Trucker who rescued family of six wins Goodyear Highway Hero award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from four finalists, Jason Harte of Rogers, Ark., accepted the award during the Mid-America Trucking Show…
Mack gives MP8 customers a boost with additional torque
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truckers who want ample power out of a 13-litre engine will get just that from Mack, thanks to a new Econodyne+ rating in its MP8 engine.
New suspensions have Mack riding high
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mack has brought to market a pair of new suspensions the company says will “revolutionize” the Class 8 truck market.
Eaton expands UltraShift Plus line-up
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton has added six new models to its UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission line, in addition to one designed specifically for Navistar engines.
Trail King comes out with new continuous belt ag trailer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trail King has come out with a new continuous belt agricultural trailer it says will lessen the risk of cross-contamination, while improving efficiency for ag haulers.
Sammons contractor named 2012 Goodyear Highway Hero
A Sammons Trucking driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan and as a volunteer firefighter took command of the crash scene has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces new side skirt design
LOUISVILLE, Ky — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company showcased its Utility Side Skirt 120A-4, the company’s new advanced aerodynamic side skirt design, at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Alliance Truck Parts announces new alternator line
Louisville, Ky. — Alliance Truck Parts, a provider of replacement truck parts, has introduce the new Alliance alternator line.
Volvo announces VN enhancements to boost safety, fuel efficiency and comfort
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — New Volvo air disc brakes, SmartWay-compliant aerodynamic chassis fairings and a mount for flat panel TVs are the product enhancements Volvo Trucks will be making to its VN models this year.
Hendrickson launches rubber suspension for severe duty markets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by entering a market it believes is underserved.Hendrickson used the Mid-America Trucking Show to introduce the ULTIMAAX, a…