Chevrolet and GMC pickup and van lineup on display at Work Truck Show
Chevrolet and GMC’s lineups of job-ready trucks and vans, including the all-new 2015 City Express, are on display at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. “Businesses have very specific hauling and towing needs, so we offer our customers more model combinations on our pickups than any other manufacturer,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president
Navistar introduces new product offerings for vocational segments
Navistar Inc. announced that is has expanded vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices for severe service and medium-duty product lines by expanding vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices on International brand vocational truck models. In addition, the company will add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines starting this summer. The company’s
Alcoa extends Dura-Bright surface treatment option to M-Series medium-duty wheels
Alcoa Inc.‘s wheel and transportation products unit is now offering its Dura-Bright wheels with XBR technology to the medium-duty truck segment. Alcoa’s no-polish Dura-Bright wheels were unveiled at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Dura-Bright production process penetrates the forged aluminum, which “holds the shine even after hundreds of washes and thousands
New Goodyear tires target mixed-service applications
The new Goodyear G731 MSA and G751 MSA mixed-service tires will be available this summer. The tire are designed for construction, dump, cement mixers and other mixed-service fleets to help their trucks travel across challenging surfaces. Fleets will be able to buy several sizes of these tires with Goodyear’s exclusive DuraSeal Technology. The G731 MSA,
Prelim heavy- and medium-duty net orders up
February NA Classes 5-7 net orders are expected at 19,600 units (±5%) and Class 8 net orders are expected at 29,200 units (±5%), when actual data are released mid-month. “February’s Class 8 orders were the fifth best since Q2 2006,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. “Despite falling 16% from January, February’s net
SAF-HOLLAND introduces auxiliary steerable lift axle suspension system
SAF-HOLLAND, a global manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, announced the introduction of its 13.5k capacity, NEWAY LSZ auxiliary steerable lift axle suspension system. With a 17.5-inch package size, the LSZ’s design is a minimum of 4 in. up to 10 in. shorter than comparable lift axles, said the company. This design offers
Mitsubishi Fuso introduces new higher-GVWR Class 3 work truck
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. introduced its new Canter FE130 work truck at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on March 5. Its new entry into the Class 3 segment boosts GVWR and body/payload capacity by 700 lb. over the previous FE125 model. According to the company, the boost in GVWR is actually
New Continental off-road tire for working trucks debuts at NTEA
The new Conti TerraPlus HD3 drive tire from Continental Tire the Americas made its debut at NTEA’s The Work Truck Show today, featuring an all-new, aggressive tread pattern designed for Class 4 and 5 working trucks. The Conti TerraPlus HD3 (Heavy Drive 3rd Generation) will be on display in the Continental Commercial Vehicle Tire booth
Velvac announces acquisition of ViewMaster product line
Velvac Inc., a manufacturer of components to the truck, bus, recreational and specialty vehicle industries, announced that it has acquired the assets of the ViewMaster mirror product line from the former Mirror Lite Co. ViewMaster mirrors are used on vehicles in the refuse market, as well as other heavy- and medium-duty trucks. “While Velvac’s primary
Michelin announces new sizes of construction tires
Michelin North America‘s earthmover unit announced it will soon offer new sizes of its X Crane+ and X-Super Terrain+ to meet demand in the construction industry. The new Michelin X Crane+ 525/80R25 size will be available in April. The new Michelin X-Super Terrain +, which is used on articulated dump trucks, has been re-engineered with
Isuzu celebrates 30th anniversary of Isuzu Commercial Trucks in U.S. market
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. commemorated its 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market at a special ceremony during the National Truck Equipment Association’s 2014 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The KS22, the first Isuzu truck in America, arrived at the Port of Jacksonville, Fla. on Nov. 10, 1984. It had
Meritor launches P600 Series heavy-haul planetary axles
Meritor Inc. announced the introduction of the P600 Series planetary axles, including the P610 and P614, and will showcase them during the ConExpo tradeshow in Las Vegas. These two planetary axles are engineered for heavy-haul, oil field, logging and mining applications globally and are ready for production. The P610 and P614 axles, available in tandem
