Kenworth T680 gets predictive cruise preview image Kenworth T680 gets predictive cruise June 28, 2018 Kenworth’s predictive cruise control system will become a standard offering on T680 trucks as of July 1. The system combines GPS data and cruise control to improve fuel…
Peterbilt 579 combined with Fusion June 28, 2018 Bendix Wingman Fusion is now a standard offering on Peterbilt’s 579. Combining camera, radar and braking system, Fusion effectively acts like a driver’s second set of eyes. When necessary…
Women in Trucking ideas emerge in Peterbilts preview image Women in Trucking ideas emerge in Peterbilts June 28, 2018 Peterbilt has introduced a new alert switch and pass-through seat for the Model 567 and 579 trucks, each designed after feedback from groups like the Women in Trucking Association.
Paccar MX-11 gets Paccar transmission preview image Paccar MX-11 gets Paccar transmission June 28, 2018 Paccar MX-11 engines are now available with the company’s proprietary 12-speed automated transmission. Features of the transmission include 1.2-million-km oil drain intervals and a high power-to-weight ratio, Peterbilt says. The…
MX-11 now available with Paccar 12-speed automated transmission preview image MX-11 now available with Paccar 12-speed automated transmission June 28, 2018 Paccar MX-11 engines are now available with the company’s proprietary 12-speed automated transmission. Features of the transmission include 1.2-million-km oil drain intervals and a high power-to-weight ratio, Peterbilt says.
Pass-through seat, alert switch for Model 567 and 579 preview image Pass-through seat, alert switch for Model 567 and 579 June 28, 2018 Peterbilt has introduced a new alert switch and pass-through seat for the Model 567 and 579 trucks, each designed after feedback from groups like the Women in Trucking Association.
Wingman Fusion standard on Peterbilt 579 June 28, 2018 Bendix Wingman Fusion is now a standard offering on Peterbilt’s 579. Combining camera, radar and braking system, Fusion effectively acts like a driver’s second set of eyes. When necessary it…
Predictive cruise for the T680 preview image Predictive cruise for the T680 June 28, 2018 Kenworth’s predictive cruise control system will become a standard offering on T680 trucks as of July 1. The system combines GPS data and cruise control to improve fuel economy.
T680 trucks go all disc preview image T680 trucks go all disc June 28, 2018 Bendix ADB22X rear air disc brakes are now standard on Kenworth T680 on-highway tractors, adding to their existing standard position on front axles. Brake features include a two-pin…
BYD trucks cleared for Canada preview image BYD trucks cleared for Canada June 27, 2018 Canadians now have access to battery-electric trucks from Build Your Dreams (BYD) Canada, with Transport Canada confirming they comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety…
Bendix discs standard on HV, HX preview image Bendix discs standard on HV, HX June 27, 2018 Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are now standard equipment on International’s HV and HX Series trucks, used for severe-service applications. The lineups include the HV507, HV607, HV513, and HV613,…
Optronics expands light bar line preview image Optronics expands light bar line June 27, 2018 Optronics International has introduced five new LED light bars, adding to three versions already in the product lineup. The new lamps include a pair of three-inch cubes, a…
Air-Defense Swinger gladhand incorporates filter preview image Air-Defense Swinger gladhand incorporates filter June 27, 2018 Phillips Industries has combined its Air-Defense System and a swinger gladhand, creating a new generation of in-line air brake system filtration products known as the Air-Defense Swinger System. A…
Samsung unveils rugged tablet preview image Samsung unveils rugged tablet June 27, 2018 Samsung’s rugged Galaxy Tab Active2 tablet is designed to offer computing power in hot or cold temperatures and wet environments. The unit is certified to MIL-STD-810, the military standard…
Tablet built for rugged environments preview image Tablet built for rugged environments June 27, 2018 Samsung’s rugged Galaxy Tab Active2 tablet is designed to offer computing power in hot or cold temperatures and wet environments. The unit is certified to MIL-STD-810, the military standard…