Equipment Ford on path to electrify Transit, F-150 models March 8, 2021 Ford’s commitment to electric vehicles will include Transit vans and F-150 pickups alike, with the E-Transit coming to market later this year, and the electric F-150 scheduled to arrive in…
Other Buyers introduces three-inch receiver accessories March 8, 2021 Buyers Products has unveiled a series of accessories for three-inch hitch receivers to its lineup of towing products. The products include a reducer sleeve set, three sizes of forged ball…
Other Buyers SnowDogg plow designed for Class 4-6 March 8, 2021 Buyers Products has released a 10-1/2-foot V-plow for Class 4-6 trucks The SnowDogg VXXII plow has wings that climb from 35 inches in the center to 45 inches on…
Equipment Buyers names Class 8 lead, on track with expansion March 8, 2021 Brian Sleicher has been named Class 8 product manager at Buyers Products as the work truck equipment manufacturer reaches further into the heavy vehicle space. “Class 8 equipment is a…
Trucks Mack reduces suspension weight, launches steer assist for Granite March 8, 2021 Mack Trucks has trimmed up to 146 lb. from its mRide spring leaf over rubber block suspension when paired to Mack axles. The weight savings result from Mack casting suspension…
Software Ford expands telematics offerings to all makes March 8, 2021 Ford Telematics offerings are expanding beyond the OEM’s familiar blue oval to include all vehicle makes and models, regardless of nameplate. The expanded access comes through a plug-in device…
Equipment Newfoundland Volvo dealer tops in Canada March 8, 2021 Newfoundland Volvo dealer Hickman Truck Centre has been named its 2020 Canadian Dealer of the Year. The North American Dealer of the Year award went to North Carolina-based Advantage Truck…
Software True Fuel now on Geotab Marketplace March 8, 2021 Vnomics’ True Fuel real-time driver coaching tool is now available on the Geotab Marketplace all the time. True Fuel coaches drivers on fuel-efficient driving practices while also measuring and…
Equipment How to position axles to stay legal: Driver’s Education March 5, 2021 Cargo weight must be distributed evenly across all your axles. And sometimes you have to slide your axles or 5th wheel to redistribute the weight in the trailer. Here’s a…
Trailers Fontaine paving trailer hits the road March 5, 2021 The Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR trailer offers road builders a low front approach angle for hugging pavers and a removeable center bogie section to accommodate excavators. There’s a nine-degree front…
Software Volvo introduces unlimited parameter updates March 5, 2021 Volvo is now offering unlimited parameter updates through Volvo Trucks’ remote programming services. Such updates can help boost uptime, efficiency, and productivity, the company says. (Illustration: Volvo) Individual and…
Software Mack offers unlimited over-the-air updates March 5, 2021 Mack is now offering unlimited parameter updates through its Over the Air remote programming. Available parameter updates include maximum road speed, multiple idle shutdown parameter and kits, and controls…
Tires/Wheels Michelin launches X One Multi T regional trailer tire March 5, 2021 Michelin’s X One Multi T trailer tire has been launched to support weight-sensitive regional fleets like flatbed and tanker operations. The wide-base single tire is available for spread and…
Tires/Wheels Phillips Connect adds efficient tire sensor March 4, 2021 Phillips Connect will be the exclusive supplier of STE North America’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor. Based on what’s referred to as Micro.sp technology, the design is reportedly…
Equipment Understand your rear underride guard violations March 3, 2021 Underride guards face more than a fair share of abuse. Bashed against bollards, and pulled against dock locks, it’s not difficult to find the metal barriers bent out of shape.