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…
Hendrickson introduces "shockless" air suspension to reduce maintenance costs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems believes it has taken low maintenance suspension systems to a new level with the launch of its Zero-Maintenance Damping ride technology, announced at the Mid-America…
Americas Best Value Inn Expands Partnership with Hotels4Truckers.com
Americas Best Value Inn expanded its partnership with trucker-friendly website Hotels4Truckers.com today, announcing that all of its 1,000-plus locations in the U.S. will now be listed on the site.
Dana launches new 6×2 axle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dana has come out with a new tandem axle for 6×2 applications, which it says can reduce weight by up to 400 lbs.
Bridgestone/Firestone launches four new commercial truck tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has launched four new Firestone-branded commercial truck tires today at the Mid-America Truck Show.
Health roundup: Family matters in autism prevalence
Two new studies offer very different possible factors in the development of autism spectrum disorder whether the mother was severely abused as a child, and how old the grandfather is.
Volvo makes I-Shift standard on all Volvo-powered Trucks
LOUISVILLE, Ky — Volvo Trucks is taking the bold move of offering its I-Shift automated manual transmission (AMT) as standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market, the company’s new president of sales and marketing…
Prime Inc. hopes to boost O/O profitability by adding trailer tails
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trailer tails, which extend off the rear of the trailer to improve aerodynamics, are not just being used by fleets to improve fuel mileage, they’re now also being purchased to attract owner/operators.
D13- LNG compression ignition engine boosts fuel efficiency 20%, Volvo claims
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volvo Trucks today showcased its prototype D13-LNG engine, an integrated natural gas solution for the North American market.