The big “brother” to the pickup truck, the Class 3-7 segment are the movers and shakers of today’s new truck world. Here's an overview of the lineup of trucks in this segment ready and available for 2021.
October 6, 2020
While new heavy-duty trucks tend to get bathed in spotlights whenever they are rolled out, their smaller but equally stout medium-duty brethren have been stealing more of the limelight of late.
December 13, 2019
Fleets in the market for a medium-duty truck have a wide variety of models to choose from in the 2020 model-year. Here are a few key highlights from each automaker.
October 9, 2019
Safety technology continues to evolve as OEMs introduce smarter, more efficient safety systems. Fleets should continue to stay informed on the latest technology without forgetting the basics.
September 11, 2019
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.
June 12, 2019
There are more options than ever for midrange truck and cargo van buyers, from powertrain and fuel choices to driver amenities.
November 16, 2018
The newest batch of work trucks sheds weight, adds performance capabilities, and is available with versatile options. In this annual guide, we highlight the newest models and features that fleets should look out for.
October 8, 2018
Vocational fleets are increasingly spec’ing new technologies, options and features to get their work done.
March 15, 2018
A host of new models and features show that 2018 will be a game-changer in terms of Class 8 truck productivity and technology.
November 22, 2017
Today’s dump trucks are smart, connected and integrated — but still tough enough to handle heavy loads in tough working conditions.
July 20, 2017
From the November Issue of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, equipment editor Jim Park test drives the new Freightliner Cascadia. Daimler loaded up this truck with some amazing technology and created an environment drivers will love.
November 21, 2016
The Class 3-7 medium-duty truck market has been stable and healthy so far in 2016 and it is expected that all segments will show consistent growth going forward.
October 18, 2016
Production cutbacks should reduce heavy truck inventories, but are fleets waiting for new, more fuel-efficient models to appear? From our October issue.
October 17, 2016
The new Cascadia is loaded with improvements ranging from the layout of the gauges and switches in the driver compartment to features inside the sleeper area, including a new Driver’s Loft configuration.
September 5, 2016
DTNA boss Martin Daum calls the fuel-efficiency gains with the new Cascadia mind-boggling. He said the design target was 5% over the current Cascadia Evolution model, but the design team's efforts produced a truck that bests the Evolution by a full 8%. Daum said new Cascadia in full AeroX trim is 19% more fuel efficient than the current base-model Cascadia.
September 5, 2016
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