Kenworth to offer new medium-duty engines
Kenworth will install the new PACCAR PX-6 and PX-8 medium-duty engines in Kenworth’s conventional Class 6 and 7 vehicles in January 2007.
Peterbilt introduces new medium-duty cabover
Peterbilt is introducing a new cabover, the Model 220. It initially will be offered in Class 7 truck configurations and will be limited to 100 units, the company said.
International 9000 features new suspension system
For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel.
Carlisle now manufactures new heavy-duty brake shoes
Carlisle Motion Control Industries Inc. said it is launching a new line of OE quality brake shoes featuring induction hardened cam and anchor ends to prevent mushrooming and improve long-term durability.
Auxiliary power unit manufacturer moves to bigger location
Anticipating sales growth into the triple digits, Auxiliary Power Dynamics, manufacturers of the Willis APU, recently completed its move to a new facility in Sparks, Nev., which is five times bigger than Willis’ previous location, the company said.
Walker Mega-flow NoiseBraker mufflers deliver enhanced performance
Heavy-duty fleets looking to improve performance can now turn to the durable Walker Mega-Flow NoiseBraker muffler,maker said.
Kenworth introduces Medium Duty Van Body program
Kenworth said its new Medium Duty Van Body program will offer customers one-stop shopping at participating Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada, the manufacturer said.
Rostra rearsight offered on Dodge Sprinter van
Rostra Precision Controls Inc. offers its RearSight camera system for the Dodge Sprinter Van.
Grote offers new line of LED lamps
Grote Industries unveiled a new line of bright, white LED lamps. Grote’s 18-diode LED lamps are twice as bright as anything else on the market, the company said.
PSI technology offered on prepped Meritor axles
Meritor ThermALERT, an advanced Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI technology designed to help detect elevated wheel-end operating temperatures, is available on new trailers assembled with Meritor prepped TN- TQ- and P-spindle profile trailer axles.
Hendrickson extends warranty on Steertek axle
Hendrickson announced the extension of the limited warranty on the Steertek truck and tractor steer axle to five years or 750,000 miles.
Freightliner selects BorgWarner fans, fan drives
BorgWarner Thermal Systems fans and fan drives will be standard equipment on all Freightliner LLC Class 8 trucks, beginning January 1, 2007.