Launches planned for Work Truck Show

Four manufacturers have announced they will unveil new vehicles at this year’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chevrolet Commercial Vehicles will round out its commercial truck portfolio with Silverado 4500HD and 5500HD chassis cabs, Ford Commercial Vehicles will have a launch of its own, and International will debut what it’s touting as “the driver’s ultimate work truck.” Hino, meanwhile, will introduce a line of Class 7 and 8 trucks, to be powered by

Abex introduces premium brake rotors

Abex Rotors (PRNewsfoto/Federal-Mogul Motorparts) Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Abex brand has introduced a new series of premium brake rotors for heavy-duty vehicles. Designed to work with the company’s Air Disc Brake…

TruckSeries simplifies VIN entry

Mitchell 1 has enhanced its TruckSeries repair software, adding a new vehicle selector tool that eliminates the need to manually enter and verify lengthy Vehicle Identification Numbers. Technicians simply…

Reefer liners fight mold and mildew

Liners in 2019 Great Dane Everest Reefer trailers are now treated with an antimicrobial product known as Microban, supporting requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and…

Western Star continues awesomeness

This paint scheme was introduced to celebrate Western Star’s 50th anniversary. Those who want to celebrate Western Star’s 50th anniversary…

TruNorth’s app for warranty claims

The TruNorth app interface. TruNorth Warranty Programs of North America has introduced a mobile app that offers a way to place warranty claims. Warranty holders begin a new claim…

Wingman Fusion on more Kenworths

Kenworth T370 Bendix Wingman Fusion collision avoidance systems are now being offered as factory-installed options on Kenworth T270 and T370 models – in addition to their T680 and T880…

Western Star’s “Wings of Awesomeness” continue to soar for 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. – John Denver may have been on the “wings of an eagle,” but Western Star drivers can be on the “Wings of Awesomeness.” For the limited edition graphics…

Glasvan offers antimicrobial protection for its reefer trailers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane’s new 2019 model Great Dane Everest Reefer trailer line up is now equipped with Microban protection. Trailer liners with Microban offer broad-spectrum 24/7 antimicrobial…

Volvo Trucks’s 2018 calendar now available for order

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks’s 2018 calendar is now available for order. The new calendar features photos of the new VNR and VNL series. Calendars are just $15. You can…

Daimler updates Express WriteUp app

PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced enhancements to its Express WriteUp mobile application. Express WriteUp allows service advisors at Freightliner and Western Star dealerships to create…

Bendix Wingman Fusion now an option for Kenworth T270, T370

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth now offers the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system as an option on the Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks. Bendix Wingman Fusion integrates…

Purkeys unveils new nosebox line

LOWELL, Ark. — Purkeys has unveiled its newest space-saving nosebox for the heavy-duty truck market. The Direct nosebox line developed by Purkeys, allows fleets to utilize the functionality of both…

TOP 10 of ’17 — Picks for the top products of the year

TORONTO, ON -- An acquaintance of mine once quipped that he hates picking winners for different contests. Sure, you'll make a friend, he said, but you're still annoying plenty of people who didn't make the cut. So it is when picking the Top 10 products of the year. Today's Trucking's annual look at the top in tech involves looking at hundreds of launches from throughout North America.

New axles for Kenworth T270 and T370

Kenworth T270 and T370 trucks are now available with Dana Spicer S140 single-reduction, single-drive axles, with Gross Axle Weight Ratings of 16,000 to 21,000 pounds.