Zero Emissions, Positive Performance: Kenworth’s ZECT February 23, 2018 The Kenworth T680 hydrogen hybrid regional hauler. Kenworth has removed the black shroud from its latest green initiative, the Zero Emissions Cargo Transport (ZECT). The heavy-duty truck is a hydrogen…
Style and Substance: The Mack Anthem January 9, 2018 Mack has traditionally been pretty conservative with its truck styling, but the new Anthem model puts boots to that notion. Not since Navistar tapped into the retro vein with…
Working Above its Weight Class: The Cummins X12 January 9, 2018 Cummins’ new X12 engine is slated to hit the street sometime early this year, probably shortly after its formal launch in February or March. The engine was introduced in…
On the Spot at expo Transporte December 12, 2017 Expo Transporte is Latin America’s largest trucking and transportation trade show. It takes place every two years in Guadalajara, Mexico. This year, equipment editor Jim Park was there for…
Equipment Don’t call it an AMT October 19, 2017 Eaton’s Endurant is the North American trucking industry’s first purpose-built automated transmission
Test Driving Paccar’s New Automated Transmission October 4, 2017 Paccar is the latest OEM to claim its own proprietary integrated powertrain. For Paccar, it began with the MX-11 and MX-13 engines in 2010. Last October, the company announced a proprietary drive axle, the 40,000-lb Paccar Tandem Drive Axle.
Equipment Driving the new Mack Anthem September 20, 2017 Who says efficiency and bold traditional styling can’t co-exist?
Tour the Kenworth T680 Driver’s Studio September 15, 2017 A good night's sleep is pretty important to an over the road driver. So Kenworth has designed a sleeper with lots of room and some special amenities.
Kenworth T680’s Updated Aero Package September 13, 2017 When Kenworth launched the T680 in 2012, the company said it was the most aerodynamic truck it had ever built. A few things have changed since then, and the T680 has evolved, and it's not even more aerodynamically efficient.
Equipment Driving the new Volvo VNL September 11, 2017 Volvo’s driver-centric approach to the design of the new VNL has resulted in a truck that’s incredibly comfortable to operate, and spend time in
Equipment Driving Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks with new Paccar transmission August 24, 2017 The new Paccar automated transmission completes its powertrain puzzle
Equipment Driving the new Volvo VNR June 23, 2017 The design of the all-new Volvo VNR was heavily inspired by driver feedback
Transportation No one-trick pony April 22, 2017 Kenworth's new T880S vocational truck is more than just a mixer
Driving Impressions of Cat’s CT680L April 18, 2017 In this Focus On episode, Jim Park will Focus On his impressions of Caterpillar's CT680L's driving experience. Specifically, he highlights the various driver amenities and cab features that reduce cab noise and make the driving experience pleasant.
Transportation Driving the Mack Granite, MHD with 2017 power December 27, 2016 Latest emissions standards bring performance benefits, without adding complexity
