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NewsOctober 5, 2016

Volvo Integrates Advanced Collision Mitigation Into Dash Display

System readouts are integrated into the driver information display on the dash, so no additional display units or prep kits are needed.

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NewsOctober 5, 2016

Stoughton Trailers Names New VP of Purchasing

John Payne is the new vice president of purchasing and member of the trailer manufacturer's executive team, the company announced.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 5, 2016

Self-Driving Trucks and the Platooning Stepping Stone: How Soon?

While it seems pretty certain that some forms of autonomous trucking are definitely on the way, the vision varies on just what that’s going to look like and how fast it’s going to get here. That was the takeaway from a panel discussion on platooning and autonomous vehicle technologies at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

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NewsOctober 5, 2016

Navistar Names Holland as its Standard Fifth Wheel Supplier

The Holland FW17 was given the position as the standard fifth wheel on Navistar’s International LT, a series of linehaul tractors that were just unveiled.

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ProductsOctober 4, 2016

MaxCoat Extra Finish Warranty Comes Standard on Certain Maxion Wheels

Maxion Wheels’ MaxCoat Extra Finish Warranty comes standard on any hub-piloted single and wide-base tubeless disc wheel finished with original MaxCoat Extra powder-coat.

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NewsOctober 4, 2016

Truck Orders Mostly Hold Steady in September

Net orders of Class 8 trucks were in line with expectations, falling only slightly from the previous month’s numbers, according to preliminary numbers from FTR and ACT Research.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 4, 2016

Navistar's New Flagship LT Series Truck [Photos]

Navistar International launched its LT (for Linehaul Transport) model on Sept. 30 with enthusiastic speeches, loud rock music, and smoke-and-fire special effects. Here’s a look from the launch event and from the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition show floor. 

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 3, 2016

Truck Sales Headwinds Don't Daunt Daimler Trucks North America

LAS VEGAS — Despite a challenging truck sales environment and not hitting a few goals laid out last year, Daimler Trucks North America is still confident it can remain the industry leader in this “new normal” environment, president and CEO Martin Daum told reporters at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition Monday.

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ProductsOctober 3, 2016

Yokohama Announces New Ultra Wide Base Drive Tire

Yokohama Tire Corporation has introduced the BluEarth 709L ultra wide base drive tire – a SmartWay verified tire designed for fuel efficiency.

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ProductsOctober 3, 2016

Starter Made for Paccar MX-11 and MX-13 Engines

Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems brand is offering a new in-line gear reduction starter motor called the M110608 for Paccar’s MX-11 and MX-13 engines.

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