Hino expands COE offerings
A new 2014 model year Class 5 cabover from Hino Trucks will arrive at dealers in June 2013. The 195 Double Cab COE is offered in the diesel model 195DC and the diesel-electric hybrid model 195h-DC.
Utility Trailer introduces new side skirt design
The Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s newest aerodynamic side skirt is EPA SmartWay verified to achieve greater than five percent fuel savings and can be used in combination with low rolling resistance tires.
Peterbilt introduces vocational Model 567
The all-new vocational Model 567 aluminum cab truck in 121- and 115-in. BBC configurations is now available from Peterbilt Motors Co. The new Peterbilt Model 567 is powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine with an expanded 500 HP.
Kenworth launches vocational truck
The new Kenworth T880 model designed for dump, mixer, refuse and heavy haul applications will join the manufacturer’s current vocational lineup that includes the T800, T440, W900S and C500. The T880 will be available for production later this summer.
Volvo debuts heavy-haul VNX tractor
Designed for extreme gross weight applications, the new VNX tractor from Volvo Trucks is rated for gross weight applications up to 225,000 lbs., including heavy equipment hauling, aggregate, low-boy, logging, oil field and mining operations.
Peterbilt offers mid-length Model 579, new 80-in. sleeper
The addition of a 117-in. BBC configuration for the new Model 579 product line from Peterbilt Motors Company has been announced. The 117-in. BBC model will be available with the 2013 PACCAR MX-13 engine in June 2013.
Kenworth adds T680 Advantage, 52-in. sleeper, idle management
The Kenworth T680 Advantage truck is designed to integrate aerodynamics, powertrain and electronic efficiencies in a complete tractor-trailer package.
Freightliner showcases 122SD model truck
Now the cornerstone of the SD line of Freightliner severe-duty vocational trucks, the new 122SD model has a GVWR of up to 92,000 lbs. and a GCWR up to 160,000 lbs.
Mitsubishi Fuso introduces 2014 Fuso Canters
New 2014 model year Fuso Canter FE and FG Series medium-duty trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) feature several new options.
Navistar 4×4 rounds out Class 4-5 lineup
A new International TerraStar 4×4 truck model from Navistar designed for construction, utility, landscape, and other off-highway applications is now available.
Hino launches mobile app
Hino Trucks has released its first mobile application designed to provide customers with access to the company’s nationwide dealer network. The free app is available through the Apple Store and Google Play.
Ford Transit chassis cab and cutaway versions added
The new Ford Transit chassis cab and cutaway variations feature an enclosed passenger compartment and bare frame to accept aftermarket body modules for a range of vocations.