Sears Seating offered in Freightliner, Sterling trucks
Sears Seating will provide Freightliner LLC and its subsidiary Sterling Truck Corp. dealers and customers nationwide with the ability to order Sears Atlas seats as a published option in Freightliner and Sterling trucks.
International to build new engines in Alabama
International Truck and Engine Corp., the principal operating subsidiary of Navistar International Corp. announced it will build new Class 8 “big-bore” diesel engines in Huntsville, Alabama.
Freightliner supports Customer Demonstration Vehicles equipped with MBE engines
Freightliner LLC announced it has initiated and is supporting a Customer Demonstration Program for dozens of heavy- and medium-duty trucks equipped with Mercedes-Benz (MBE) 4000 and 900 engines.
Mack making stability protection standard
Mack Trucks said it is making its Road Stability Advantage by Bendix system standard on its highway vehicles.
Peterbilt offers Preferred Card
Peterbilt Motors Co. said its new Preferred Card rewards loyal customers with numerous discounts on parts and services. The Preferred Card – available at participating Peterbilt dealerships throughout North America – features discounts from more than 30 brand name manufacturers, as well as select service work performed at Peterbilt dealerships.
Anthony Liftgate offers lifetime bushings warranty
Anthony Liftgates Inc. now includes a lifetime warranty on all bushings used in the company’s Tuckunder series liftgates.
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 extends rebate for CBC members
Kenworth Truck Co. said it will extend a truck purchase rebate program with the Consolidated Buying Company (CBC) and its petroleum hauler members through 2007.
Kenworth Web site adds video, product features
A road tour map, four-minute video and key product features of the new aerodynamic Kenworth T660 model are now available on Kenworth’s Web site.
Chrysler launches production of 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 chassis cab
The Chrysler Group launched production of the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab at its Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico.
International 9000 features new suspension system
For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel.
Peterbilt introduces new medium-duty cabover
Peterbilt is introducing a new cabover, the Model 220. It initially will be offered in Class 7 truck configurations and will be limited to 100 units, the company said.