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Freightliner adds fuel tank options to M2 106 Emergency Truck model

Freightliner Trucks today announced that a between-the-rails fuel tank is available as an option for its Freightliner M2 106 vehicles. Ideal for ambulance configurations, the new option places a 40 gallon steel fuel tank between the rails at the end of the frame. This allows emergency trucks to have more packaging options such as increased […]

April 15, 2014

International details Truck World lineup

Navistar Canada is featuring its International LoneStar on-highway tractor with Cummins ISX15 engine this week at the Truck World Show in Toronto. Made available for order in late 2013, the classic-looking LoneStar truck is cousin to the International ProStar with Cummins ISX15, which was named the American Truck Dealers (ATD) 2014 Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year. “Canadian […]

April 10, 2014

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Kwik Trip stores to add Transflo Express scanning

Pegasus TransTech, a provider of document scanning applications to the transportation industry, announced that Kwik Trip has signed an agreement to provide Transflo Express truck stop scanning at 11 additional store locations in the Midwest.

April 1, 2014

Xerox updates TripPak Mobile; new version ensures quality images

At the Truckload Carriers Association Annual Conference in Dallas, Xerox showcased the latest version of TripPak Mobile. The latest 7.0 version has several new features aimed at helping drivers and fleets reduce the number of steps and ensure quality for document capture and submission.

March 26, 2014

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Photo Gallery: 2014 Mack Titan

Overdrive/CCJ Editor Jack Roberts recently test-drove a 2014 Mack Titan — the company’s heavy-haul/severe-duty Big Dog. Click through to see photos of this impressive tractor.

March 24, 2014

Mack to spotlight fuel efficiency and uptime at MATS

Mack Trucks products on display at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show put a spotlight on Mack’s dedication to maximizing fuel efficiency and uptime for customers. Visitors to the Mack display in booth no. 30245 will see Mack’s lineup of models, as well as experience the new Mack brand, launched at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014. Included in the […]

March 18, 2014

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Volvo finalizes MATS model lineup

Volvo Trucks says it will showcase its full range of North American Class 8 models at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show, March 27 to 29 in Louisville, Ky. Volvo’s indoor booth, no. 32125 in the North Hall of the Kentucky Exposition Center, includes 12 vehicles spanning regional haul, long haul, heavy haul and vocational segments […]

March 17, 2014

uShip, eBay ink agreement on larger-than-parcel items

uShip-powered delivery options will be incorporated across eBay categories regularly containing LTP goods, weighing more than 150 lbs and needing buyer-arranged shipping. It’s initially available in eBay Motors’ U.S.-sold vehicles, motorcycles, powersports and boats, but more categories will be added this coming Spring.

March 11, 2014

Bendix offers reman parts primer

With decades of experience in remanufacturing commercial vehicle parts such as compressors, air dryers, valves, and brake shoes, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recognizes the value that remanufactured parts can bring to fleets and trucks. As part of its Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix experts offer advice on choosing, inspecting, and installing remanufactured parts. Reman […]

March 7, 2014

Road Choice enters heavy-duty parts market

Road Choice Truck Parts is the newest brand to enter the heavy-duty truck industry’s private label all-makes market. Offering a growing line of high-demand parts, including air conditioning, air springs, air/electrical coils and accessories, brake chambers, exhaust products, lighting, shock absorbers and universal joints, Road Choice says its all-makes parts are value-priced to compete with […]

March 6, 2014

Meritor introduces new steer axle knuckle

Meritor has introduced a universal knuckle for use with its non-drive front steer axles, giving global customers a new solution to outfit drum or air disc brakes. “We are seeing a significant increase in acceptance of air disc brakes in North America, and the redesign of our existing front steer axle with the universal knuckle […]

March 6, 2014

Navistar details vocational enhancements

Navistar announced it continues to invest in its severe service and medium-duty product lines by expanding vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices on International brand vocational truck models. In addition, the company will add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines starting this summer. The company’s medium-duty SCR transition began in […]

March 6, 2014

Mack says Granite best selling straight truck in U.S.

According to Mack, the Mack Granite model was once again the No. 1 selling heavy-duty conventional straight truck in the U.S.* A mainstay on jobsites in an array of dump and mixer truck configurations, the built in the U.S.A. Granite model is also widely spec’d for snowplow as well as roll-off and rear-loader refuse applications, […]

March 5, 2014

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XTRA Lease pushes the envelope on trailer technology

XTRA Lease has ordered approximately 5,000 new trailers for 2014, most of which will be built with corrosion-fighting galvanized steel components. The company is adding a mix of dry vans, liftgated vans and reefers equipped with new fuel-saving Thermo King Precedent reefer units. For the first time, XTRA Lease will offer dry vans built with […]

March 5, 2014

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Kenworth adds Bendix air disc brakes as T370 option

Kenworth Truck Company announced that factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium duty conventional trucks. “Fleets and truck operators purchasing new Kenworth T370s can now benefit from the automotive-like feel, lightweight design, ease of maintenance and superior performance offered by Bendix front and rear air […]

March 4, 2014

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Mack moves to give body builders more options

Mack Trucks says it is making business easier for body builders by making its Body Builder Manuals available as free downloads from www.MackTrucks.com. The documents, found under the “Parts and Services” tab of the website, offers general chassis information for Mack® models, including the Mack Pinnacle, Mack Granite and Mack TerraPro models, built from 2010 […]

March 4, 2014

Meritor expands suspension warranty for curbing damage

Meritor has increased the warranty coverage for RideSentry MPA38 and MPA40 suspensions to now include damage to the slider box caused by sudden, accidental impact with a curb or similar fixed object. “Meritor is the only company that offers curbing warranty coverage on trailer suspensions,” said Martha Remski, director, Trailer Product for Meritor. “The RideSentry […]

March 4, 2014

Navistar announces vocational-specific Diamond Logic packages

Navistar today announced new Diamond Logic feature bundles specific to the vocational truck market. Feature bundles are categorized by usage and body integration such as dry van, dump and utility as well as outline features relevant to operations of the particular application. The company has been a pioneer in custom programmable chassis electronics and multiplexing […]

March 4, 2014

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