Continental unveils integrated strategy for fleets

LOUISVILLE Ky. -- The trucking industry may know Continental for its tires, but there is a lot more to the company than that.

Continental rolls out drive tire for both regional and linehaul needs

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Arguing that in today's challenging North American economy, carriers require flexibility, Continental Tire has launched a drive tire that addresses the needs of fleets who want to run both linehaul and regional applications...

Peterbilt unveils new vocational truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt has introduced a new vocational truck, which it claims is the result of the most extensive research and development process in company history.

Navistar’s 13L SCR engines on schedule

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The very first International ProStar tractors with MaxxForce 13-litre engines with SCR are on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Cummins drives fuel savings through downspeeding, SmartTorque2 ratings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins will deliver improved fuel mileage through a combination of downspeeding and its new SmartTorque2 engine ratings, the company announced prior to the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Cummins Emissions Solutions showcases new urea dosing system

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins Emission Solutions is showcasing at the Mid-America Trucking Show, a new urea dosing system it says can improve performance of the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in cold weather.

Bendix turns its attention to the trailer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Development of a new trailer information module, and the expansion of its tire pressure monitoring system for trailers, were among the announcements Bendix made at this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council...

TMD introduces new disc brake friction material, launches program to reduce relining costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- TMD Friction has rolled out a new program it says will help fleets reduce brake reline costs.

New Reyco Granning suspension designed to withstand abuse

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Reyco Granning has designed a new air-ride trailer suspension that is more resistant to damage from curb impacts.

Dana debuts efficient new tandem axle

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new Spicer AdvanTek 40 tandem axle from Dana could provide operating savings totaling $8,000 over a five-year period, the company announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings here this week.

Cummins, Eaton collaborate on new powertrain

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eaton and Cummins have collaborated on an integrated powertrain that combines enhanced versions of their newest products, the Eaton Fuller Advantage (FA) Series UltraShift Plus transmission and Cummins ISX15 engine with...

Meritor Wabco provides updates on four new systems

TROY, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco held a Webinar with journalists in early March, to update the industry on a series of new or improved products aimed at reducing fuel and crash costs for fleet customers.

Mack debuts Granite MHD 4×2

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Mack’s iconic Granite has broken into the Class 7 market, in the form of a 4x2 Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) configuration, showcased for the first time at the NTEA Work Truck Show this week.

Allison introduces hybrid propulsion system

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has introduced a fully automatic hybrid system for medium- and heavy-duty distribution, refuse and utility vehicles.

Western Star introduces all-wheel drive 4700

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Western Star has come out with an all-wheel drive version of its 4700 set-back axle truck.