Hendrickson, Freightliner Trucks partner to launch Haulmaax EX truck suspension system
The Haulmaax EX suspension is designed to offer flexibility for trucks that operate in both on- and off-highway conditions.
Allison Transmission launches new transmission, partnership with Freightliner Trucks
Allison Transmission has launched the 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS) transmission, and has announced a partnership with Freightliner Trucks in conjunction with the new product. As part of the partnership, Freightliner will be the first to offer the 3414 transmission, which is an enhancement of Allison’s 3000 Series made specifically for regional haul applications.
Freightliner Trucks touts new vocational truck option paired with Cummins X12 engine
Freightliner Trucks will showcase a new option for the first time at World of Concrete: The Freightliner 114SD concrete mixer spec’d with the new Cummins X12 engine. Up to 600 lbs. lighter than other medium-bore engines in the 10-13 liter category, the Cummins X12 engine is made to increase payload and productivity, the OEM reported.
Watch: Freightliner Trucks Detroit Assurance 5.0 safety system demo: Active Brake Assist
Freightliner Trucks demoed its new Detroit Assurance 5.0 Active Braking Assist 5.0 during an event held in Las Vegas during CES. The always-on system fuses camera and radar technology detects moving pedestrians and cyclists in front of the truck and can deploy full braking—an industry first. It can also detect and mitigate a collision with
Freightliner Trucks, Hendrickson partner on liftable forward tandem axle
Freightliner Trucks has partnered with Hendrickson to offer a Hendrickson OPTIMAAX 6×2 liftable forward tandem axle exclusive to the new Freightliner Cascadia. The new OPTIMAAX design will help carriers with diminishing loads, like bulk haulers and delivery vehicles that may have empty back hauls after carrying items such as groceries, livestock, beverages and fuel, Freightliner
Detroit to be honored as ‘Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working City’
Freightliner Trucks announced that Detroit is the next city to be honored as a Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities award recipient. The program, which launched in 2015, recognizes cities across North America that are fueling economic growth. Detroit is the fourth-ranked city in North America for manufacturing employment. It is also among: The top 10%
Freightliner Trucks names 2016’s ‘hardest working cities’
Freightliner Trucks has named the winners of its Hardest Working Cities recognition program: New York City, Charlotte, Edmonton, and Seattle/Tacoma. It is the second year that Freightliner has named the hardest working cities. “We created the Freightliner Hardest Working Cities program because it’s clear that vibrant local economies count on severe duty trucks, and the
Freightliner Trucks announces new Hardest Working City
The American economy continues to improve, with some markets leading the way that are worthy of acknowledging, according to Freightliner Trucks. The OE believes cities would not be able to thrive as abundantly without work trucks and those who operate them. The Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities program salutes cities spearheading community growth and innovation. The
Freightliner Trucks recognizes America’s Hardest Working Cities
Vocational truck operators provide essential services that help revitalize communities, and Freightliner Trucks believes it’s time to celebrate these accomplishments. During an event at the 2015 Work Truck Show, the North American market leader in vocational trucks announced the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities program to recognize the role vocational trucks, and the men and
NCDOT orders Freightliner trucks for operations
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has ordered 67 Freightliner 114SD severe-duty trucks for its fleet. All of the trucks will be manufactured at the Freightliner Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant in Mt. Holly, N.C. Equipped with Cummins ISL9 engines built in Rocky Mount, N.C., the 114SD trucks will be used for a variety
