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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2019

HDMA Forms New Heavy Duty Advanced Technology Council

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, has announced the formation of its newest council, the Heavy Duty Advanced Technology Council.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 19, 2019

What to Consider When Choosing Lift Axles

There is no single lift-axle configuration that works everywhere, because of the wide variety of state and local regulations applicable to axle weights and spreads.There are many things to consider when adding liftable or steerable axles to a truck to increase payload capacity.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 18, 2019

Test Drive: Peterbilt’s Fuel-Saving Model 579

Equipment Editor Jim Park gets an extended test drive of Peterbilt's UltraLoft integrated sleeper and Model 579's latest fuel-saving specs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Samsung to Develop Batteries for Volvo Electric Trucks

Volvo Group and Samsung SDI, the battery manufacturing subsidiary of Samsung, have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks.

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ProductsJuly 16, 2019

EBY Landscaping Body is Made of Aluminum

The all-aluminum EBY Flex landscaping body features durable, lightweight side and rear panels that can be removed to convert it into a flatbed.

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Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkJuly 15, 2019

HDT Goes Indy Car in Toronto [Photos]

HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park donned a nomex fire suit to take a ride in a two-seat Indy Car at the Honda Toronto Indy race weekend.

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ProductsJuly 15, 2019

Continental Renames Long Haul Commercial Tire

The renamed Conti HSL 3 long haul tire's new nomenclature spells out vehicle classification, axle and application and is designed to let tire dealers and fleets pinpoint application and usage at a glance.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2019

Dayco Names New CEO

Dayco has named Joel E. Wiegert as its chief executive officer, responsible for the global operational performance and strategic direction of the company.  

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ArticlesJuly 12, 2019

The Uncertain World of Truck Tires

Expect higher prices and tighter supplies. Imports of radial truck tires from China into the U.S. have dropped 25% in the first three months of 2019, from more than 1.8 million to just shy of 1.4 million, compared to the same period a year ago.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJuly 12, 2019

A Day at the Races with Mack Trucks [Photos]

Mack Trucks is looking to raise its West Coast profile a bit. A partnership with Portland, Oregon-based Velocity Speed Ferrari Racing Team certainly helps.

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