Mack Now Offers 16,000 Pound Front Axle on Pinnacle
Mack Trucks’ 16,000-pound front axle is now available for order on the Mack Pinnacle Axle Back and Axle Forward models.
Women and Men Leave Truck Driving Jobs for Different Reasons
A turnover survey of women drivers has found that dissatisfaction with tractors topped a list of reasons why the leave a carrier.
Deadline Imminent for Last Few Openings for Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange
The deadline to apply for a spot at Heavy Duty Trucking’s new networking and education event, being held May 8-10 in Scottsdale, Arizona, is Friday, April 21.
Volvo Details ‘Versatile’ New VNR Regional Tractor
After unveiling its new VNR regional tractor, Volvo Trucks provided more details at the ExpoCam truck show in Montreal.
Most Dangerous, Safest Highways Ranked
The 545-mile U.S. Highway 1 that runs from southern Georgia to Key West, Fla., has been deemed the most dangerous highway in the U.S. because it has the highest fatal crash rate, according to Geotab.
Stertil-Koni Uses Drone Videography for Lift Demo
Steril-Koni’s new video takes the viewer on a behind-the-scenes look at LBCT and its utilization of Stertil-Koni’s latest super heavy-duty mobile column lifts – the ST 1130 – which have a lifting capacity of 29,000 pounds per column, or 116,000 pounds for a set of four.
International Reveals RH Regional Tractor; Designed with Driver Input
International Truck has launched the RH Series, a new Class 8 regional- haul tractor that the OEM said was designed with driver input to help improve uptime, visibility, and fuel economy over similarly equipped models.
Volvo Unveils VNR Regional Tractor
Volvo Trucks North America Wednesday launched a new regional truck, the VNR, to address what it believes is tremendous growth potential in regional and short-haul markets. Volvo says this truck will meet the needs of beverage haulers, grocery distributors, fuel haulers and many others engaged in local, regional and short-haul service.
Volvo Trucks Unveils VNR Regional Tractor [Photos]
Here are some photos taken at the launch of Volvo’s new regional tractor, the VNR. All photos by Jim Park.
Autonomous Trucks: A Disruptive Positive Force Coming but Fast
It appears autonomous technology will be a winner from the mpg standpoint, according to a new report, with fuel economy increases of up to 18% for most commercial vehicles by 2050.