PreSet hubs now standard on Peterbilt Class 8 trucks
Designed to improve serviceability and reliability of vehicle wheel ends, PreSet Plus hub systems are now standard on all Class 8 truck models from Peterbilt Motors Co.
Alignment training hits home, improves up-time
More than 200 independent service professionals gathered earlier this year to learn more about commercial vehicle axle alignment.
Durability, fuel efficiency reign at MATS
New offerings from truck OEMs at last month’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) held March 21-23 in Louisville, Ky., trended both toward the durable and the fuel-efficient.
Ahead of the curve
K&J Trucking is making effective equipment and technology choices.
MATS roundup
Missed this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with major announcements from the show floor.
Truck tire inflation: clearing the air
It’s common knowledge in our industry that all tire guys preach the benefits of maintaining proper truck tire inflation.
Meritor WABCO launches electronically controlled air suspension
ECAS (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension) for OEM and aftermarket applications is now available from Meritor WABCO. Designed for 6×2 applications, according to the company, ECAS provides “intelligent load transfer” to improve traction and reduce tire wear.
Volvo adds air disc brakes, SmartWay chassis fairings
New air disc brakes and SmartWay-compliant aerodynamic chassis fairings have been added by Volvo Trucks for VN models in North America. Volvo air disc brakes will initially be available on all VN model front axles in August 2013, expanding to include all axles in 2014.
Peterbilt introduces vocational Model 567
The all-new vocational Model 567 aluminum cab truck in 121- and 115-in. BBC configurations is now available from Peterbilt Motors Co. The new Peterbilt Model 567 is powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine with an expanded 500 HP.
Kenworth launches vocational truck
The new Kenworth T880 model designed for dump, mixer, refuse and heavy haul applications will join the manufacturer’s current vocational lineup that includes the T800, T440, W900S and C500. The T880 will be available for production later this summer.