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Freightliner begins production on new Cascadia

Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has begun production on the new 2018 Cascadia. The new Cascadia (equipped with AeroX and Integrated Detroit Powertrain (IDP) includes a GHG17 Detroit DD15 engine, DT12 with Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM4) and 2.16 direct drive axle ratio) boasts up to an 8% fuel economy increase over a similarly spec’d 2016 Cascadia

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Redline Detection provides Diagnostic Leak Detector to Volvo, Mack dealers

  Redline Detection has been chosen by Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks to provide essential equipment that will be used to service Volvo and Mack branded trucks at all Volvo and Mack dealer network locations, including the new Volvo Mack HD PowerSmoke Diagnostic Leak Detector. RELATED: Take a photo tour of a Mack and Volvo

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A conversation with new Zonar CEO Ian McKerlich

Last year was a big one for Zonar. In October, Continental purchased a majority stake in the fleet management technology provider. Then in December, the company announced Ian McKerlich as the new chief executive officer as a part of a planned leadership transition. Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan caught up with McKerlich to find out

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Webb Wheel introduces brake drum for trailers

Webb Wheel Products Inc. has introduced a new brake drum optimized for use in trailer applications. The Webb 66764F brake drum with patented Webb CRT (Cool Running Technology) vents was engineered specifically for 20K trailer axles, the company said. Today, many trailers are running with side skirts that improve aerodynamics; however, OTR road data suggests that

PACCAR tandem rear axle now standard on Kenworth T680, T880

The new PACCAR tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880. “The new PACCAR tandem rear axle for the aerodynamically efficient Kenworth T680 on-highway model and the T880 vocational flagship model provides enhanced fuel economy, reduces vehicle weight by up to 150 lbs., and complements the excellent performance and fuel efficiency

Denso parters with Clean Diesel Technologies, introduces PowerEdge diesel aftertreatment line

Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc. has partnered with Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc., (CDTi) to introduce a line of aftermarket emissions control products for heavy-duty trucks and equipment, starting with the new PowerEdge diesel aftertreatment line. PowerEdge diesel aftertreatment is distributed by Denso and manufactured by CDTi. Aftertreatment products include diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and diesel oxidation

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Bendix introduces PermaGuard brake shoe protective coating

Bendix launches PermaGuard, a protective coating for its remanufactured brake shoes that is engineered to improve resistance to rust jacking, while offering fleets increased brake life and contributing to lower total cost of ownership, the company says. In creating PermaGuard, Bendix reformulated the coating and wash process, improving its ability to adhere to the metal

Class 8 sales strong in December

North American Class 8 retail sales rose to a six-month high of 21,281 units sold, which brought the full-year sales total to 249,952 units, according to the numbers from ACT Research Co. Set against strengthening orders, seasonal production weakness reduced December build to 14,145 units, leaving the full-year North American Class 8 production tally at 228,347 units.

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Kenworth makes wide base 385 steer tires available for its T370 with upper axle ratings

  The Kenworth T370 is now available with wide base tires for applications requiring up to 20,000-lb. front axle ratings. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, the tires were previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 lbs. “These tires can now be ordered for new T370s

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Commission on Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Safety releases recommendations for industry-led regulatory framework

  The Commission on Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Safety, a project of Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE), recently released a report with recommendations to address public policy and safety issues that have the potential to slow or halt deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The recommendations are intended to foster increased collaboration between industry and regulators, and

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