Product refresh: International Trucks launches its new medium-duty MV Series
The recent launch of the International MV Series not only marked the introduction of the manufacturer’s newest Class 6-7 medium-duty truck line; according to the OEM, it also completes the company’s Project Horizon product refresh program, and reflects that initiative’s cab design and driver-centric enhancements that have already been incorporated into its Class 8 vehicles.
First Look: Volvo Trucks VNX heavy-haul truck lineup (UPDATED)
Volvo Trucks North America debuts the new VNX heavy-haul truck lineup, built specifically for the needs of heavy-haul trucking operations. Available with up to 605 HP and 2,050 lb./ft. of torque, the VNX is targeted toward heavy-haul applications such as logging, heavy equipment transport and long combination vehicles.
International launches MV series trucks
International Truck announced the launch of its new Class 6 and 7 MV series of trucks. The MV series is a new update of the DuraStar series, and will occupy that same segment. “The MV series completes our update of our entire vocational product portfolio,” said Jeff Sass, senior vice president of sales and marketing for International Trucks, noting
Three truck technology takeaways from a chat with Daimler Trucks Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Nielsen hosted an online media roundtable recently to provide an update on DTNA’s 2017, an outlook for 2018 and ruminate on the impact that technology and equipment trends are having on DNTA and the heavy-duty marketplace as a whole. Let’s get the numbers out of
Raising the bar for automated commercial vehicles
Our industry has been buzzing about automated trucks for several years now, including examining and addressing all the benefits and pitfalls. While our initial introduction to the technology seemed like an encounter with the distant future, like most innovations, the more we have talked about them and refined them, the closer they have come to
ACT Research: Interest in electric trucks is accelerating
Following a quarter heavily focused on automated manual transmissions, the attention in Q3 2017 has been directed to electric power, as noted in the N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook, by ACT Research Co. and Rhein Associates. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook is designed to present historical trends, current activity and forecasts of engine demand
Completing the puzzle: The PACCAR automated transmission allows Peterbilt to push integration further
The Peterbilt 579, bathed in signature Legendary Red, thundered onto the highway beneath an overcast sky that did little to snuff out the searing Texas sun. But in the cab, it was cool and quiet as the new PACCAR automated transmission stealthily skip shifted gears—fourth, sixth, eighth—allowing Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt Motors Co. general manager and
Talkin’ tough transmissions: automatic, automated manual transmissions for vocational applications
Crawling through cramped city streets in stop-and-go pick-up and delivery applications. Driving through the dugout tire tracks of a dirt-caked construction site. Rolling through residential refuse duties. Vocational applications tackled by Class 6 through 8 trucks can place unique demands on transmissions compared to their on-highway counterparts. Yet that hasn’t stopped the trend turning toward
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
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
