Volvo Trucks overhauls VHD Vocational Series interiors
Volvo Trucks North America debuted new interiors for the Volvo VHD series, bringing improved driver comfort and productivity features to its vocational lineup. Volvo VHD 300 daycab and VHD 400 regional sleeper model interiors feature LED lighting and extensive connectivity points to support a driver’s daily work. “Design of the VHD’s new interiors was guided
Mack Trucks makes Bendix Wingman Fusion standard on new Anthem
Mack Trucks new Mack Anthem highway models will come standard with Bendix Wingman Fusion, a camera- and radar-based driver assistance solution, the OEM announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show. Wingman Fusion is installed at Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Penn., where all Mack truck models for North America and export are assembled. Fusion
International Truck enhances LoneStar features
International Truck announced major enhancements to the International LoneStar truck. According to International, the LoneStar was designed with uptime in mind with new features that improve reliability and serviceability, as well as functionality. For example: • The new single-canister aftertreatment system is not just 60% smaller and 40% lighter, but is also simplified for quicker
Detroit Connect Analytics Safety Reporting to be available with Detroit Assurance
Detroit announced that the Detroit Connect Analytics safety reporting feature will be included at no charge for five years with the purchase of the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems on the new Freightliner Cascadia. Detroit Assurance 4.0 seamlessly integrates into the new Cascadia. The safety reporting feature will be available beginning in October 2017
Daimler Trucks tests platooning systems on U.S. highways
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has been testing platooning systems on test tracks and select U.S. highway to demonstrate how the new technology can improve fuel efficiency, driver productivity, convenience and safety. The first step of platooning is called “pairing” where two trucks travel in tandem at distances closer than what is possible under manual
Freightliner Trucks, Hendrickson partner on liftable forward tandem axle
Freightliner Trucks has partnered with Hendrickson to offer a Hendrickson OPTIMAAX 6×2 liftable forward tandem axle exclusive to the new Freightliner Cascadia. The new OPTIMAAX design will help carriers with diminishing loads, like bulk haulers and delivery vehicles that may have empty back hauls after carrying items such as groceries, livestock, beverages and fuel, Freightliner
Western Star details new product options
Here’s the rundown of the newly available options announced for Western Star trucks. Forward lighting option for 4700 models, 4800 and 4900 models The Western Star 4700 can now be spec’d with factory-direct H4 halogen headlight bulbs. The bulbs provide a brighter light than regular incandescent bulbs for better visibility. The cost-efficient H4 bulbs are
Eaton Cummins joint venture debuts its automated transmission
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has introduced the new Endurant 12-speed automated transmission, a 1,850 lb.-ft. capable heavy-duty transmission. Designed for linehaul applications, Endurant weighs up to 105 lbs. less than competitive automated manual transmissions (AMTs). Endurant is the first automated heavy-duty transmission to be introduced as part of the newly formed joint venture between
Thermo King launches all-electric auxiliary power unit
Thermo King, maker of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, debued its new all-electric TriPac Envidia auxiliary power unit (APU) at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV). The TriPac Envidia is an environmentally clean, reliable APU that delivers the extended run-time, without tractor
NACFE ‘Run on Less’ achieves 10 MPG average, conquers real-world challenges
Run on Less, a cross-country road show to showcase fuel efficient truck technology and equipment, announced an average of more than 10 MPG in real world conditions hauling real world freight. The seven participating trucks drove a combined 50,107 miles during the seventeen day event which kicked off on September 6. They achieved a cumulative
