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Work Truck Show
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Mack sees sleeper orders explode, adds two new products
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 with Mack, said the sleeper truck industry as a whole…
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Canada-U.S. trade likely to suffer further
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – North American trade is being conducted in a “climate of suspicion and retaliation” and is not likely to improve anytime soon. That was the sobering message from Dr. Laura Dawson, director of the Canada Institute, who participated…
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Freightliner co-creating electric vehicles with customers
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Freightliner’s electrification strategy involves staying close to customers and having them actively participate in the design process through a concept called co-creation. Greg Treinen, advanced technology marketing manager for Freightliner, said during a Work Truck Show press…
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Hino getting into Class 8 market in North America
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Hino Trucks today announced its all-new XL Series line of Class 7 and 8 vehicles at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Hino XL7 and XL8 2020 models – which will begin production in early…
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Mack makes enhancements to its Granite model trucks
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – With continued economic growth in the U.S. and truck sales surging, Mack Trucks announced a handful of enhancements to its products during the Work Truck Show today. Most notable was an increase in ground clearance in six…
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New MV Series truck designed with drivers in mind
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – International Truck took the leash off its new MV Series vocational truck, as the company focuses on drivers and putting tough jobs to bed. “Vocational is a focus for us,” said Michael Cancelliere, president of truck and…
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Ford releases third-generation Transit Connect cargo van
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Coined the “workhorse of the Transit Connect lineup,” Ford Motor Company announced a new 2019 Transit Connect cargo van today during Work Truck. The third of its generation in nine years, the Transit Connect comes with seven…
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Fuso announces its gas-powered FE Series Class 4-5 at Work Truck
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – In the spirit of providing options to its customers, Mitsubishi Fuso today announced its 2019 gasoline-powered Class 4 and 5 FE Series cabover truck. The new gasoline powertrain work truck completes a trifecta in the FE Series,…
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Boosting Canada-US relations
New NTEA president excited to continue growth of Canada-US trucking relationship
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Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC engine gets increased durability rating
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America saw the B-10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine increased to 375,000 miles. Making the announcement during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Isuzu said the B10-life rating is an industry-standard…
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Fuso shows off its fully-electric eCanter at Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced the US, Europe and Japanese release of its full-electric eCanter at the Work Truck Show March 15. The Class 4 eCanter is designed with urban delivery in mind, and will boast…
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Allison Transmission announces FuelSense 2.0 during Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission today (March 14) announced its new Fuel Sense 2.0 featuring DynActive Shifting, which the company said provides up to 6% additional fuel savings compared to its original offering. “This latest technology further reduces fuel consumption…
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Getting ZEVs on the road
Green Truck Summit panel addresses how government tackles greenhouse gas emissions from transportation
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Daimler unveils DD5 engine at Work Truck Show; DD8 to follow
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Daimler Truck North America released the first of two new medium duty engines to Work Truck Show attendees March 2 – the Detroit DD5. The DD5, which Daimler plans to follow up with the Detroit DD8 in…
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Isuzu’s new 2018 Class 6 offering unveiled at Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – While many companies were revealing their products for 2017 at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada offered up its 2018 Class 6 F-Series medium-duty truck, the Isuzu FTR. The truck is…
