Kenworth offers improved truck specs
The new T660 configuration removes the standard under-cab chassis fairing and replaces it with a cab-mounted extension of the hood fender.
Air disc brakes made standard
Peterbilt will make front-axle air disc brakes standard across its entire Class 8 truck and tractor line.
Bendix debuts collision mitigation technology
Bendix Wingman Advanced is a collision mitigation technology that expands on the Bendix Electronic Stability Program.
GPS traffic feature
IntelliRoute TND line of over-the-road GPS units offers past and real-time traffic views.
Refrigerated unit control system
System features distributed electronics for increased reliability and simpler troubleshooting.
#MATS: Kenworth offers new seats, regional T660 and 6×6 T370
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth unveiled several new products today, including a line of high-end seats, a regional version of its T660 and an all-wheel drive 6×6 T370. [Full Story]
ATD offers smaller trailer tail fairing
TrailerTail Nano is a smaller version of the company’s rear-drag-reducing trailer add-on.
County roads just fine, says truckers’ wife
Re: N. Singh letter – Reader says County road conditions unacceptable – that appeared in the March 16 edition of the Times.
#MATS: ATDynamics to release TrailerTail Nano for Canadian customers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ATDynamics is coming out with a Nano version of its TrailerTail that will comply with Canadian regulations. [Full Story]
#MATS: Allison set to unveil ‘radically new’ transmission design
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Allison Transmission is set to unveil a “radically new” transmission design for tractors at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky, that officials say will “redefine tractor performance and operating… [Full Story]