Crossroads Trailer Sales & Service joins HDA Truck Pride
HDA Truck Pride has expanded membership into the midwest with the addition of three Crossroads Trailer Sales and Service locations. With locations in Albert Lea, Minnesota; Hudson, Colorado; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Crossroads Trailer bolsters HDA Truck Pride’s parts distribution and service footprint, the company says. Crossroads Trailer provides parts and service to all-makes
Volvo celebrates 25 years of VNL model truck
Volvo Trucks North America is celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Volvo VNL, a model first introduced to the North American market in 1996. As part of the VNL 25th anniversary celebration, all Volvo VNL models coming off the production line in 2021 will have commemorative badges affixed to the exterior door panels. For 25
Link Mfg. breaks ground on new manufacturing, training facility
Link Mfg., Ltd. has formally announced its plan to begin construction of a new 50,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and training facility. Company officials and dignitaries used gold-tipped ceremonial shovels to break ground in Sioux Center, Iowa, symbolically starting a construction process that is anticipated to be completed in December of 2021. The event was held on the
Hankook Tire enters trailer tire segment
Hankook Tire has entered the trailer tire segment by adding the Vantra Trailer and high-load variant Vantra Trailer TH31 to its lineup. The company says the tire will fit most popular trailer applications. The Vantra Trailer will be released in nine sizes, while the Vantra Trailer for high loads (TH31) will be released in three
ACT Research: Preliminary March N.A. Class 8 orders up 424% y/y
Preliminary N.A. Class 8 net orders in March were 40,000 units, down 10% from February, but 424% higher than March of last year’s COVID-stricken intake, according to ACT Research. N.A. Classes 5-7 demand, with orders at 31,400 units, were up 19% from February. Demand was more than double (103%) its year-ago level. Complete industry data
Hendrickson’s Ultimaax suspension available on Miller Industries’ Century M100 Rotator
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems‘ Ultimaax advanced severe-duty rubber suspension in the 60,000-lb. capacity rating will be available on Miller Industries’ new Century M100 Rotator. Ultimaax is an advanced severe-duty rubber suspension that the company says is ideal for fleets that need enhanced stability, handling and ride quality. “In Miller’s Class 8 program, our demand
NACFE announces 13 fleets participating in Run on Less – Electric
This fall, 13 fleets will take part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less – Electric: a real-world demonstration of zero-emissions goods movement. The following fleets are helping NACFE and partner RMI showcase the benefits and discuss the challenges of electric trucks: Alpha Baking Co. operating a Workhorse C1000 in
Dana expands Spicer Life Series service-free u-joint portfolio
Dana Incorporated has added new SPL 140SFX service-free u-joints for medium-duty applications to its portfolio of Spicer Life Series service-free u-joints for commercial vehicles. Dana says the new Spicer SPL140SFX eliminates the zerk hole lube drill and tap, and includes a tube of Spicer ultra-premium synthetic grease that is compatible with all NLGI-2 greases. Once
ZF announces first order of latest-gen. Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes
ZF has announced the first delivery of Navistar International LT series trucks equipped with WABCO Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes to Schuster Co. The U.S. refrigerated trucking fleet began taking delivery of 100 trucks in January 2021. Now in its fifth generation, ZF saysthe Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes include: Up to 50% fewer parts,
Volvo partners with Aurora on autonomous transport solution development
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based self-driving company Aurora to jointly develop on-highway autonomous trucks. The agreement signed between Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora is a long-term partnership spanning over several years, and the initial focus is on hub-to-hub applications for customers in North America, the companies say. Automation is aimed
Bendix Wingman Fusion with enhanced features standard on International LT, RH Series
Bendix Wingman Fusion with an enhanced feature set is now standard safety equipment on the International Trucks LT Series and RH Series, and an option on the MV Series, HV Series and HX Series. Additionally, the company says International is the first North American truck manufacturer to offer Bendix’s Fusion ACB (active cruise with braking)
Daimler Trucks N.A. appoints Stefan Kürschner as CFO
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has appointed Stefan Kürschner to the role of chief financial officer. Kürschner’s appointment to CFO is effective May 1. He will retain his role as a member of DTNA’s eight-member operating committee and report to Jochen Götz, executive vice president, finance and controlling at Daimler Trucks and Buses. A replacement
