Introducing Maintenance Matters e-zine

TORONTO, Ont. - The publishers of Truck News, Truck West and Motortruck Fleet Executive have launched a new e-zine for maintenance managers, technicians and owner/operators who are responsible for their own maintenance.

Taking the show on the road

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Meritor was absent from this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, having decided the considerable resources required to exhibit there would be better spent giving fleet customers the chance to experience its products...

Thin is in

Low-viscosity heavy-duty engine oils are beginning to get some attention as an easy way to improve fuel economy, while maintaining the protective qualities truck owners have come to expect from time-tested 15W-40 oils.

Hino introduces new air suspension for Model 195

MONTREAL, Que. -- Hino introduced at ExpoCam a new air suspension for its best-selling 195 model.

LEADERS: Meritor Wabco president Jon Morrison on 6×2 axles and advances in electronics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The last six months have seen Meritor Wabco aggressively promoting new and enhanced systems it says can improve truck safety and productivity. Specifically, the company is touting a new generation of its OnGuard collision...

Bose rides momentum following deals with Volvo, Bison

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bose was at the Mid-America Trucking Show, providing truckers with an opportunity to test its vibration-muting truck seat.

Mack gives MP8 customers a boost with additional torque

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Truckers who want ample power out of a 13-litre engine will get just that from Mack, thanks to a new Econodyne+ rating in its MP8 engine.

New suspensions have Mack riding high

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Mack has brought to market a pair of new suspensions the company says will “revolutionize” the Class 8 truck market.

Eaton expands UltraShift Plus line-up

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eaton has added six new models to its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission line, in addition to one designed specifically for Navistar engines.

Trail King comes out with new continuous belt ag trailer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Trail King has come out with a new continuous belt agricultural trailer it says will lessen the risk of cross-contamination, while improving efficiency for ag haulers.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces new side skirt design

LOUISVILLE, Ky --  Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company showcased its Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design, at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Volvo announces VN enhancements to boost safety, fuel efficiency and comfort

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- New Volvo air disc brakes, SmartWay-compliant aerodynamic chassis fairings and a mount for flat panel TVs are the product enhancements Volvo Trucks will be making to its VN models this year.

Hendrickson launches rubber suspension for severe duty markets

LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by entering a market it believes is underserved.Hendrickson used the Mid-America Trucking Show to introduce the ULTIMAAX, a...

Hendrickson introduces “shockless” air suspension to reduce maintenance costs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --  Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems believes it has taken low maintenance suspension systems to a new level with the launch of its Zero-Maintenance Damping  ride technology, announced at the Mid-America...

Dana launches new 6×2 axle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Dana has come out with a new tandem axle for 6x2 applications, which it says can reduce weight by up to 400 lbs.