Utility Trailer increasing thin-wall business
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds and Tautliner curtainsided trailers, said its thin-wall 4000D-X dry van represents a growing percentage of its annual dry van production.
Sloan products designed to reduce maintenance
Sloan Transportation Products developed a sealed plug that, when combined with the receptacle, provides a secure and contaminant-free connection between tractor and trailer, the company said.
Soundoff Signal offers new cargo dome work light
SoundOff Signal, a manufacturer of emergency and commercial vehicle safety products, introduced a 4-inch round LED cargo dome/work light for inside cargo areas.
Thermo King IPP protects refrigeration units
Thermo King launched its Intermodal Protection Package to protect refrigeration units from damage during intermodal shipment by truck and rail.
Kenworth Introduces New T660 Model
Kenworth Truck Co. recently introduced its new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic model, which will be available for customer delivery with the new 2007 engines.
International Delivers New Trucks and More
International Truck and Engine Corp. says its new ProStar is the result of five years, $300 million in development and the continuous collaboration of dealer and customer advisory boards.
Volvo shows off two new mid-roof trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced two new trucks, the Volvo VT 830 and the Volvo VN 730 mid-roof tractors.
Peterbilt offers new technical advancements
Peterbilt announced that it is in the process of developing advanced technologies to help customers optimize fuel consumption through reduced idling, alternative power sources and route optimization.
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies launches RouteMax
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies launched the next generation in cold plate technology with it RouteMax pilot program, the company said.
Dodge introduces 2007 Ram 350 Chassis cab
Dodge is redefining commercial truck standards with its introduction of the all-new 2007 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab.
New Sprinter van offers improved versatility, safety
Eleven years and approximately 1.3 million units later (30,000 units in North America alone), the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, now has a successor.
Sterling unveils low COE truck
Sterling Truck Corp. unveiled its new low cab-over-engine (COE) truck — the Sterling 360.