Wed March 11, 2020

Mack Trucks Tames Driver Strain on the Job Site with Command Steer for Mack Granite

Mack Trucks is helping reduce the effects of the rigorous demands of the job site by bringing its Mack Command Steer active steering system to Mack Granite axle back models. Mack Command Steer reduces driver fatigue and can help cut muscle strain up to 30 percent by combining an electric motor with the existing hydraulic steering, according to the manufacturer....

Mon March 09, 2020

American Eagle adds Aluminum Lube Systems to LubeMate Product Line

American Eagle has expanded its LubeMate Lube Systems line with six new aluminum lube skids. The new aluminum lube skids include the V90, V120 and V160 mobile and permanent models, which are more than 30 percent lighter than their steel counterparts....

Thu March 05, 2020

Mack Trucks Debuts MD Series at Work Truck Show

Mack Trucks unveiled its Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks during the Work Truck Show March 3 to 6 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. The Mack MD Series includes a Class 6 and Class 7 model, both of which are exempt from the 12 percent Federal Excise Tax (FET)....

Tue March 03, 2020

ECA to Bring Obermann Products to American, Canadian Markets

ECA will bring a new dimension to its Bauer line following the integration of Mühlhäuser-Obermann GmbH into Bauer Mat slurry handling systems in November 2019. Operating under the name Obermann Mat, the company brings all products and employees under the umbrella of The Bauer Group....

Tue March 03, 2020

Ford Marks 35 Years of Commercial Vehicle Leadership With Upgrades

Ford marks 35 years by adding even more customer-driven options to its F-650 and F-750 Medium Duty trucks and E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis. "We are just as passionate about the success of our customers' businesses as they are," said Mark Buzzell, Ford director of fleet, lease and remarketing operations....

Thu February 27, 2020

Volvo Trucks Launches New Generation of Heavy-Duty Trucks With the Driver in Focus

Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. "We are really proud of this big forward-looking investment. Our aim is to be our customers' best business partner by making them even more competitive and help them attract the best drivers in an increasingly tough market," said Roger Alm, president Volvo Trucks....

Thu February 27, 2020

Mack Trucks Eases Driver Strain with Command Steer for Mack Anthem

Mack Trucks is making the job of the highway truck driver easier with the introduction of Mack Command Steer in the Mack Anthem. Mack Command Steer, the latest in driver-assist technology, will be available for order on Mack Anthem models beginning in the second quarter of 2020....

Wed February 26, 2020

Mack Anthem Day Cab Models Receive U.S. EPA SmartWay Certification

Mack Trucks is making the job of the highway truck driver easier with the introduction of Mack Command Steer in the Mack Anthem. Mack Command Steer, the latest in driver-assist technology, will be available for order on Mack Anthem models beginning in the second quarter of 2020....

Thu February 20, 2020

Mack Launches Driver-Activated Over the Air Updates, Improving Uptime for Customers

Mack Trucks announced the launch of driver-activated Mack Over The Air updates, enabling customers to activate their software updates on their own schedule 24/7 while also improving uptime. Mack Over The Air, the OEM's remote programming solution, allows remote software updates and the setting of vehicle parameters through Mack GuardDog Connect, Mack's fully integrated telematics solution....

Wed February 05, 2020

Mack Granite Now Available with Bendix Wingman Fusion with Enhanced Features

The Mack Granite model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a job site. Mack Trucks made the announcement during World of Concrete 2020, Feb....