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Videosby StaffJune 9, 2017

On the Spot: Volvo's VNR as a Daycab and Sleeper [Video]

In this video, Equipment Editor Jim Park took two versions of Volvo's new regional haul tractor out for a test drive - a VNR 300 daycab and the VNR 640 with a sleeper and adaptive loading. 

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Videosby StaffJune 9, 2017

On the Spot: Ride and Drive at HDTX [Video]

At the Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange in Phoenix, Ariz., Senior Editor Jack Roberts and attendees to the networking event had an opportunity to drive International's recently announced RH regional tractor as well as a Ford F-650 with a Triton V-10.

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NewsJune 9, 2017

Volvo Launches Genuine Painted Parts Program

Volvo Trucks North America has announced it is offering a Genuine Painted Parts Program, delivering genuine, factory-built replacement parts, custom painted for pre-order or quick turnaround.

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Newsby Chris BrownJune 8, 2017

Isuzu FTR Test Drive Addresses 4-Cylinder Engine Questions

Isuzu unveiled the 2018 Isuzu FTR Class 6 cabover truck for closed track test drives this week. The company also disclosed the results of comparison road tests conducted by a third party.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 8, 2017

Isuzu Pits FTR Against the Competition

At a ride-and-drive event at the Auto Club Speedway in Ontario, Calif., Isuzu Commercial Truck of America pitted its FTR with a 4-cylinder diesel engine against the competition. Read the full story here. Photos by Chris Brown and Steven Martinez.

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ArticlesJune 7, 2017

A Changing Climate: Is There Still a Case for Greener Trucks?

There is no mistaking a change in the underlying business climate when it comes to greener trucks. Diesel is relatively cheap, and a new administration in the White House wants to slash funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. But don't prepare to burn coal dust just yet.

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NewsJune 7, 2017

California Carrier Doubles CNG-Powered Fleet Size

Despite the fall-off in interest in natural gas fuel with the return of cheaper diesel prices, Sacramento's Matheson Trucking remains committed to increasing the use of clean energy fuels.

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Newsby David CullenJune 7, 2017

Navistar Pins Q2 Loss on New Vehicle Sales, Used Trucks

Navistar International reported a second quarter 2017 net loss of $80 million on revenues of $2.1 billion. The truck and engine maker attributed those results to lower U.S. and Canada sales of its trucks and buses and to heightened used-truck losses.

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NewsJune 7, 2017

Bridgestone Follows Goodyear in Second Round of Tire Price Increases

Bridgestone has followed Goodyear in announcing a second price increase on its truck and bus tires this year.

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NewsJune 6, 2017

International Truck Offers Fabco Axle on WorkStar Models

International Truck has announced the availability of the heavy-duty Fabco FSD-20K axle option on its WorkStar lineup.

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