Freightliner supports Customer Demonstration Vehicles equipped with MBE engines
Freightliner LLC announced it has initiated and is supporting a Customer Demonstration Program for dozens of heavy- and medium-duty trucks equipped with Mercedes-Benz (MBE) 4000 and 900 engines.
ProStar set to launch in January
International Truck and Engine Corp.’s launch in January of its new International ProStar Class 8 tractor is on schedule, thanks to the $270 million transformation of its Chatham, Ontario, plant that manufactures the aerodynamic tractor.
Kenworth extends rebate for CBC members
Kenworth Truck Co. said it will extend a truck purchase rebate program with the Consolidated Buying Company (CBC) and its petroleum hauler members through 2007.
Kenworth Web site adds video, product features
A road tour map, four-minute video and key product features of the new aerodynamic Kenworth T660 model are now available on Kenworth’s Web site.
Hino gets EPA certification for ’07engines
Hino Trucks received certification of conformity from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for all of its 2007 model year engines.
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Smart Choices
For O&S Trucking, fuel-saving technologies, effective specification choices and efforts to improve the efficiency of its operations are enabling ongoing growth and success
Volvo Link Sentry to be standard on U.S. trucks
Volvo Trucks North America will make Volvo Link Sentry standard for all Volvo trucks with U.S. 2007 engines, which go on sale in the first quarter of next year.
Volvo offers I-Shift automated transmission in North America
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the Volvo I-Shift automated transmission for model year 2008.
Freightliner Custom Chassis expands engine offering
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s (FCCC) offering of the Mercedes-Benz MBE 926 continues to grow.