Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksDaimler truck boss: ‘“The [OEM] that wins the energy consumption race will win the [electric vehicle] race as well.’Customer interest in electric commercial vehicles is happening quicker than expected, but Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, said DTNA will continue its efforts to dominate the electric commercial vehicle space in North America. “In 2020 we’ll have the highest number of [electric] vehicles on the road in trucking segment,” said […]November 8, 2018ProductsCURT’s new Echo mobile brake control earns product award at SEMACURT won a Global Media Award this year at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for its new Echo mobile brake control. Echo turns a driver’s smartphone into a brake control interface. Its portable, compact design plugs in between any standard 7-way RV blade vehicle-trailer wiring connection. Echo then wirelessly connects to a smartphone […]November 7, 2018VocationalPeterbilt now offering two-year/250K mile pre-owned truck warrantyPeterbilt Motors Company announced a new warranty option this week for Red Oval Certified Pre-Owned truck customers. The new warranty option provides customers the ability to extend Peterbilt’s factory backed comprehensive pre-owned warranty to two-years/250,000 miles. This warranty is offered and administered through Peterbilt’s more than 370 dealers and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers. Peterbilt […]November 7, 2018VocationalKenworth adding more fuel efficient MX-13, ‘refreshed’ interior next yearEarly next year, Kenworth will make available for order a Paccar Powertrain Fuel Economy Package, which will include an MX-13 engine with a new 405-hp at 1,650 lb-ft torque rating. That engine will be matched to a Paccar 12-speed automated transmission and Paccar 40K tandem rear axle, and will feature an enhanced predictive cruise control technology. […]November 6, 2018ProductsTenneco intros Monroe Magnum loaded strut assemblies for half-ton pickupsTenneco in expanding its ride control product portfolio for multi-purpose half-ton pickup trucks with a new line of Monroe Magnum loaded strut assemblies. Available early next year, the robust new Monroe Magnum provide OE-style control and handling and long service life on popular late-model trucks used for a variety of purposes, including towing, hauling and […]November 6, 2018VocationalArizona DOT okays mobile logging app for agg haulersThe Arizona Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, will allow aggregate haulers to use TruckPay’s mobile technology to replace paper haul-sheets, bills of lading and tickets as part of a pilot program. TruckPay eliminates paper from the aggregates logistics industry and also provides fleet tracking while also giving law enforcement officers the […]November 5, 2018VocationalPeterbilt offering two new ratings for the Paccar MX-13 enginePeterbilt will offer two new ratings for the Paccar MX-13 engine next year, the company announced. For the 2019 model year, Peterbilts spec’d with the 12.9-liter engine will have the option of a multi-torque, 455 HP engine with a torque rating of 1,650 to 1,850 lb.-ft. and 405 HP with 1,650 lb.-ft. of torque. Peterbilt’s […]November 5, 2018TrucksTrucker helps rescue driver from burning pickupXPO Logistics driver Steve Ramage, 59, was driving along I-55 in North Litchfield, Illinois the morning of Oct. 18 when he came upon a two-vehicle accident. A pickup truck involved in the accident was on fire with the driver trapped inside. Ramage jumped into action and, with the help of another motorist, broke the pickup truck […]October 31, 2018ProductsAtturo adds 15-inch wide tire to its Trail Blade Boss SeriesIf you’ve never seen off-road tire treads that resemble knife blades take a close look at Atturo Tire’s new 15-inch Trail Blade Boss tires. This latest tire was introduced today at SEMA in Las Vegas and joins Atturo’s Trail Blade Series which feature heavy-duty tread inspired by the Quatermater QSA-1 Boss Hog knife. “With the […]October 30, 2018VocationalPete adds new engine ratings for MX-13Peterbilt will offer two new ratings for the Paccar MX-13 engine next year, the company announced Sunday. For the 2019 model year, Peterbilts spec’d with the 12.9-liter engine will have the option of a multi-torque, 455 HP engine with a torque rating of 1,650 to 1,850 lb.-ft. and 405 HP with 1,650 lb.-ft. of torque. […]October 30, 2018Previous PagePage 33 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRandy Marten previously served as Chief Executive Officer from January 2005 to May 2021, and President from June 1986 to June 2008.RegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitBusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
