Kenworth Updates MX Engines, Teases New Medium-Duty Truck
Kenworth told Work Truck Week attendees that it has enhanced its MX engines for 2021, improving fuel economy and durability – and teased a new medium-duty truck to be introduced soon.
Kenworth told Work Truck Week attendees that it has enhanced its MX engines for 2021, improving fuel economy and durability – and teased a new medium-duty truck to be introduced soon.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stated at a House appropriations subcommittee that with the proper funding, the USPS could increase the number of electric vehicles it orders.
The $3 million project retrofits autonomous technology from NuPort Robotics on semi-tractor trailers for middle-mile runs around Greater Toronto.
Reintroduced for the third time, the DRIVE-Safe Act proposes to allow certified commercial truck driver’s who are under 21 to cross state lines after completing safety training and apprenticeship opportunities.
The purpose-built pickup includes powered workbenches, tool storage, and a modular expandable bed.
New offerings include new interior options like seating upgrades and exterior options like heated mirrors and component upgrades on the M2.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration isn’t sure when autonomous commercial trucks are coming, but its researchers are busily preparing for widespread use of the technology – including the potential impact on the workforce, the new acting administrator said.
Navistar will offer wider availability and ratings for its A26 engine in its International severe service trucks this year and longer maintenance intervals for the Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines.
An all-new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will be optional on all 2022i N-Series models. Other enhancements include new standard and optional fuel tanks, standard four-wheel disc brakes, and a refreshed design.
Kenworth’s new 15-inch digital display, recently launched as a standard feature of the T680 Next Generation, will be a standard feature on Kenworth T880 and W990 models.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance developed training materials to help truck drivers learn how submit mandatory contact information, travel details and personal health self-assessment information through the ArriveCan app before entering Canada.
Vnomics' True Fuel solution which coaches drivers on fuel efficient driver practices and measures real-time fuel consumption is available on the Geotab Marketplace.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Premier Performance of Rexburg, Idaho, one of the nation’s largest sellers of aftermarket automotive parts, $3 million for illegally selling emissions-control defeat devices.
During a Work Truck Show 2021 virtual presentation, Andrej Divis, director, medium & heavy commercial vehicle research for IHS Markit, discussed some current work truck market trends and forecasts.
Plus said it will start production of its autonomous driving system for heavy trucks by the end of the year.
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