) friction materials through its parts distribution centers in Florence, Ky. and Brampton, Ont.

Meritor introduces new version of PlatinumShield brake shoe coating

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Meritor has introduced a second-generation version of its aftermarket PlatinumShield brake shoe coating that prevents rust-jacking.