Cat releases video to help drivers improve efficiency of ACERT engines March 4, 2005 PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar has released a video aimed at helping drivers get the best fuel economy and performance...
International launches mobile power system March 3, 2005 INDIANAPOLIS, Min. - International has introduced a patented 3000-watt AC power system that is optional for medium-...
Eaton introduces MD-300-V Vehicle Vibration Analyzer March 2, 2005 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton has introduced the latest version of its Eaton MD Mobile Diagnostics product line: The MD...
Mack names new powertrain specialists March 1, 2005 LEHIGH VALLEY, Penn. -- Mack Trucks has announced the appointments of three new powertrain sales managers who will...
Kenworth T800, W900S models ready for construction market (March 01, 2005) preview image Kenworth T800, W900S models ready for construction market (March 01, 2005) March 1, 2005 LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Kenworth truck executives voiced optimism about the company's business prospects for 2005 at the recent World of Concrete convention in Las Vegas, Nev....
A warm solution for large cabs preview image A warm solution for large cabs March 1, 2005 WINNIPEG, Man. - Detroit Diesel's Heat Exchanger provides fleets with an alternative to other forms of in-cab heaters and the company claims it also boasts several advantages over traditional heating...
It’s all in the box March 1, 2005 CALGARY, Alta. - If you're a dump truck operator, you put a lot of thought into making the right spec'ing decisions when purchasing a new truck, but what about the box? After all, it takes a pounding...
Volvo exec discusses industry challenges March 1, 2005 GOTHENBURG, Sweden - As president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. , Peter Karlsten must wrestle with the new manufacturing strategies necessitated by customer demands for increasingly soph...
Volvo unveils new owner/operator truck preview image Volvo unveils new owner/operator truck March 1, 2005 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Volvo Trucks North America has burst onto the premium owner/operator market with a new truck designed to combine beauty with brawn and some good old-fashioned common sense....
Cruising the Arizona hills in the Volvo VT 880 preview image Cruising the Arizona hills in the Volvo VT 880 March 1, 2005 PHOENIX, Ariz. - North American truck journalists recently had the chance to test drive the new Volvo VT 880 owner/operator truck and the industry's most powerful new engine. A VT 880 equipped with a...
U.S. trailer manufacturer uses Chinese know-how preview image U.S. trailer manufacturer uses Chinese know-how March 1, 2005 MONON, Ind. - The new VIP MaxCube dry van trailer rolled off the conveyor line to the melodic sound of Chinese tones and chimes echoing through every nook and cranny in the Vanguard National Trailer C...
Western Star, Sterling relocate head offices February 25, 2005 REDFORD, Mich. -- Western Star and Sterling have relocated their headquarters here, including all sales, marketing,...
Thirteen Pole Plug and Socket released by Cole Hersee February 23, 2005 BOSTON, Mass. -- Cole Hersee Company introduces its Thirteen Pole Plug and Socket.
Hercules Tire Canada to distribute Power on the Go generators February 23, 2005 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Hercules Tire Canada announced it has teamed up with a company called Power on the Go Canada I...
Haldex signs brake air compressor deal with major engine manufacturer February 22, 2005 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Haldex's Air Management Division has announced it has inked a deal with a major global diesel...