Hino Trucks donates cab-over truck to CV Technology Center
Hino Trucks recently donated a cab-over truck to Canadian Valley Technology Center, a vocational school located outside of Oklahoma City. As a result of the May 31, 2013, El Reno tornado, CV Tech lost several vehicles that were used as teaching tools in various repair- related programs. Three large diesel trucks were destroyed within the
JohnDow offers TPMS sensor storage cabinets, Fuel Cart line
A new line of TPMS Sensor Storage Cabinets is available from JohnDow Dynamic. The single door TPMS-90 cabinet will hold up to 90 sensors in separate rows for easy identification. Up to 72 sensors can be stored in the TPMS-72P two-door cabinet along with up to 28 boxes of service kits and accessories. A drawer
Volvo Trucks delivers natural gas-powered VNL daycabs to Supervalu
Volvo Trucks in North America began delivery of 35 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Volvo VNL tractors to Supervalu Inc., one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the United States. The CNG-powered Volvo daycabs will operate out of the company’s Mechanicsville, Va., distribution center. “We’re pleased to partner with Supervalu to deliver the latest in
Putting the GM Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab to the test
GMC continues to offer trucks ready to meet fleet needs. There’s nothing like firsthand experience, which is exactly what we got when GM offered a 2014 Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab pickup truck to us for a test drive. The sibling to the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was fitted with a 5.3-liter V8 EcoTec3 355-HP
From sleeper to day cab: Cab conversion might be a consideration for fleets
If you need some additional equipment, you might want to look into a retired over-the-road sleeper that is economically capable of a new life as a day cab. If, on the other hand, you need to dispose of some sleepers that are still alive and well but have 800,000 to a 1 million miles on
Freightliner debuts in-cab training system
Freightliner Trucks and Rolling Strong showcased the Freightliner In-Cab Training (FIT) System, an OEM-designed-and-integrated in-cab exercise and flexibility program that provides drivers with full-body strength-and-conditioning workouts in the cab. The system was first displayed in a Freightliner Cascadia Evolution tractor.
Kenworth cabover body builder manual available
The latest Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual for Class 6 K270 and Class 7 K370 truck models includes specification guidelines for body planning and installation processes. The 96-page manual contains detailed sections on cab and chassis dimensions, 2013 engines, exhaust and aftertreatment designs and functionality, frame layouts, chassis and cab electrical systems, body mounting, frame modifications, and routing.
Viable ideas: Cab-over-engine new technologies
Hino has its eye on new technologies for medium-duty trucks as cab-over-engines (COEs) continue to meet market needs. While the COE is no longer a configuration of choice for Class 8 over-the-road trucking operations, the design is still seen as highly viable in many local and especially in urban operating environments. “The needs of different
Viable ideas: Cab-over-engine new technologies
Hino has its eye on new technologies for medium-duty trucks as cab-over-engines (COEs) continue to meet market needs.
Peterbilt unveils new low-cab forward interior
An all-new ProBilt interior has been introduced by Peterbilt Motors Co. for its low-cab forward Model 320. The interior of the Model 320 underwent a floor-to-ceiling redesign, beginning with the new ergonomic dash layout.