Wed July 05, 2017
Kenworth T680, T880, T880S Available for Order with ISL G Near Zero Emissions Natural Gas Engine
Kenworth's T680 on-highway flagship and T880 and T880S vocational leaders are now available for order with the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine. The 8.9-L Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero is rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque....
Mon June 12, 2017
Isuzu Announces Production of 40,000th N-Series Gasoline Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that the 40,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced at the Spartan Motors Inc. facility in Charlotte, Mich. The truck rolled off the line June 8, 2017....
Mon June 05, 2017
J&J Adds Stainless Steel Tanker to Product Line
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, and oil and gas equipment, announced the completion of a new stainless steel pressure vacuum tank (PVT). The 130 BBL tank (5,460 gal....
Tue April 18, 2017
Tesla Semi Includes 'Autopilot' Technology
American automaker Tesla, a leading force in electric mobility, has announced that it will be adding a truck to its range as the brand's next model. Not the standard American pickup truck either, but a fully-fledged prime mover....
Mon April 17, 2017
Company Offers Service Body Alternative: the Pickup Pack
The pickup pack from Highway Products is a service body alternative for companies or blue collar workers needing organized storage and lockup security without the cost. This package solution comes standard in an aluminum body that can be easily installed on your pickup in a few hours, according to the company....
Wed March 29, 2017
Buyers Products Introduces Slide Out Truck Bed Box Line
Buyers Products, an industry leader in work truck accessories and snow and ice management equipment, introduces the new slide out truck bed box line specifically engineered for truck beds. The new slide out truck bed boxes boast a reinforced box design that fits comfortably in truck beds for easy access to tools....
Mon March 27, 2017
Discarded Tires: Beyond Ugly, They Are a Health Hazard
The rubber tire industry keeps rolling or bouncing along. Some 200 million vehicle tires are purchased each year in the U.S. alone, with tires being replaced every three years or so. All of which means that a lot of tires are being discarded each year… somewhere....
Thu March 23, 2017
Mack Extends 6x2 Liftable Pusher Axle Benefits with Addition of Automatic Standby Option
Mack Trucks announced Automatic Standby Mode, a pioneering option for its 6x2 liftable pusher axle available on Mack Pinnacle highway models. Mack made the announcement during the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky....
Thu March 16, 2017
Thunder Creek Equipment Introduces Industry's First Combo Diesel/DEF Transfer Tank for Pickup Trucks
Thunder Creek Equipment introduces the industry's first combination diesel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) transfer tank for pickup trucks. This exclusive combo tank provides 100 gallons of diesel and 18 gallons of DEF capacity that fits seamlessly into the bed of pickup trucks (half-ton and larger – including goosenecks and fifth wheels) with both pumping systems concealed within its structure – no elements protrude from the tank....
Thu March 16, 2017
Crysteel Showcases Paradox and Raptor Dump Body Lines and Roller Combo Hoist at the Work Truck Show
Crysteel Manufacturing, one of the world's leading dump body and hoist manufacturers, showcased its Paradox and Raptor Class 8 dump bodies and Roller Combo 650 hoist at the Work Truck Show, March 14–17....