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.
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.
Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract.
Morgan Truck Body, LLC, manufacturer of light- and medium-duty truck bodies, announced the expansion of its manufacturing footprint in the Midwest in Orrville, Ohio, about 30 minutes west of Canton.
Equipment Editor Jim Park gets an extended test drive of Peterbilt's UltraLoft integrated sleeper and Model 579's latest fuel-saving specs.
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.
Spartan Motors has received an order for 2,237 Utilimaster step vans from a leading North American online e-commerce and fulfillment company, the Charlotte, Mich.-based upfitter announced.
The all-aluminum EBY Flex landscaping body features durable, lightweight side and rear panels that can be removed to convert it into a flatbed.
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.
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.
Dayco has named Joel E. Wiegert as its chief executive officer, responsible for the global operational performance and strategic direction of the company.
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.
Volkswagen will invest in Ford's Argo AI autonomous vehicle platform. Ford will use VW’s electric vehicle architecture to design and build at least one high-volume fully electric vehicle in Europe for European customers starting in 2023.
Carrier Transicold gifted a Supra 960 truck refrigeration unit to Three Square Food Bank in Southern Nevada.
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.
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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