Mack Pinnacle is mean and green
In Las Vegas, a city renowned for its ability to render visitors unmindful of the real world, a truck event might seem to clash with the glamour and glitz.
Deadly, costly and growing: the trade in counterfeit parts
Toy trains, toothpaste, technology of all sorts, is subject to being counterfeited. In trucking, the problem is about hardware. And the solution isn’t easy.
Dodge continues commercial conquest and announces pricing for all-new 2008 Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
Dodge said its Ram-tough heritage and leadership continues in the Class 4-5 medium-duty truck markets. The truck maker announced pricing for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs, which boast superior commercial capability, durability and power. The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is $34,050 and base price for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is $36,050. Both include a destination charge of $900. Dodge’s latest heavy-duty work trucks go on sale this fall.
Safety with a payback
The Mid-America Trucking Show has earned a well-deservedreputation over the years as the industry’s premier showcase for new productannouncements.
Freightliner introduces Cascadia
Freightliner Trucks launched the Cascadia – a new Class 8 truck for on-highway applications. Built from an entirely new platform, the Cascadia delivers significant fuel savings and is designed based on the Run Smart philosophy to be the most productive, efficient and drivable truck on the market, the company said. With its new styling, a quieter and more comfortable cab and ergonomic controls, the Cascadia was constructed with driver comfort and improved operating ratios in mind.
Gladhand swivels to avoid kinking air lines
Phillips Industries introduced a low-profile, compact Swinger Gladhand designed for intermodal fleets and those pulling piggyback trailers. It follows the tractor to prevent accidental disconnects and kinking air lines, which can result in loss of air pressure to the brakes or damage to the air system.
Looking for a 25% MPG improvement?
In certain applications, hyrid technology offers the promise of previously unheard of fuel economy gains
Niche Applications
Price, reliability, warranty and functionality are the top four reasons for medium-duty truck purchases, say some fleet managers.
ArvinMeritor introduces RideSentry trailer suspension
ArvinMeritor Inc. introduced its RideSentry trailer suspension with a new PinLoc slider locking mechanism. The PinLoc mechanism reduces the potential for incidents by using an angled pin design and an air assist with a parking brake interlock to securely engage the slider pins before the trailer is put in transit, the company said.
Kenworth unveils new lineup of medium-duty models
Kenworth unveiled a new lineup of medium- duty trucks at the Mid-America Trucking Show. It introduced the T370 Class 7, T270 Class 6 and T270 hybrid-electric conventional models and the K260 Class 6 cabover, which joins the K360 Class 7 cabover. The new lineup handles a broad range of diverse applications, including food and beverage distributors, propane and fuel fleets, towing and recovery operators, general construction and landscape firms, and dry, refrigerated and side-curtain van operations.