Equipment Daimler deferring initial payments on construction trucks March 27, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) is deferring first payments on new Western Star and Freightliner construction trucks for up to 120 days. The deal is available in both…
Business Management Daimler shifts from brands to business segments in new business model March 2, 2020 DTNA shifts business approach from brand recognition to focus on vocational and on-highway segments
Equipment New configurator for Freightliner vocational upfits November 12, 2019 A new custom hardware and electronics configurator (CHEC) from Daimler Trucks North America will streamline the vocational truck customization process, according to the company. The tool allows truck equipment manufacturers…
Equipment Design students consider future of vocational trucks October 22, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has challenged art students to design the vocational truck of the future, through a collaboration with the ArtCenter College of Design in…
Equipment Western Star updates 4700, looks to grow vocational presence August 26, 2019 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – Western Star wants a bigger bite of the vocational truck pie, and has enhanced its 4700 model to improve the driver and body builder experience. The vocational…
Equipment Daimler’s aftermarket initiatives resulting in faster repair times August 21, 2019 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – A renewed focus on aftermarket support is reaping rewards for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) as it continues to pursue its goals of completing all truck repairs…
Equipment Mack sees sleeper orders explode, adds two new products March 12, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mack Trucks saw orders for its sleeper tractors surge 221% last year, reinforcing a strong market acceptance for its new Mack Anthem. John Walsh, vice-president of marketing…
Equipment New Western Star leadership eyes vocational growth July 17, 2018 YOUNTVILLE, Calif. – David Carson, the newly installed president of Western Star, says the company is positioned for growth in the vocational segment and poised to take advantage of a…
Equipment International introduces new vocational models, warranty packages January 24, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Navistar International has expanded its line of HV vocational trucks, and introduced additional warranty coverage for it’s A26 engine. The company introduced at World of Concrete…
Equipment Driving the International HV October 30, 2017 HV, LoneStar latest International trucks to get new interior
Equipment International reveals new vocational truck September 25, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – International took the wraps off a new HV vocational truck at the North American Commercial Vehicle show here today. The truck will come with the International A-26…
Equipment Driving the Volvo VHD with I-Shift crawler gears July 4, 2016 Volvo’s crawler gears offer better control when even 1 mph is too fast
Equipment Driving the International HX620 April 26, 2016 New HX Series could represent a severe-service revival for International
Equipment East Coast International brings HX Series to Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show April 7, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. — The Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show runs Apr. 7-8 at the Moncton Coliseum Complex and East Coast International Trucks is taking the opportunity to introduce eastern fleets to…
Equipment Cat’s CT681 enters full production February 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Caterpillar has announced its model CT681 vocational truck is now in full production. The CT681 is a Class 8 set-forward axle truck intended for snow plow,…
