Thu March 15, 2018
Uber Tests Self-Driving Trucks for Deliveries Across Arizona
At the end of 2017, Uber began to use Volvo's self-driving trucks for deliveries in Arizona. Following testing in 2017, Uber, who owns the fleet of the autonomous trucks, began contracting with various trucking companies to use the vehicles to make deliveries throughout the state, USA Today reported....
Thu March 15, 2018
Knapheide Unveils All New Aluminum Service Body, Platform Body
The Knapheide Manufacturing Company revealed an all new aluminum service body and aluminum platform body. The addition of these bodies reinforces Knapheide's commitment to producing the best portfolio of aluminum truck bodies....
Thu March 15, 2018
CM Truck Beds Introduces Key Additions to Product Lineup During NTEA Show
CM Truck Beds introduced a powerful new product, the HD Dump Body, and also announced upgraded hitch ratings at this year's NTEA Work Truck Show. These notable additions allow CM to offer a more well-rounded product lineup and give distributors more options to serve their customers, according to the company....
Wed March 14, 2018
OnGuardACTIVE Available on Peterbilt Medium Duty Lineup
Peterbilt Motors Company announced the availability of WABCO's OnGuardACTIVE safety system on its medium duty Models 348, 337 and 220. OnGuardACTIVE is an advanced driver assistance system that provides the driver with acoustic, visual and haptic alerts in potentially dangerous situations....
Wed March 14, 2018
Omaha Standard Palfinger Releases Pal Pro 20 Mechanics Body
Omaha Standard Palfinger has released its newest mechanics body, the PAL Pro 20. Accommodating service cranes up to 20,000 ft. lbs. of lifting capacity, the reinforced PAL Pro 20 mechanics body is designed to maximize field performance in both on and off-road applications....
Tue March 13, 2018
Hino Trucks Enters Into Class 8 With XL Series
Hino Trucks' XL Series rounds out Hino Trucks Class 7 product offering and launches the company into the Class 8 market for the first time in the United States. The Hino XL7 and XL8 models are powered by Hino's A09 turbo diesel 8.9-liter inline 6-cylinder engine boasting a B10 life of 1,000,000 miles....
Mon March 12, 2018
Mack Trucks Shows Khalil Mack the Definition of 'Built Like a Mack Truck'
Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack recently visited with Mack Trucks employees during a tour of Mack's Lehigh Valley Operations and the Mack Customer Center. Accompanied by his father, Sandy Mack, Khalil spent time speaking with employees, answering their questions and taking photos, while also hitting the production line to see what it really means to be “Built like a Mack Truck.”Mack Trucks and Khalil Mack announced their partnership in July 2017....
Mon March 12, 2018
Isuzu Launches Monitoring Electrified N-Series Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. displayed an all-electric version of its N-Series truck at the National Truck Equipment Association's 2018 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “Isuzu continues to develop and grow in order to support a new generation of transportation needs and address escalating customer requests for a potential electrical truck....
Thu March 08, 2018
Mack Granite MHD Enhancements Increase Application Flexibility
Mack Trucks announced several new enhancements to its Mack Granite medium heavy duty (MHD) model, increasing its versatility and enabling even more cost-effective choices for customers demanding a durable but lighter work truck....
Thu March 08, 2018
Mack Trucks Now Offers Mack Granite with Increased Ground Clearance for Underbody Scrapers
The Mack Trucks Granite Axle Forward model features increased ground clearance for underbody scrapers, making it ideal for snow removal. Mack now offers the Granite model, Mack's ultimate workhorse, with a 6 in....