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Mack makes mDrive AMT standard on Mack Pinnacles
Citing the surge in market acceptance of automated manual transmissions, Mack Trucks announced it is making its mDrive automated manual transmission a standard spec on all Mack Pinnacle trucks. “We decided to offer the mDrive as standard equipment because we believe that the best components delivering the best benefits to the customer should be the […]
October 7, 2014
Business
ATDynamics’ full-length TrailerTails permitted in Canada
During the American Trucking Associations’ annual MC&E conference, held in San Diego, Oct. 4-7, Smith announced a new development that will make his goal to retrofit two million trailers in North America become reality.
October 7, 2014
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Detroit announces plans for 2 new MD engines
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced Monday plans to add two new Detroit medium duty engines in 2016. The Detroit DD5 and DD8, will complete Detroit’s product portfolio, and are expected to meet  GHG17 standards early. Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer, Daimler Trucks North America, says Detroit’s medium duty engines will provide what no other […]
October 6, 2014
Business
Navistar announces upgrades to OnCommand, new fuel-efficiency spec for ProStar
Navistar announced several enhancements to its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics and fuel efficiency upgrades to its ProStar during a press conference at the 2014 American Trucking Associations’ 2014 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. Beginning in November, Navistar will roll out new feature enhancements for its OnCommand Connection offering, including a mobile app, customized […]
October 6, 2014
Business
Mesilla Valley Transportation selects FlowBelow Aerokits
FlowBelow announced that Las Cruces, N.M.-based Mesilla Valley Transportation, one of the most fuel efficiency-focused fleets in the trucking industry, will outfit its entire fleet of 1,200 tractors with FlowBelow’s Tractor Aerokits. FlowBelow’s Aerokits consist of its patented quick-release wheel covers and tandem fairings designed to fill the gaps around the tractor drive axles. According […]
October 5, 2014
Business
Trucking in 1973: The Golden Age Begins
By 1973, CCJ’s sister trucking magazine Overdrive was an independent book that had hit on the formula for success that would drive it through the remainder of the decade: Girls and Trucks! Take look back in this special photo gallery.
October 3, 2014
Business
WWII Army truck still rolling on original Timken bearings
When French resident Thierry Becker began his latest vehicle restoration project, a U.S. World War II military wrecker built in 1942, he made a discovery. After seven decades, the truck’s original Timken axle bearings remained in good operating condition. The bearings on the 1942 Diamond T 969 wrecker were in such good shape that Becker needed […]
October 3, 2014
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DIY Transit Connect turned pickup project
Last week, after we featured the VW Tristar here on Fun Trucks Friday, the FTF staff got to thinking (always a bad idea): What if another van maker offered a pickup truck version of the platform?
October 3, 2014
Business
St. Paul, Minn., dealership celebrates 65 years with Kenworth
Many trips down memory lane were taken when Rihm Kenworth recently celebrated its 65th year as a Kenworth dealer. The St. Paul, Minn.-based dealership held an event that featured the Kenworth T680 Advantage ‘Efficiency in Motion Road’ Tour, local products and services. The anniversary event coincided with the opening the day before of the Minnesota […]
October 3, 2014
Business
Hankook Tire announces veterans outreach program
Hankook Tire America has announced its commitment to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to help provide services to veterans of all generations. As a sponsor of the DAV’s Mobile Service Office (MSO) program, Hankook’s $50,000 contribution will help DAV continue to bring free services directly to veterans where they live. Hankook supports the DAV MSO program […]
October 2, 2014
Business
Eaton adds new power inverter to commercial vehicle product line
Power management company Eaton has added a new DC to AC inverter to its lineup of products for the commercial vehicle industry. The new Eaton Pure Sine Wave Inverter produces either 1000 or 1800 Watts of AC power output from a standard Class 8 DC vehicle battery and can be used to power phone chargers, […]
October 1, 2014
Business
Goodyear announces Fuel Max LHD G505D drive tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company says it has introduced the most fuel-efficient long haul drive tire in North America. Available now, the Goodyear claims the FUEL MAX LHD G505D saves, on average, $1,444 worth of fuel per truck, per year, compared to the Michelin X Line Energy D.* The Goodyear FUEL MAX LHD G505D […]
October 1, 2014
Business
Peterbilt to offer Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle option
The Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem drive axle is now available for all Peterbilt heavy-duty truck models, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The company says the efficient axle design with AdvanTEK gearing and optimized integration with Peterbilt’s chassis can improve fuel efficiency by up to two percent, or approximately $1,500 in fuel costs annually. “This […]
October 1, 2014
Business
Kenworth features T680 Advantage on Efficiency in Motion Tour
Fleets and truck operators received the fuel efficiency and cost-saving message loud and clear as the Kenworth T680 Advantage ‘Efficiency in Motion’ Tour visited numerous Kenworth dealer-hosted events throughout the United States and Canada. The Kenworth T680 Advantage features the optimized powertrain combination of the 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage automated transmission, […]
October 1, 2014
Business
Idle Free to exhibit at ATA
Idle Free Systems, Inc., manufacturer of electric idle elimination solutions for the commercial trucking industry, today announced it will have an Idle Free system on exhibit at the 2014 American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference Exhibition on October 4 – 7 in San Diego. ATA is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. […]
October 1, 2014
Business
Volvo Group announces Global Supplier Award Winners
The Volvo Group recently recognized three North American companies and 12 companies worldwide with the 2014 Volvo Group Supplier Award for commitment to performance excellence and continuous improvement. Tru-flex LLC of West Lebanon, Indiana, Tenneco of Lake Forest, Illinois, and Donaldson of Bloomington, Minnesota were the U.S. companies recognized with awards. The awards were presented […]
October 1, 2014
Business
Volvo puts natural gas engine plans on hold
Adapting to the pace of the North American alternative fuel market, Volvo Trucks has put on hold plans to launch its own compression ignition liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America, the truck and engine maker announced this week.
October 1, 2014
Business
What equipment is the most effective at reducing fuel consumption?
What equipment do you think helps best improve fuel economy? We want to hear from you.
September 30, 2014
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