From advanced safety system assist to electric trucks: Inside the Daimler Trucks IAA 2018 Product Experience
At the Daimler Trucks International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) 2018 Produce Experience, the OEM made several big announcements that advance its integration of technology, connectivity and equipment. Check out the rundown of announcements and the FE take on why they matter to the North American market and videos showing off the new equipment and technology.
Daimler Trucks delivers 50,000th Freightliner New Cascadia
Daimler Trucks reaches the mark of 50,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. with its Freightliner New Cascadia since production started in January 2017. The 50,000th New Cascadia was handed over to the customer Cargo Transporters, based in Claremont, N.C. Currently, Cargo Transporters operates more than 550 Freightliner trucks, now including over 120 New Cascadia. Daimler
K Tool International introduces new line of Power Supply/Jump Starter Kits
K Tool International has introduced a new line of Power Supply/Jump Starter Kits for light- and medium-duty trucks (as well as cars and SUVs). The line includes four part numbers offering varying capabilities in power and electric output. Features include AC wall chargers, DC charge cable, USB charging cables, 8 DC output tips, a flashlight,
Dana Spicer drive axles offered as standard on International MV Series
The Spicer single drive axles from Dana Inc. will be standard equipment on International MV Series medium-duty trucks and IC Bus CE Series and RE Series models, the companies announced. The standard-product position is effective immediately and includes Dana Spicer S110, S130, S140, S170, and S190 models, as well as the 060 Series. “Our medium-duty
More medium-duty electric trucks are coming to market
When Mark Smith, program manager of technology integration with the Vehicle Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, spoke on the subject of fleet electrification at the recent Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, part of his presentation covered the 21st Century Truck Partnership. The 21CTP, he noted,
Gypsum Express fields trucks designed for maximum payload, reliability
With its recent move into bulk materials hauling, Gypsum Express is expanding the size and the scope of its operations. “Our expertise is in the flatbed market, so when we decided to start a bulk division we needed to learn about equipment for that type of operation,” says Larry Wight, vice president of the bulk
Daimler Trucks announces Automated Truck R&D Center
Daimler Trucks announced the creation of an Automated Truck Research and Development Center in Portland, Ore. The facility will be located at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) headquarters on Swan Island in Portland, where DTNA already has a significant research and development presence, including a full-scale heavy-duty truck wind tunnel on Swan Island and
Cummins Integrated Power now available with International LT, LoneStar
International Trucks has begun offering the Cummins Integrated Power portfolio—the X15 engine paired with the Endurant transmission—in both the International LoneStar and LT Series trucks. Endurant was designed as part of a joint venture between Eaton and Cummins, and is specifically designed to work with the Cummins X15 engine. The 12-speed Endurant transmission is built
FlowBelow tractor, trailer aerodynamic solutions now available at International, Strick Trailers
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, made two announcements during the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibit taking place this week in Atlanta. First, FlowBelow stated that its Quick-Release wheel covers and tractor AeroKit system will be offered as optional equipment on all International LT
International makes Phillips Industries components standard equipment
International Trucks has added several components from Phillips Industries as standard equipment on their model year 2017 Class 8 trucks. The components include: Nylon air coils; Rubber air hoses; Gladhands; Pogosticks and Tracker Bar Spring Kits for back of cab cable support; Three-in-one Electrical and Air Assemblies. Additionally, for model year 2018 International trucks, the
