Kenworth introduces K360 cabover model
Kenworth is introducing the new K360 Class 7 cabover model for urban delivery companies. The Kenworth K360 is for pick-up and delivery, paper recycling, plumbing, electrical, furniture, food and vending companies that deliver goods in urban areas and require a highly maneuverable truck with 22- to 26-foot body size.
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 to offer new medium-duty engines
Kenworth will install the new PACCAR PX-6 and PX-8 medium-duty engines in Kenworth’s conventional Class 6 and 7 vehicles in January 2007.
Kenworth introduces Medium Duty Van Body program
Kenworth said its new Medium Duty Van Body program will offer customers one-stop shopping at participating Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada, the manufacturer said.
Effective equipment and maintenance programs are benefiting Arrow Trucking Co.
As a veteran fleet manager, Jim Cade knows that effective equipment decisions are essential to the ongoing success of any trucking operation.
Trailer Productivity: Corrosion Control
Durability. Cost. Image. Three main factors in fleet decisions about trailer specifications that are directly affected by a common enemy – corrosion. From the roofline to structural members, suspensions, axles, landing gear and upper-couplers, constant bombardment by moisture and debris – as well as exposure to road salts and other de-icing materials – makes specifying trailers for corrosion protection of utmost concern to fleet managers. Equally aware of the challenge are trailer, system and component manufacturers, who are addressing the problems caused by corrosion with new technologies and processes.
Workhorse relaunching FasTrack program
Workhorse Custom Chassis is relaunching its FasTrack program that provides integrated walk-in trucks under the Workhorse badge.
Lubrication on the go
Does the idea of improving vehicle availability intrigue you? Just a bit? Then how about improving vehicle availability while cutting your PM expenses? Getting a bit more interested? If you’d like to try it, you might consider spec’ing centralized lubrication systems when you next purchase vehicles.
Hendrickson introduces Aero Bright
To brighten the styling of its latest fire chassis designs, Seagrave Fire Apparatus specified Hendrickson Aero Bright (HAB) as the material of choice for bright non-metal components.
International continues aerodynamic tradition
International Truck and Engine Corp. said its ProStar Class 8 tractor has 9 percent less aerodynamic drag than its nearest competitor, which can mean more than 4 percent better fuel economy for customers.