Volvo puts on hybrid display for U.S. officials

WASHINGTON -- Volvo Group and Mack executives were in the U.S. capital yesterday to show off unique hybrid technology for heavy vehicles.

ArvinMeritor to develop first diesel-electric drivetrain for Wal-Mart

TROY, Mich. -- Heavy truck component and systems supplier ArvinMeritor and retail giant Wal-Mart have agreed to development of a dual-mode, diesel-electric drivetrain for a Class 8 tractor.

Ford suing supplier Navistar over engine agreement

CHICAGO -- Auto giant Ford claims its Navistar International is in breach of contract and is suing its longtime diesel engine supplier in Michigan court, the Chicago Tribune reports today.

Freightliner prepares for first unveiling of hybrid truck

GAFFNEY, S.C. -- New hybrid powertrain technology developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis, Eaton, and Detroit Diesel will be on public display for the first time at two of the trucking industry's largest shows in early 2007.

‘Geographic smoothing’ the path for major supplier

TROY, Mich. -- If late 2006 was underscored by anything, it was the rapidfire announcements of cutbacks. Freightliner, Volvo, Navistar --one OEM after the other told the world that they'd be curtailing manufacturing at plants around North America. The pre-buy was taking its toll, they said.

As the economy goes, so do heavy truck orders: Analyst

NEW YORK -- Preliminary numbers for December Class 8 orders in North America are modestly lower than expected now that last year's "pre-buy" is all but over, say market analysts Bear Stearns of New York.

DUMP TRUCK SPEC’ING

From Kenworth, a few suggestions on choosing the components you need in a dump truck.

COLD WEATHER FUELING

Frigid temperatures, and the effect it has on fuel and how your engine burns it.

LEAK-DETECTION DYE KIT

Multi-purpose kit handles 25 AC applications and more.

KNOW YOUR GREASES

Chevron's Lubricants University offers new grease courses

LED WORK LAMP

Traditional work lamp gets LED light source.

MANITOBA SHIP-BY-TRUCK DIRECTORY

The new and improved 2007 Manitoba Ship By Truck Directory.

RIGMASTER APU IMPROVED

New features and enhancements on 2007-model APU.

ANTI-CORROSION BATTERY CABLES

Phillips Clear-VU jumpers chop corrosion costs.

DISC-BRAKE PAD

Marathon ceramic friction pad for heavy truck air discs.