Market leader Daimler optimistic about future growth in truck sales

GRAPEVINE, TEX - It may be that being a market share leader in North American Class 6-8 truck sales makes for a more optimistic outlook, but Andreas Renschler, head of  Daimler Trucks is not buying into all the economic doom and gloom.

Eaton reaches hybrid milestone, adds new options

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corp. says that trucks with its hybrid-electric systems have now accumulated more than 200 million miles of service, eliminating the consumption of about eight million gallons of fuel and reducing emissions by 80,000...

Hyster Company launches new line of AC-powered order pickers

GREENVILLE, N.C.  -- Hyster Company has launched a new series of AC-powered OrderPickers.

Here come the middleweights

TORONTO, Ont. - Classes 4 and 5 trucks are medium-duty vehicles ranging from GVW 14,500 to 19,500 lbs. No special licence is required to drive one and the applications can vary from a flatdeck to tilt box, cargo van, snowplow or mini-dump. PTOs...

Caterpillar now delivering first CT660 vocational trucks

PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar's highly anticipated CT660 vocational truck is now approved for shipment to customers, the company has announced.

Modified aerodynamic trailer design unveiled at Energotest

BLAINVILLE, Que. -- At the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Que. yesterday, FPInnovations, Manac and Cascades showed off what they are billing as a "state-of-the-art" semi-trailer design.

Volvo introduces ‘downspeeding’ concept, promises 3% fuel savings

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has developed a new powertrain package for its VN series tractors that allows the engine to run about 200 rpm slower than usual, reducing fuel consumption by as much as 3% compared to traditional powertrains.

Peterbilt’s 386 LNG receives SmartWay designation

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt says it is the first manufacturer to have an alternative fuel-powered vehicle verified by the EPA SmartWay program.

Western Star announces substantial product upgrades

PORTLAND, Ore. -- In 2009, Western Star received a vote of confidence from parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in the form of some autonomy, including development of its own engineering division and an organization focused...

Idealease now leasing Capacity terminal tractors

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Idealease has announced it is now leasing Capacity terminal tractors through its North American network.

Fuel efficiency regs need more incentives to see results: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance says the proposed regulation to establish fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction standards for heavy trucks in Canada is likely to only have a modest effect on emissions reductions...

Pete intros new features for Model 320

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt is introducing a range of new features for its Model 320, designed to improve manoeuvrability, vehicle utility and driver comfort.

Raydan introduces 84,000-lb Air Link suspension

EDMONTON, Alta. -- Raydan Manufacturing has added an 84,000-lb rated Air Link suspension for tandem drive applications to its lineup.

Truck Blue Book gives added value to used trucks with X One singles

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin says its X One wide-base single truck tires have gained an important nod of approval, in the form of a 'value-added' designation from Truck Blue Book.

Verspeeten Cartage deploys new lightweight Titan trash trailers

INGERSOLL, Ont. -- Observant drivers along Ontario's Hwy. 401 may have noticed a sleek new aluminum trash trailer being pulled by Verspeeten Cartage tractors in recent months.