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
Isuzu Unveils All-New Class 6 F-Series Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled an all-new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment — the 2018 Isuzu FTR. The F-Series truck is slated to go into production in the United States in mid-2017....
Mon March 07, 2016
Kenworth T880 Adds Hendrickson ULTIMAAX Severe Duty Suspension
The vocational flagship Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Hendrickson ULTIMAAX advanced severe-duty rubber suspension. The ULTIMAAX suspension offers a balance of empty ride quality and loaded stability for driver comfort, while also cushioning the load and protecting the chassis, cargo and body equipment from excessive vibration and road shock due to potholes and rugged terrain....
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
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....
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
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
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....
Thu February 25, 2016
Freightliner Adds to List of 'Hardest Working Cities'
Following the successful launch of the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities recognition program, Freightliner announced four new cities will be recognized with the award in 2016. The award winners for this year will be: New York City, Charlotte, Edmonton, and Seattle-Tacoma....
Thu February 25, 2016
Goodall Start All With AST Features Digital Touch Control
Goodall Mfg. manufacturer of heavy-duty, reliable, hard-working power equipment, is announcing its latest-generation Start●All commercial-grade jump starter at the 2016 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Tradeshow, March 2 to 4, 2016 in Indianapolis Ind....