International Truck enhances LoneStar features
International Truck announced major enhancements to the International LoneStar truck. According to International, the LoneStar was designed with uptime in mind with new features that improve reliability and serviceability, as well as functionality. For example: • The new single-canister aftertreatment system is not just 60% smaller and 40% lighter, but is also simplified for quicker
Daimler Trucks tests platooning systems on U.S. highways
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has been testing platooning systems on test tracks and select U.S. highway to demonstrate how the new technology can improve fuel efficiency, driver productivity, convenience and safety. The first step of platooning is called “pairing” where two trucks travel in tandem at distances closer than what is possible under manual
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
Western Star details new product options
Here’s the rundown of the newly available options announced for Western Star trucks. Forward lighting option for 4700 models, 4800 and 4900 models The Western Star 4700 can now be spec’d with factory-direct H4 halogen headlight bulbs. The bulbs provide a brighter light than regular incandescent bulbs for better visibility. The cost-efficient H4 bulbs are
Cummins highlights upcoming X12 engine, additional technology at NACV
At the North American Commercial Vehicle show, Cummins offered a glimpse into its product road map with its super-efficient diesel engines (the X12 and X15) that are paired with the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies Endurant transmission. The lighter-weight X12 engine is engineered for performance and power while offering increased fuel economy through the use
Eaton Cummins joint venture debuts its automated transmission
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has introduced the new Endurant 12-speed automated transmission, a 1,850 lb.-ft. capable heavy-duty transmission. Designed for linehaul applications, Endurant weighs up to 105 lbs. less than competitive automated manual transmissions (AMTs). Endurant is the first automated heavy-duty transmission to be introduced as part of the newly formed joint venture between
NACFE ‘Run on Less’ achieves 10 MPG average, conquers real-world challenges
Run on Less, a cross-country road show to showcase fuel efficient truck technology and equipment, announced an average of more than 10 MPG in real world conditions hauling real world freight. The seven participating trucks drove a combined 50,107 miles during the seventeen day event which kicked off on September 6. They achieved a cumulative
Nikola, Bosch team up to develop electric truck powertrain
Nikola Motor Co. announced plans to bring the Nikola One and Two, a class 8 hydrogen-electric truck lineup, to market by 2021. According to Nikola, the truck will deliver more than 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 ft./lbs. of torque all with “zero local emissions.” At the heart of the Nikola truck lineup is a new commercial
Military-spec booster cables now available to the public
To jump start dead batteries and vehicles rapidly back into service, Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB) now offers its heavy-duty military-spec booster cables to the public. Developed by MIB for the U.S. military since 1984, MIB’s MIL-SPEC booster cables combine 1-gauge stranded copper welding type cable with solid copper clamps for enhanced electrical conductivity
Maintenance tips for truck brake friction
In terms of brake friction maintenance, there is a lot more to look out for beyond whether the pads or friction is worn. The surrounding parts should also be checked in any inspection. For our in-depth story on brake friction, we interviewed brake experts from Bendix, Haldex, Hendrickson, Meritor, SAF-Holland, TMD Friction and WABCO. These
Bendix outlines recommended procedures for flood-damaged air brake systems
In countless ways, this hurricane season’s extensive and severe flooding has been devastating for people and property. With truck drivers and the trucking industry so vital to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in these areas, it’s important to keep tractors and trailers in safe operating condition and help avoid future issues if they’ve been exposed
Mack Trucks introduces Anthem on-highway truck
Mack Trucks has announced the launch of the Mack Anthem, a fully new on-highway truck. “As one of the most significant new trucks in Mack’s 117-year history, the Anthem combines our latest innovations with more than a century of truck-building know-how,” said Dennis Slagle, president of Mack Trucks. “The incredible result is a truck that’s
