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Surface trade set NAFTA record in 2011

Surface transportation trade between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and Mexico increased by 14.3 percent in 2011 compared to 2010, valued at $904 billion in 2011, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The 14.3 percent increase in trade was the third-largest […]

March 21, 2012

Peterbilt unveils Model 579 aerodynamic tractor

Peterbilt introduced a new over-the-road tractor strong on aerodynamics, styling and other features Wednesday, March 21, in Louisville, Ky. “The 579 integrates legendary Peterbilt quality and innovation with a product platform that delivers in every aspect of vehicle performance, productivity and safety,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “From optimized cab […]

March 21, 2012

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Kenworth debuts T680 aerodynamic tractor

Kenworth Truck Co. introduced its “most aerodynamic truck ever,” the T680, on Wednesday, March 21, in Louisville, Ky. The T680’s features include sculpted full-height roof, optimized bumper and hood, full-height side extenders, cab/sleeper-to-fairings closeout panels, chassis fairings extenders and flush-mounted lighting. Compared to other similar models, it has a 10 percent enhancement in aerodynamics, 65 […]

March 21, 2012

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International LoadStar rolls out

International Trucks on Wednesday, March 21, debuted a brand-new severe service low cab-forward work truck at an annual trucking industry function in Louisville, Ky. Jim Hebe, vice president of North American Sales for International, said the new truck shows that the company is laser-focused on all aspects of the vocational truck market, regardless of size. […]

March 21, 2012

Freightliner shows off Revolution concept truck

Freightliner offered a sneak peek of its future Wednesday, March 21, in Louisville, Ky. The new Revolution concept truck shows where Freightliner’s future engineering is headed. “This is not a mock-up,” said Dave Hames, vice president of marketing for Freightliner. “This truck drove itself onto the stage and is fully functional in every way.” Hames […]

March 21, 2012

Western Star touts 4900 set-back with Fuel Efficiency package

Western Star Truck Sales on Wednesday, March 21, said its new Western Star 4900 set-back with Fuel Efficiency package, combined with the Detroit DD15, is showing the most improved fuel economy results of any Western Star truck model. “The initial fuel results we’re seeing clearly indicate that the 4900SB FE package equipped with the DD15 […]

March 21, 2012

Cummins says ’14 compliant engines will arrive next year

Cummins on Tuesday, March 20, announced that its lineup of diesel engines will meet 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations beginning in January 2013. The new engines will deliver up to a 2 percent fuel economy improvement over comparable engines being produced today and will use the same “critical engine subsystems” such as variable-geometry […]

March 21, 2012

Bendix Web-based service integrates safety systems

A Bendix Web portal for fleet operators now connects to three of the company’s most powerful onboard safety technologies. That Web service, SafetyDirect from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, integrates Bendix Wingman Advanced – A Collision Mitigation Technology, Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability system, and SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System. A fourth onboard safety system, […]

March 21, 2012

Meritor launches FueLite tandem axle, DriveForce sales/service group

Meritor Inc. on Wednesday, March 21, unveiled the FueLite tandem axle, the first member of its SoloDrive Series axles which features 6×2 tandem rear axles. Based on the Meritor 160 series drive axle, the FueLite tandem axle is designed to deliver nearly 400 pounds in weight savings and about a 2-percent increase in fuel efficiency […]

March 21, 2012

Continental introduces recorder

Continental on Wednesday, March 21, introduced its VDO RoadLog electronic onboard recorder in Louisville, Ky. The RoadLog includes an integrated printer that allows the driver to print daily and weekly hours-of-duty status records that mimic a paper log. A USB “driver key” enables easy digital data handoff to a compliance manager. The device warns drivers […]

March 21, 2012

Carrier Transicold introduces ultra-efficient trailer refrigeration units

Carrier Transicold on Wednesday, March 21, announced a new “Fourward” series of both Vector Hybrid and X-2 belt-driven refrigeration units designed to improve operating efficiencies while also incorporating emissions control reduction technology to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 standards. Carrier’s director of marketing and product management David Kiefer described the technology as “the […]

March 21, 2012

Great Dane targets corrosion

Great Dane Trailers’ new lines of dry vans, reefers and flatbed trailers feature several updates aimed at fighting corrosion and new chemicals used on roads in cold weather, the company announced Wednesday, March 21, in Louisville. Now standard on its dry vans are EnduroGuard rear frames, which have redesigned aluminum bottom rails fastened with aluminum […]

March 21, 2012

Cargo theft reporting more accurate, report says

CargoNet, a source of information about cargo theft risk, on Wednesday, March 21, announced the findings of a detailed survey of cargo theft activity in the United States in 2011. The report shows a rise in cargo theft reporting and underlines that the main driver of this trend is the improvement in collaboration and data […]

March 21, 2012

SAF-Holland touts self-steer axle suspension series

SAF-Holland announced the availability of integrated suspension/axle systems with self-steering capability. The new self-steering suspension/axle system will feature SAF- Holland’s latest lightweight fusion beam technology available in two different steer angle models. The new optimized self-steer axle is designed to provide a wheel cut of 20 degrees or 25-to-30 degrees, depending on model. Advanced SAF […]

March 21, 2012

Thermo King launching new solutions

Thermo King is introducing new solutions designed to drive energy and operational efficiency for owners and operators by lowering costs and increasing the efficiency, sustainability, uptime and quality of products delivered. “We closely monitor industry challenges and customer needs to provide solutions for our customers that optimize energy and operational efficiency and the quality of […]

March 21, 2012

Bergstrom offers bus, specialty booster pump

Bergstrom Inc. launched its next-generation booster pump for the bus and specialty market. The new pump, which will be available for sale during the second quarter, pumps coolant to auxiliary heaters and is designed to be higher performing, more efficient, more durable and less prone to leaks. “One of the main flaws we saw with […]

March 21, 2012

Yokohama rolls out new drive tire

Yokohama’s 709ZL drive tire, available in 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 sizes, employs the company’s Zenvironment technology designed to provide low rolling resistance and improved fuel economy due to its tread design, a solid shoulder rib and serpentine grooves for extra rigidity and stability, and a Z Block design to help improve wet traction.

March 21, 2012

Jacobs develops engine brake for Cummins ISX12 G engine

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of heavy- duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announced that it has developed its first natural gas engine brake for the Cummins ISX12 G. The engine brake by Jacobs will be offered as optional equipment and will be available in 2013. Jacobs says the engine brake is […]

March 21, 2012

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