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Articlesby Tom BergDecember 21, 2016

Quick Spin: International LT625

Quietness and driver-inspired interior amenities are the prime virtues of International’s recently introduced LT series tractor.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 17, 2016

The Quest for Peace and Quiet

Noise, Vibration & Harshness is something manufacturers try very hard to engineer out of their products, but it’s often like a game of whack-a-mole. Once you solve one problem, another shows up.

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NewsJuly 6, 2016

Kenworth Adds In-Cab Satellite TV Package for T680 Sleeper

Kenworth has added a factory-installed, in-cab satellite TV pre-wire option for new T680 76-inch sleepers to support EpicVue satellite television subscription service.

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ProductsJuly 5, 2016

Minimizer Introduces Heavy Duty Truck Seat Line

Minimizer has partnered with manufacturer Isringhausen to produce its new Heavy Duty Truck Seats product line, offering six different seats.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2016

Commentary: Take a Load Off

These days most of the innovations we see have to do with saving a buck, and we don’t often see one aimed at making drivers more comfortable. How about a custom-fitted truck seat that can be adjusted remotely by a medical professional?

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ProductsFebruary 9, 2016

Commercial Vehicle Group Launches Corsair Seat

Commercial Vehicle Group has launched the Corsair by National Seating, a truck seat with several optional configurations to suit different customer requirements.

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ProductsAugust 28, 2015

Premium Seats for Class 7 and 8 Trucks

Bostrom Seating brand is introducing the Wide Ride Core seat, a premium all-makes option for Class 7 and 8 commercial trucks.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 23, 2015

How Nice Cabs Can Affect Driver Satisfaction

Whatever the reason for their discontent, the driver turnover rate for 2014 wound up at over 95%. Perhaps a newer, better mattress would help them sleep better at night or an on-board satellite TV system or a more comfortable seat?

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On the Roadby Jim ParkJuly 9, 2015

Were Those Old Trucks Really as Good as We Remember?

A weekend at an antique and classic truck show opens up the floodgates and the memories of 20 years on the road come flooding back. Equipment Editor Jim Park makes a few seat-of-the-pants comparisons of the truck he used to drive to the trucks we're driving today.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Classic Style. Classic Comfort?

While some veteran drivers might jump at the chance, you'd likely have a hard time getting one of today's 20-something drivers into an '80s-vintage or earlier truck. Check out these photos highlighting some of the cab interiors that preceded the luxury yachts we call over the road trucks today.

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