Navistar begins shipping International DuraStar with Cummins ISB

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar announced this morning that it has begun shipping International DuraStar trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-litre engine.

Dual fuel CNG trucks coming to Ontario through supplier partnership

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The makers of an alternative fuels management system, a truck rental chain and a natural gas supplier have come together to bring the Ontario trucking industry an opportunity to enjoy the cost savings of natural gas, with...

Carrier Transicold’s engine emissions system for California gets CARB approval

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold says its optional engine emissions system (EES) designed to comply with California’s stringent emissions standards has been CARB-approved.

Driving Volvo’s Optimized Series VNM 430 regional haul tractor

DUBLIN, Va. – When it comes to removing weight from a Class 8 truck, how do you determine the value of a single pound removed? That’s one of the questions Volvo sought to answer when optimizing its regional haul tractors for lighter...

Toyo improves casing warranty on commercial truck tires

CYPRESS, Calif. – Toyo Tire has introduced an improved casing warranty on its commercial tires.

ALJEX PLUS PROMILES

Aljex integrates with ProMiles for accurate and reasonably priced truckload mileage calculations. Users can now access ProMiles within the Aljex application to calculate the miles of a given load for pricing and dispatch.

Carrier Transicold introduces new multi-temp trailer refrigeration unit

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold has introduced the Vector 8600MT hybrid trailer refrigeration unit for multi-temp trailers.

Quebec firm offering twin steer prep kits for Freightliner vocational trucks

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Freightliner has announced the availability of twin steer chassis prep kits for its 114SD and 122SD truck models.

Mack introduces Granite MHD rear loader refuse truck

MONTREAL, Que. -- Mack Trucks came to Canada to introduce the new Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) rear loader refuse truck.

Accuride launches new coating for steel wheels; extends service life by up to two years

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Accuride announced today the development of a new coating technology for steel wheels, which it says will extend service life by two years.

Eaton offering extended warranties on used truck components

GALESBURG, Mich. -- Eaton has launched a used truck program for the North American Classes 6-8 markets, which will offer extended warranty options of up to weight years and a million miles on transmissions.

Engine, vehicle manufacturers work towards a global approach to improving fuel efficiency

CHICAGO, Il.-- Manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines worldwide have endorsed a harmonized global approach as an effective pathway to further improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial...

Meritor Wabco’s lane departure warning system available on Freightliner trucks

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced the availability of its OnLane lane departure warning system on Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks.

Goodyear brings out new single-axle drive tire

AKRON, Ohio -- Goodyear has come out with a new single-axle drive tire the company says offers better traction for 6x2 applications.

International LoneStar now available with ISX15

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced its International LoneStar is now available with the Cummins ISX15 engine, completing the truck maker’s transition to an SCR heavy-duty product line.