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Kenworth launches 76-in. mid-roof sleeper; limited edition Icon 900

Kenworth introduced a new 76-in. mid-roof sleeper for the Kenworth T680 and T880 at MATS Tuesday. Full production is expected to start in the fall. “The Kenworth 76-in. mid-roof sleeper is optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers and other operators looking for a lighter weight, more aerodynamic truck with all the driver comforts of

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Peterbilt’s latest truck packages push for productivity, efficiency

Peterbilt Motors Co. is coming off a big year, as the company celebrated its 75th anniversary and launched two new truck package offerings—the Model 579 EPIQ and APEX options—and its Driver Performance Assistant technology, but the truck OE has no plans of slowing down in 2015. “Peterbilt had a very good year in 2014, our

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Investing in aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency

Wind resistance is a total drag—literally. Wind resistance is one of the top forces working against the truck as it runs down the road. (The other factors being: grade resistance; tire rolling resistance; and engine accessory and/or drivetrain losses, according to Cummins MPG Guide: “Secrets of better fuel economy”.) Did you know that every 2%

Building the perfect work truck

Building the best truck for the job begins with knowing all the options. We asked the experts to tell us what fleets need to know to get the most of their buying decisions.

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Shell Rotella introduces nitrite-free extended life coolant

Shell Lubricants expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Shell Rotella Extended Life Coolant – Nitrite Free (ELC NF). The new coolant joins the Shell Rotella coolant portfolio as the companion to Shell Rotella Ultra ELC. Both products are designed to meet the requirements of a growing segment of commercial vehicles that are moving to

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Derive Systems updates software to be compatible with Ford Transit

Derive Systems announced that their engine calibration software now works with the 2015 Ford Transit 3.7-liter and 3.5-liter. This new coverage allows commercial fleets using the Ford Transit full-size van to maximize savings and safety, said Derive Systems. “Businesses select the Ford Transit because their fleets require a highly customizable vehicle,” said Tom Kanewske, senior

Cabover offerings for medium-duty vocational fleets

While cabover engine (COE) style trucks are rarely if ever seen in on-highway trucking operations, they are considered effective by many local and regional medium-duty operations. Highly maneuverable in tight spaces and offering exceptional visibility and maneuverability, COEs are the vehicle of choice for a range of vocations, including pick-up and delivery, lease and rental,

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What’s trucking’s biggest equipment trend?

Without a doubt, the heavy-duty trucking industry took one of its biggest leaps forward in 2014 in terms of getting the latest equipment technologies into fleets and on the road. There was no shortage of efficiency solutions as truck OEs and suppliers showcased everything from downsped engines and integrated powertrains to aerodynamic packages and vehicle connectivity

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Kenworth aims to meet fleet needs with T680

Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president, says that there are several economic trends affecting our industry: “U.S. housing starts and automobile production have shown solid growth in 2014. These are important indicators as almost everything needed to build houses and manufacture automobiles is shipped by truck. Those factors, combined with the stronger

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World Trade Distribution’s lightweight tractors meet container shippers needs

While international freight handling, storage and transportation services have been the core of Houston-based World Trade Distribution’s business for 50 years, the company is not one to simply continue with the status quo. “We started focusing on port work in the 1980s,” says Jeff Joachim, president of the family owned business. “As more containers began

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