Cummins announces 600 HP ISX; new QuickCheck tool
Cummins Inc. announced the release of its most powerful ISX in years, with 600 horsepower and 2050 lb.-ft. of torque. This new rating is designed for heavy-haul customers, fleets and owner/operators who specialize in expedited freight. It is scheduled to be available this fall.
Bendix testing adaptive cruise control
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC continues research and development on the latest element of its active safety system strategy: adaptive cruise control (ACC). The Bendix approach will enable brake intervention in ACC mode to help rapidly slow the vehicle and maintain following distance in addition to engine dethrottling and engine brake (retarder) applications. The technology builds on its original active safety system, Bendix ESP stability system.
Workhorse offers more choices
More choices from Workhorse Custom Chassis come with the launch of another new walk-in truck. Called the W62, the new truck (chassis by Workhorse, bodies by Morgan Olson or Utilimaster) extends the capacity of the Workhorse walk-in lineup with 19,500 lbs. and 23,500 lbs. GVWR models.
Safety: collision control
Accidents cost money by directly and indirectly impacting motor carrier operations and profitability. Direct costs associated with crashes add up quickly.
Hendrickson offers new QUAANTUM FX trailer suspension system
Hendrickson said it took the next step in suspension system integration with the introduction of QUAANTUM FX complete with HNP or HUS long-life wheel ends. Featuring hubcap-to-hubcap, limited warranties of five and seven years, the new QUAANTUM FX for vocational trailer applications melds suspension components including extended-service brakes and wheel ends, air springs and shock absorbers, to work as part of a cohesive, long-life unit.
ArvinMeritor to develop dual-mode HD diesel-electric drive train
ArvinMeritor Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation of Bentonville, Ark., agreed to develop a dual-mode, diesel-electric drive train for a Class 8 tractor.
‘Old’ is in the eye of the operator
It’s been said that a correctly specified and properly maintained truck can last forever. While that might be a bit of a stretch, when you talk about “forever” referring to a truck’s life, you need to understand that the word really means longer than someone is willing to drive it or you’re willing to pay for the increasing cost of keeping it alive.
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Classic Tube offers bulk coil tubing
Classic Tube offers bulk coil tubing designed to allow fleets to create their own brake lines, fuel lines, transmission lines, vacuum lines, power steering lines or any plumbing application.