Mon March 07, 2016
Horizontal Ejector Provides a New Way to Clear Snow and Ice
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gas equipment, and custom transportation solutions, announced the completion of a new truck body that will revolutionize the way state and municipal government agencies clear snow and ice from roadways, according to the manufacturer....
Mon March 07, 2016
Kenworth Launches 40-Inch Sleeper for T680, T880
The Kenworth 40-in. sleeper for the Kenworth T880 and Kenworth T680 entered production in early March. Regional bulk haulers that prefer to operate a highly fuel-efficient and lighter weight truck with a compact, yet comfortable sleeping environment for optimum driver comfort, will find the Kenworth T680 equipped with the 40-in....
Wed March 09, 2016
Mack ClearTech One Offers Increased Versatility, Frame Rail Space
Customers now have more options and increased space on their chassis frame rail with the launch of Mack Truck's Mack ClearTech One, its single package Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS). With Mack ClearTech One, the diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing system are all combined into one unit....
Mon March 07, 2016
BOSS First Expandable EXT Plows Through Industry Standards
This winter, BOSS Snowplow is restoring order to the expandable plow category with the company's first offering in this category — the BOSS EXT. The EXT quickly adapts to all plowing needs, expanding from 8 to 10 feet and back, all by the touch of a controller....
Mon February 29, 2016
Mack Expands Heavy-Duty AMT Range
Mack Trucks announced two new versions of its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT). Mack's mDRIVE HD 13-speed and mDRIVE HD 14-speed meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications with the power and performance that only a fully integrated powertrain can offer, according to the manufacturer....
Fri February 26, 2016
Davis Appointed Regional Sales Manager of J&J
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gas equipment, and custom transportation solutions, announced the appointment of Tim Davis to the position of regional sales manager....
Fri February 26, 2016
Mack Trucks to Serve as ‘Official Hauler of NASCAR'
Mack Trucks and NASCAR announced a multi-year agreement designating Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR.” Mack made the announcement during NASCAR's DAYTONA 500 media day event. As part of the agreement, Mack provided a fleet of custom-designed Mack Pinnacle sleeper models spec'd to answer the challenges of the grueling NASCAR schedule....
Fri February 26, 2016
Kenworth Sleeper Available for Order
Kenworth's new 40-in. sleeper is now available for order with either the T880 or T680. Kenworth's 40-in. sleeper with the T880 is suitable in vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors that transport flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight are a factor....
Fri February 26, 2016
PACCAR MX-11 Engine Design Maximizes Productivity, Life Span
The PACCAR MX-11 engine for vocational and regional haul customers is now available for order. Offered in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO and W900S, the PACCAR MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb.-ft....
Tue February 23, 2016
International Truck Launches HX Series
International Truck launched the International HX Series, a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. This is the first all-new vehicle introduced by International Truck since 2010....
