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Kenworth to display its first nat gas, near zero emissions truck
Kenworth is showcasing a new T880S mixer, its first truck equipped with the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero emissions engine, in partnership with CalPortland and McNeilus at this week’s ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. The special Kenworth T880S mixer with set-forward front axle is a pilot truck produced with input from CalPortland and […]
May 1, 2017
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Test drive: Western Star’s off-road XD-25
For a truck of its size, the XD-25 has a shockingly tight turning radius – a feature that will be carried over to newer model XD-40s.
May 1, 2017
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
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Western Star adds 25-ton capacity to XD Off-road line, new options to its trucks
Western Star is adding a 25-ton capacity option to its XD Off-road lineup the company announced in Phoenix, targeting smaller, off-road construction, mining and quarry site hauling operations. At the launch event Thursday celebrating the company’s 50th Anniversary, Western Star Trucks President Kelley Platt said the units are specifically designed to handle off-road jobs without compromising fuel […]
April 27, 2017
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Meritor 13X axle can now be spec’d on International Trucks
Meritor announced this week that its 13X single-drive axle can be spec’d by fleets purchasing medium-duty trucks from International Trucks. It will become standard equipment on DuraStar models in July. “The 13X axle brings Meritor’s legendary durability and efficiency to a wide range of applications in the medium-duty market,” said Ken Hogan, vice president of rear […]
April 26, 2017
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Semi drags car for miles on I-15 in California
Having grown up in Southern California, I’ve seen my fair share of memorable scenes on the highways–but nothing like this. Facebook user Brian Steimke was driving on Interstate 15 recently though the Cajon Pass when he spotted something that he and millions of viewers won’t soon forget: it was semi versus car, but in this […]
April 24, 2017
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Ford 2017 F-450, F-550 recalled over possible driveline, transmission fractures
Ford is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks over concerns that the driveline or transmission may fracture at high speeds. In a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford reports that operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and then fracture […]
April 13, 2017
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Volvo teases debut of new regional haul tractor
Volvo Trucks North America released two videos Wednesday teasing its new VNR regional haul model. Developed for bulk transport, flatbed, liquid tankers, port drayage and other urban pickup and delivery operations, the truck is expected to make its public debut next week at ExpoCam in Montreal. Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America, says the VNR […]
April 12, 2017
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Test drive: Kenworth’s set-forward front axle T880S
Last September, Kenworth announced it would add a set-forward front axle configuration to its T880 and those trucks entered production early last month. This week, I flew up to Kenworth’s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio to watch one roll off the assembly line and to hop behind the wheel for a roughly 100 mile drive. The T880S, […]
April 7, 2017
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Altec’s latest fiberglass truck bodies designed to be lighter, stronger
Altec’s latest fiberglass truck bodies trim weight and offer increased payload and fuel efficiency. “Our industry continues to see a strong demand for lighter bodies that maximize payload while decreasing fuel consumption” says Justin Chandler, Altec Sales Manager. “With this in mind, we’ve strategically designed composite bodies that meet the needs of our customers and […]
April 5, 2017
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Knapheide aluminum flatbed undergoes field test
Knapheide has released a video on YouTube showing its new all-aluminum gooseneck flatbed being put to work on a farm. Bleigh Farms Manager Aaron Ball states during the roughly 3-minute clip that the aluminum bed holds up to the corrosive materials handled daily on the farm. The lighter bed, which is currently listed in Knapheide’s […]
April 4, 2017
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Dur-A-Lift resurrects popular aerial lift
Dur-A-Lift now offers an articulating telescopic aerial lift that has a working height of 75 feet and a side reach of 48 feet. The DAT3 was built for the tree care industry. It features an innovative telescopic boom that allows access to hard-to-reach places. “We had been looking forward to making this lift available for the […]
March 31, 2017
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Ford recalling 2017 F-450, F-550 and 2013-2015 Transit Connect
Ford is recalling certain 2017 F-450, F-550 trucks for driveshaft replacement and certain 2013-2015 Transit Connect vans for potential under-hood fires. Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 548 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 vehicles to replace the driveshaft. Affected vehicles may experience driveline vibration caused by a powertrain system resonance condition at […]
March 29, 2017
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BrandFX launches composite service bodies
BrandFX recently announced the introduction of its all-composite service truck bodies. The EverLast UltimateFX and the UtilityFX both offer lightweight, corrosion-free storage solutions that are designed to take on tough jobs. BrandFX reports that the EverLast UltimateFX is lighter than aluminum, tough as steel, and ultimately corrosion and oxidation free. “Made possible through the latest […]
March 28, 2017
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CM Truck Beds launches service body line
CM Truck Beds now offers a new service body lineup that’s available in steel or aluminum and in several sizes and configurations. CM Truck Beds reports that it will provide the best lead time in the industry on its service bodies, which come with an industry-best 4-year, 48,000-mile warranty. “CM Truck Beds built a national […]
March 27, 2017
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Detroit adds new 7.7 liter engine for Freightliner M2106, 108SD and 114SD models
Detroit is adding another medium-duty engine to its budding vocational lineup. The 7.7 liter in-line six-cylinder diesel engine boasts a range of 260 hp to 350 hp and a torque range of 660 to 1050 lb. ft. The DD8 expands the medium-duty engine platform Detroit debuted last year with the launch of the DD5, and Kary […]
March 26, 2017
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New medium-duty drive retread from Oliver Rubber
Oliver Rubber’s Lug Traction Drive is a lightweight open-shoulder drive-position retread suited for regional and urban commercial vehicles, including school bus, pickup-and-delivery and food/beverage applications. The retread is designed for added all-weather traction and durability and uses the company’s proprietary VDI Plus technology that helps resist stone and road debris retention. ORCO LTD replaces the […]
March 26, 2017
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Concrete pump drivers granted 30-minute break exemption
Certain concrete pump truck drivers that drive across state lines have been granted a reprieve from the federal 30-minute rest break hours-of-service requirement. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted an exemption to the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) to allow all concrete pump operators, concrete pumping companies and drivers who operate concrete pumps in […]
March 25, 2017
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XL Specialized Trailers debuted two galvanized lowboys
Thursday at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, XL Specialized Trailers debuted two galvanized trailers designed to withstand harsh winter road conditions. XL builds its galvanized units with the same T-1 flange, 80K web as its other lowboy trailers but adds a hot-dip galvanizing process that creates a barrier between the elements and the steel. For durability […]
March 25, 2017
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