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Newsby Jim ParkJune 20, 2019

ZF Shows New 8-Speed Transmission, ADAS Steering Tech

Medium-duty truck builders will soon have a groundbreaking transmission to add to their data books, and heavy-truck makers will have more steering assist options thanks to recently demonstrated technologies from German supplier ZF.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

Truck Manufacturers, Dealers Hold Rally to Urge Federal Excise Tax Repeal

A coalition of commercial truck dealers, trade association executives and other trucking industry stakeholders rallied on Capitol Hill on June 19, to urge congressional support for legislation repealing the federal excise tax.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

New PGT Trucking Division Tackles Big, Complex Loads

PGT Trucking has expanded its service offering with the development of its Project Cargo Management Division aimed at moving high-volume or complex project cargo.

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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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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Volvo, Mack Offer Factory Warranty for Pre-Owned Trucks

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are offering factory-backed warranties for each brand’s certified pre-owned trucks.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2019

Class 8 Truck Production to Taper Off By the End of 2019

Class 8 truck production is expected to continue growing for most of 2019 before finally declining at the end of the year into 2020, according to a recent report from ACT Research.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 29, 2019

How to Stay Ahead of Suspension and Steering Defects

CVSA is planning to pay close attention to suspensions and steering systems in this year's 72-hour Roadcheck inspection blitz. Will your maintenance procedures keep your trucks off the sidelines this year?

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Newsby David CullenMay 22, 2019

Daimler AG: New Structure Will Make It More Nimble and Flexible

Explaining the need to restructure, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG Manfred Bischoff said that it is necessary to achieve the company’s “ambition to be a leader in the new era of mobility."

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Englander to Add 100 Peterbilt Model 579s to Fleet

Englander Transportation is adding 100 new Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft tractors to its fleet over the next 12 months.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Link Introduces 105K Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspension

Link Manufacturing’s ultra-high-capacity Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspension is the latest addition to the company’s heavy vocational line.

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