New transmissions available for heavy-hauling Kenworths

Paccar TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions can now be ordered on Kenworth’s Class 8 heavy on-highway and select off-highway vocational trucks. The 18-speed transmissions build on the Paccar TX-12,…

Endurant XD and XD Pro transmissions for heavy weights, demanding terrain

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has unveiled the spec’s for its Endurant XD and XD Pro automated transmissions, supporting on-highway applications with high gross combined weight ratings and severe-duty…

International makes Endurant transmission standard

International LT, RH and LoneStar heavy-duty trucks will now include the Endurant 12-speed automated transmission as standard equipment. The transmission developed by Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies can support torques of 1,850 lb-ft, and be paired with the Cummins X15 or International A26 engine.

Allison, Freightliner join forces in transmission launch

The 3414 RHS will come with ratings up to 410 hp and 1,450 lb-ft of torque. ATLANTA, Ga. – Allison Transmission has launched its new Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series…

Guts and Gears: How to choose a transmission for heavy hauls

TORONTO, Ont. -- All the power in the world won't get you anywhere if your transmission can't manage it properly. Heavier loads present some unique spec'ing challenges.

Daimler Trucks to Make New Medium Duty Engines in Detroit

DETROIT, MI -- Daimler Trucks on Friday announced it is making a big financial investment to enable production of the new Detroit DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines at Detroit's headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, MI. Joined by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, and nearly 2,000 United Auto Workers employees, the company celebrated the announcement of the new lines of DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines and officially launched production of the company's Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission, previously manufactured in Germany. The new engines, first announced at the 2014 American Trucking Associations annual conference, will be available in select Daimler Truck North America vehicles by the end of 2016.

Eaton to Supply Navistar’s Heavy-Duty Remanufactured Transmissions

GALESBURG, MI - Truck maker Navistar has chosen Eaton as their new supplier of heavy-duty remanufactured transmissions.

Con-Way Sets The Tone For the Future of Truck Fleets

JOPLIN, MO - Con-way announced a massive purchase of 550 new tractors all with 6x4 axles, out of which 540 will be equipped with automated transmissions, in hopes of attracting more young truck drivers.