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On the Spot at expo Transporte

December 12, 2017 12:00AM by Jim Park

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 the opening ceremonies and the first two days of the week-long…

Don’t call it an AMT

October 19, 2017 1:35PM by James Menzies

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 12:00AM by Jim Park

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.

Driving the new Mack Anthem

September 20, 2017 7:08AM by James Menzies

Who says efficiency and bold traditional styling can’t co-exist?

Tour the Kenworth T680 Driver’s Studio

September 15, 2017 12:00AM by Jim Park

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 12:00AM by Jim Park

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.

Driving the new Volvo VNL

September 11, 2017 10:09AM by James Menzies

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

Driving Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks with new Paccar transmission

August 24, 2017 10:39AM by James Menzies

The new Paccar automated transmission completes its powertrain puzzle

Driving the new Volvo VNR

June 23, 2017 3:43PM by James Menzies

The design of the all-new Volvo VNR was heavily inspired by driver feedback

No one-trick pony

April 22, 2017 8:42PM by James Menzies

Kenworth’s new T880S vocational truck is more than just a mixer

Driving Impressions of Cat’s CT680L

April 18, 2017 12:00AM by Jim Park

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.