ROAD TEST: The little engine that could

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- As the buzz surrounding natural gas as a viable alternative to diesel in the heavy truck industry continues to grow, manufacturers have rapidly expanded their natural gas-fueled offerings in an effort to position...

Allison automatics to be standard in Freightliner’s natural gas trucks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission has announced its products will be the exclusive offering in Frieghtliner’s natural gas vehicles, including the new Cascadia 113 natural gas day cab tractor, which will go into production next...

SmartWay program setting retread standards

FULLERTON, Cal. -- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a SmartWay verification program for retreads, and will use Yokohama’s RY617 as the benchmark casing for the program.

Meritor presents remanufacturing as a way to reduce costs, go green

PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- Going green may be fashionable right now, but sooner or later everyone will be doing it - not through choice, but through necessity. The thing is, going green is not just about social responsibility; if it’s done...

Pete’s 579 gains SmartWay approval

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt has announced its new Model 579 has been SmartWay-certified.

UPDATED: Navistar to combine advanced EGR with SCR in 2013

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar announced this morning it is working with the EPA and CARB to transition to a combination of advanced exhaust gas recirculation (A-EGR) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

Volvo launches I-See ‘autopilot’ fuel-saving technology in Europe

GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Volvo Trucks in Sweden has developed a new I-See feature that uses a truck’s kinetic energy to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 5%.

Carrier Transicold names new reefer line ecoForward

ATHENS, Ga. -- Carrier Transicold has named its new platform of “ultra-efficient” trailer refrigeration units.

Peterbilt to offer ISX12 G

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt has announced it will offer the natural gas Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine when it becomes available in 2013.

This is Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. -- A sign posted in the office proclaims ‘This is Detroit,’ and it is right in every sense of the word. This is the home of a brand that shares its name with America’s motor city, and the Detroit name is...

The TRUth about Tier 4

Owners and managers of refrigerated fleets are approaching the EPA Tier 4 emissions deadline for trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) engines with some trepidation. And after what they’ve gone through with the EPA emissions mandates for big...

Mack applies integration to the support side of the business

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Building on its ‘Mack’s got your back’ campaign, Mack Trucks is now offering a new Complete Care service that provides preventive maintenance and periodic vehicle inspections as part of its Mack Pedigree...

In pursuit of better braking

It was an introduction to Canadian trucking that Mark Lee, Truck News columnist and a longtime professional driver imported from the United Kingdom, will never forget.

Kenworth begins production of new T680

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Kenworth’s latest model, the T680, has entered full production at the company’s Chillicothe, Ohio truck plant.

Freightliner unveils new Cascadia Evolution; promises 7% fuel savings

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Freightliner has introduced a new version of its flagship Cascadia, which it claims will provide 5% better fuel economy than today’s model, even when equipped with all the latest aerodynamic fairings introduced earlier...