’07 slump not enough to yield record build-up to 2010: Analysts

LOMBARD, Ill. -- Nearly a million class 8 trucks will be retailed over the four-year period between 2006 through '09 -- whether or not there are problems with low-emission '07 engines, says a leading North American trucking market research firm.

International recognized by JD Power in vocational class

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- International Truck and Engine has received the J.D. Power and Associates award for Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Vocational Segment Class 8 Trucks, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study released last week.

International supplying Ford with new diesel engine

DETROIT -- Navistar's International Truck and Engine says it will supply Ford Motor Co. with a new 6.4-liter Ford Power Stroke Diesel engine for the 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty.

Stanford U study says hybrids could eventually replace FedEx’s medium duty line

DALLAS, TEX. -- Stanford University Graduate School of Business is studying Freightliner's efforts to bring diesel hybrid electric engines to market as an alternative for applications such as delivery vans and utility vehicles.

Former Detroit Diesel CEO replaces Gosnell at ArvinMeritor; company launches emissions arm

TROY, Mich., - Tom Gosnell, president of ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business, is retiring after 27 years at the truck component and aftermarket supplier. He is being replaced Carsten J. Reinhardt, who was previously CEO and president of Detroit Diesel Corp., a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler.

Cat, Navistar settle lawsuits; ink long-term supply deals

PEORIA, Ill. -- Enginemaker Caterpillar Inc. and its customer Navistar International have called a truce.

Buy ‘Em If You Need ‘Em: Trucking analyst

LOMBARD, Ill. -- Booming truck sales record of 2006 is demand driven, says North American trucking market research firm MacKay & Co.

PARTS, SERVICE PURCHASING

Mack, Volvo launch MV Preferred program for managing parts and service repairs purchasing.

KW MIDRANGE VAN BODIES

One-stop medium-duty body shopping at Kenworth dealerships.

NOISEBRAKER MUFFLER

New muffler from Walker reduces back pressure and noise.

KW T660 PENDLETON EDITION

Kenworth's T660 Pendleton Limited Edition model is for 2007 delivery.

WESTERN STAR FRONT WALL

Western Star trucks now feature a redesigned cab front wall.

Freightliner unveils tridem of ’07 engines

PORTLAND -- Freightliner LLC announced that it is continuing with its rigorous preparations for the three EPA '07-compliant engines for launch early next year -- the heavy-duty Detroit Diesel Series 60 and MBE 4000 and the medium-duty MBE 900.

MEDIUM-DUTY BRAKES

International offers new 'Full Power' brake system by Meritor WABCO as standard on select midrange models

Refuse truck maker dumps truck equipment unit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Heil Environmental has sold its truck equipment business, consisting of the Heil Truck Equipment Group and Heil South distributorship, to Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc. a portfolio company of Kirtland Capital Partners.