Watch: Inside the cab of the 2020 Freightliner new Cascadia
In January, Daimler Trucks North America (DNTA) announced that the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of safety systems would enable the OEM to put the first Level 2 automated heavy-duty truck on the road when the model year 2020 Freightliner new Cascadia rolls off the line later this year. During a recent press event, DTNA detailed
Kenworth announces new cab interior color schemes
Kenworth has announced new colors and interior stylings on its T680 and T880 models. The new choices will also be available with the newly introduced Kenworth W990. The new color options will be available with both Diamond VIT and Vantage interiors on trucks produced starting in the new year. “Our design team created some new color
Vnomics receives patent for In-Cab coaching processes
Vnomics Corp., provider of onboard fuel optimization solutions, has received two new patents, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including its first patent for in-cab coaching. “By providing immediate feedback for drivers so they can easily understand how their driving behaviors impact fuel economy, our True Fuel optimization solution is a
PeopleNet releases new in-cab display
PeopleNet has released the PeopleNet Display.5 (PD.5), an Android-powered fixed-mount in-cab display. The PeopleNet Display.5 gives customers the option to implement a ruggedized display that enables them to comply with the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate as well as leverage other applications such as navigation and in-cab scanning. Through PeopleNet’s Managed Mobility service, fleets can
Freightliner drops the curtain on its new EconicSD low cab-over-engine waste collection truck
Freightliner Trucks introduced its new EconicSD—a modern, low-entry cab-over-engine (COE) waste collection truck for the North American market that provides improved safety, uptime and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Unveiled at Waste Expo, the OEM explained that the cab and chassis are designed and manufactured in Woerth, Germany – Daimler’s largest truck plant and sports
Creature comforts: Driver needs are the focus of the latest cabs and sleepers
If the latest Class 8 on-highway models from truck manufacturers have one thing in common, it’s that the driver’s point of view was central to their design. “We started with driver clinics several years before our new LT Series models were introduced,” says Jim Nachtman, product marketing director of on-highway trucks at International Trucks.
Bosch highlights HEPA Cabin Air Filters
Bosch highlights its line of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Cabin Air Filters with triple-layer construction. The filters feature a melt-blown electrostatic HEPA layer of dense media that traps more microscopic particles of dust, allergens and pollutants than non-HEPA filters, Bosch says, providing cleaner air for passengers inside the vehicle and protecting the components of
‘Not a me-too truck’: Inside the Mack Anthem cab
The first thing you notice about the Mack Anthem is that Mack’s new Class 8 on-highway offering wears its edge on its sleeve. But the new truck is more than its chiseled lines and bold highlights; it’s been designed from the ground up both inside and out. The Mack Anthem’s aerodynamic enhancements improve fuel efficiency
Maintaining good air quality in your truck’s cab
A long-haul truck driver can spend up to 24 hours in his or her cab and/or sleeper. The air quality in that small space is important to the driver’s health. Almost all trucks, today, come with a cabin air filter designed to clean all air entering the truck. The device using a filter media much
Freightliner unveils Class 6, 8 cabover for the Mexican market
Daimler Trucks released two new models of its 360 Family: The Class 6 1217 and the Class 8 2528 join the Class 4 360 715, which was launched in 2008. With these models, Freightliner aims to strengthen its position in the Mexican cab over engine segment. “Mexico is of major importance for Daimler Trucks –
