Thu October 25, 2018
Mack Trucks Spotlights Mack Anthem Models at American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition
Two Mack Anthem models will be on display in Mack Trucks booth No. 4073 at the American Trucking Association's Management Conference & Exhibition 2018, Oct. 28 to 31 in Austin, Texas. The Mack Anthem model combines a bold yet still highly aerodynamic design and an all-new driver-inspired interior with Mack's legendary integrated powertrain to give customers a reliable and cost-effective truck they can count on to get the job done....
Wed October 24, 2018
Mack LR Model Improves Driver Comfort, Visibility
Mack Trucks' leading refuse vehicle, the Mack LR model, now offers improved safety and driver productivity features for its customers. Mack made the announcement at Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo, Oct....
Tue October 23, 2018
Mack Trucks Showcases Pink Mack Anthem Model for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout the month of October, Mack Trucks is demonstrating its support for breast cancer awareness by showcasing a pink Mack Anthem model at its Greensboro, N.C., headquarters, on its website, www.macktrucks.com, and at dealer, customer and community events....
Thu October 11, 2018
AED Requests Service Truck Exemption, Other HOS Reforms
On October 10, AED submitted comments in response to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input about reforms to the federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations....
Tue October 09, 2018
Self-Driving Truck Company Announces Second Expansion
TuSimple, a global self-driving truck solutions company, announced plans for further expansion in Tucson, Ariz. The company has been testing its Level 4 Class 8 autonomous trucks in the state of Arizona for more than a year and recently began generating revenue hauling freight for commercial carriers in the state....
Thu October 04, 2018
Zac Brown's ZB Customs Creates One-of-a-Kind Mack Anthem
Mack Trucks recently released “Roadie Ready,” the seventh episode of its RoadLife series on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. “Roadie Ready” follows multiplatinum Grammy Award winning artist Zac Brown and his team at ZB Customs, an in-house custom design company at Southern Ground, as they fully customize a Mack Anthem model to transport the merchandise for Zac Brown Band's 26-city “Down the Rabbit Hole Live” tour....
Mon September 24, 2018
Kenworth T880S Mixer with McNeilus Bridgemaster Package Provides Donation to RMC Research, Education Foundation
A Kenworth T880S bridge formula mixer chassis, recently sold during online bidding, will provide a major contribution to the RMC Research & Education Foundation, due to Kenworth, McNeilus, NorCal Kenworth and other participating Kenworth supplier partners....
Wed September 12, 2018
Ford Recalls F-150 Pickups: What You Need to Know
Ford recently recalled around 2 million F-150 pickup trucks across North America due to a seat belt issue, where the belts spark and ignite fires. The recall covers vehicles between 2015 and 2018, and follows an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that began in August 2018 about fires in the trucks, the Chicago Tribune reported....
Wed September 12, 2018
Thunder Creek Expands Multi-Tank Diesel Hauling Platform
Thunder Creek Equipment has expanded its multi-tank platform of diesel fuel hauling solutions to include a new medium-duty truck body — the multi-tank Upfit — that can haul bulk diesel on the road without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 [CFR49] — local regulations may apply)....
Thu September 06, 2018
Truckers' Sacrifices, Hard Work Featured in Latest Mack RoadLife Episode
Mack Trucks released the sixth episode of its RoadLife series, “Long Way From Home,” on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video. The episode focuses on two Canadian long-haul truckers as they share the personal sacrifices they make to ensure goods are delivered on time....