Mack announces new mDrive HD models and ClearTech One aftertreatment
IDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mack Trucks announced the release of its new mDrive HD 13- and 14-speed models during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. March 2. The new offerings enhance the company’s mDrive HD automated manual transmission line, with…
Great Dane shows new dry freight truck body
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Great Dane showed for the first time at the Technology & Maintenance Council meetings a new Sahara dry freight truck body. It’s available in both a composite and sheet-and-post design in sizes ranging from 16 to 26…
Kenworth expands product portfolio
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenworth is coming off a good year, in which it grew its heavy- and medium-duty market share and achieved a new record on the medium-duty side. Jason Skoog, assistant general manager of sales and marketing for Kenworth,…
Meritor introduces lighter-weight axles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meritor introduced a lighter-weight MFS+ steer axle and 13X drive axle at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings. The MFS+ steer axle for linehaul applications is about 85 lbs lighter, thanks to a new gooseneck beam…
TMC Awards Five Members With Silver Spark Plug
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council has honored five trucking industry professionals with the Silver Spark Plug Award, the group’s highest honor. The Silver Spark Plug is given to individuals who demonstrate a commitmen…
Mitsubishi Fuso showcases zero-emissions vehicle at Work Truck Show
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is hoping to hit a home run with the unveiling of the Canter E-cell, a fully electric, battery-powered, medium-duty cabover work truck. Announced during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. March…
The poor performance of the Loonie in 2015
Last year was the worst one year performance of our Canadian dollar in our entire history. Obviously the massive slide in the price of oil from north of $100 a barrel to where it stands now in the $30 range…
Natural Gas Use, Vehicle Sales Decline
Natural gas vehicle production and sales declined in 2015 compared to 2014, mostly as a result of the reduced cost of petroleum, Matthew Godlewski, president of NGVAmerica, told an audience at the Work Truck Show. While overall use and sales of natural…
Hybrid Step Vans Saving Fuel for AmeriPride
XL Hybrids, Inc. is showing service trucks for linen supply fleet AmeriPride at the Work Truck Show that integrate the company’s XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive system with a Ford F-59 stripped chassis. AmeriPride, a uniform rental and linen supply company, …
Trucker says he hauled fill to park in Datre Jr.’s big rigs
A truck driver testified Tuesday he hauled debris to Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood and a wetlands area in Deer Park using tractor trailers operated by Thomas Datre Jr., who faces charges of illegal dumping, along with his father, Thomas Datre Sr.,…