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Videosby Jim ParkJuly 22, 2019

Focus On... The Features of Peterbilt's 579 Epiq UltraLoft [Video]

Peterbilt has constantly refined its Model 579 in the past seven years and in this video Equipment Editor Jim Park does a walkthrough of the fully-equipped truck showing all of the latest features and amenities.

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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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Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkJune 17, 2019

Test Drive: Peterbilt 579 Epiq with 80-inch UltraLoft Sleeper [Photos]

Equipment Editor, Jim Park, recently took a Peterbilt's 579 Epiq on a 1,000-mile trip between Scottsdale, Arizona, and Denton, Texas. His test drive story appears in the July issue of Heavy Duty Trucking.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 12, 2019

Test Drive: With Early Autonomous Tech, Drivers Are Still Required

Daimler’s optional Level 2 technologies, Lane Keep Assist and ACC to Zero, will make drivers’ jobs easier and likely a little safer — if they don’t abuse them. Jim Park reports on his experience with the latest Detroit technology on a Freightliner Cascadia.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 20, 2019

Quick Spin: Dana’s Electrified Truck Powertrain

Dana hosted a test drive of trucks outfitted with its latest technology at TMC’s annual meeting in Atlanta.

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Articlesby Jim ParkDecember 21, 2018

Test Drive: One of a Kind Kenworth T880S

Kenworth’s T880S was engineered to meet bridge laws for axle spacing and weight limits, but it looks very nice in highway trim.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 8, 2018

Quick Spin: The International CV Series

International hits the reset button with a brand-new medium duty partner. Jack Roberts reports on the new Class 4/5 CV introduction, including first impressions behind the wheel.

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Videosby Jim ParkOctober 19, 2018

A Video Tour of Navistar's International LT Driver-Centric Interior

Equipment Editor Jim Park takes a video tour of the cab and sleeper of Navistar's International LT highway tractor, developed with extensive driver input.

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Videosby Jim ParkOctober 17, 2018

A Video Walkaround of Navistar's New International LT

Equipment Editor Jim Park visited Navistar's proving grounds to get an in-depth look at its new International LT flagship highway tractors. In this walkaround video he shows viewers some of the highlights of the extensive redesign, which addressed reliability and driver comfort and convenience.

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Videosby Jim ParkAugust 28, 2018

Driving International’s LT Linehaul Tractor [Video]

The Navistar LT highway tractor was built around the driver but it also delivers big gains in fuel efficiency and reliability. Equipment Editor Jim Park takes the LT for a spin around Navistar’s proving grounds in Indiana.

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