T800 GETS BIG RAD

Kenworth introduces large cooling package for T800 wide-hood heavy hauler

VOCATIONAL WESTERN STARS

Western Star Trucks features vocational upgrades at Mid-America

SYNTHETIC GEAR LUBE

Chevron Introduces Delo Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90

TRAILER SUSPENSION LOCK

The Meritor RideSentry trailer suspension with new PinLoc slider locking mechanism offers increased driver, public safety

THE COMPOSITE VAN

Great Dane expands product line with high-cube van for truckload markets

PROSTAR GETS ISX 600, C13

International ProStar available with Cummins ISX 600 and Caterpillar C13 engines

UNIQUE APU

Gates' CabRunner powers up truck's own HVAC system, runs alternator too

DaimlerChrysler Opens Sprinter Plant in Charleston, S.C.

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The DaimlerChrysler plant in Ladson, South Carolina, just outside Charleston, has officially kicked off Sprinter production.

Daimler ponders Chrysler split; Magna interested in unit

DETROIT -- Germany's largest vehicle manufacturer wants a divorce from its North American partner, enticing a Canadian auto parts giant to make a move.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Freightliner chief bemoans lack of engine incentives

TORONTO -- Outdated engine technology is effectively being promoted by the U.S. and Canadian governments, says Freightliner LLC president and CEO Chris Patterson.

ProStar recognized for eco-responsibility

WARRENVILE, Ill. -- The International ProStar has officially been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay eligible tractor for its significantly better environmental and fuel consumption performance compared to traditional tractors and trailers, the agency announced.

20-year run for Pete 379 comes to an end

DENTON, Tex. -- The final Model 379 Legacy Class Edition marked the end of an era for truckmaker Peterbilt Motors.

SPECIAL REPORT: EPA issues SCR engine guidance to suppliers

WASHINGTON -- Those engine manufacturers that have declared selective catalyst reduction (SCR) is the way to go in meeting the tough 2010 EPA engine emission requirements have been handed a blueprint to get the technology certified.

Manufacturers, safety cops debate air disc brake enforcement

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- A terrific debate arose at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Symposium (CVSA) in Indianapolis not too long ago, between three manufacturers of air disc brakes and several CVSA inspectors on how to inspect these brakes at roadside.

AIR-COOLED APU

Compact, light-weight APU from Kohler offers stand-alone cab heating and cooling.