Great Dane to show off ‘skirts’ at TMC
Great Dane Trailers will exhibit an experimental aerodynamic trailer it designed for Wal-Mart in partnership with International Truck and Engine Corp. at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition Feb. 6-8 in Tampa, Fla.
Mack Introduces TerraPro Cabover
Mack Trucks Inc. introduced the TerraPro Cabover model, which is an evolution of the company’s MR model. It is optimized for refuse and construction applications, including concrete pumping. It combines ruggedness with a new driver environment designed to maximize comfort and productivity, the company said.
Sterling introduces new vocational truck
Sterling Truck Corp. unveiled a new heavy-duty vocational truck specially developed for the construction and government markets. The Set-Forward Sterling truck features an updated look, improved functionality, increased visibility, and ease of maintenance.
Volvo Group presents hybrid technology
The Volvo Group is rolling out its internally developed hybrid technology for heavy vehicles, I-SAM (Integrated Starter Alternator Motor).
Versitex offers alternative to FRP
A new laminated thermoplastic composite sheet from U.S. Liner Co. is designed for truck body and truck trailer applications, including refrigerated wall panels, scuff liners and dry freight walls. Called Versitex, it provides twice the impact protection of conventional fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) panels, is lighter in weight and costs less, the company said.
Benson International adds wireless scale as installed option
TruckWeight Inc. said its Smart Scale wireless scale for commercial vehicles is now an installed option on Benson International trailers.
Overhead truck door designed for strength
TODCO said its new ArmorPlate overhead truck doors possess the extra strength of steel for heavy freight trailer and truck body applications.
International reduces aerodynamic drag 14 percent
International Truck and Engine Corp. said it developed systems and devices that reduce the aerodynamic drag of Class 8 tractor-trailer applications substantially increasing fuel efficiency and potentially saving millions of gallons of diesel fuel. The U.S. Department of Energy funded the project jointly with International.
Volvo devices target improved fuel economy
Relatively simple modifications to heavy truck aerodynamics could provide a welcome decrease in fuel costs for the average over-the-road truck, according to research by Volvo Trucks North America.
LED lights standard on East Aluminum Trailers
East Aluminum Trailers is making LED lighting standard – at no extra cost – on all of its aluminum trailers. This is done to provide its customers with the most current technology in a long-lasting, low-maintenance trailer, the company said.
TODCO Partners provides online order status
TODCO, a manufacturer of overhead truck doors, created "TODCO Partners," an online program allowing its customers to check their order status at any time.
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.