International eMV electric work truck walk around
We’re talking range, upfitter needs and EV powertrain configuration.
Mercedes-Benz eEconic waste collection truck is now in operation in Hamburg, Germany
This marks the start of operation of the battery-electric waste collection vehicle at Stadtreinigung Hamburg, according to a release.
Noregon brings JPRO to the off-highway market
Known for its on-highway diagnostic and repair tools, Noregon rolls onto off-highway jobsites.
NTEA releases updated Truck Equipment Handbook
This edition also covers the vehicle certification process and regulatory standards applicable in Canada.
Hendrickson partners with Tadano to produce Airtek NXT, Roadmaax products
The Airtek NXT front air suspension and dual steer axle system, along with the Roadmaax high capacity rear air suspension systems, are included as part of the chassis enhancements.
Navistar launches International S13 Integrated Powertrain for vocational market
The S13 Integrated Powertrain, launched back in August of 2022, is now available for the vocational market.
Mack debuts updated Mack Granite truck
Mack Trucks updates Mack Granite with new fascia, improved visibility, safer operation and two grille options.
Mack Trucks donates Granite model at World of Concrete 2023
The CIM program grants students a Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management over four years.
Hands on with Mack Trucks Command Steer
Command Steer is an active steering system that adds an electric motor to the existing hydraulic steering to help reduce driver effort by up to 85% and improve driver productivity and comfort, according to Mack. Mack Command Steer provides variable steering assist based on the driving situation. Multiple sensors throughout the truck monitor road conditions,
Upfitting an electric truck for vocational applications
Short routes. Return-to-home operations. Those are seemingly slam-dunk applications for electric trucks. We’ve seen electric trucks roll large in pick-up-and-delivery applications, as well as regional haul routes. So what’s the hold up in the vocational truck space? Like many trucking segments, challenges come with the unknown. Chassis space and weight play a larger role in
Photo Gallery: Mack Command Steer tackles tough quarry work
Deep within the Easton Quarry, about 30-minutes outside of Allentown, Penn., home of the Mack Experience Center, H&K Group and Mack Trucks hosted industry journalists on a true Mack Trucks experience as we got behind the wheel of a Mack Granite and Mack Anthem with Command Steer, an active steering system that adds an electric
Complete equipment solutions that still tackle specific vocational tasks
Dump applications, flatbed and drop-deck hauls, dry bulk loads, pneumatic tank and liquid tank trailers–what do those applications have in common? On the surface, not much. Sure, it still involves a truck and hauling from Point A to B, but specialized applications often require specialized solutions. That can create a challenge for manufacturers and suppliers
