Jack RobertsConstruction EquipmentCummins’ new truck, ISG diesel platform for China offers a peek at engine advances coming to the U.S.Cummins Engine along with Foton, one of China’s leading heavy truck producers, introduced a new truck model powered by the new ISG Diesel engine Tuesday. The Foton Auman GTL truck with ISG power was revealed to international journalists at an event at Cummins World Headquarters in Columbus, IN. The unusual event, in the words of […]April 9, 2014Construction EquipmentTEST DRIVE: Peterbilt’s new Model 567 is a head-turner and a breeze to maneuverGiven the realities of truck design today, Peterbilt’s Model 567 simply did not spring into existence all on its own. The truck is derived from the company’s Model 579 tractor, which debuted two years ago. The focus of the Model 579 was to create an entirely new and modern cab/driver environment. In order to do […]March 2, 2014Construction EquipmentROAD TEST: Natural gas retrofit fuel systems and glider kits reveal interesting hauling possibilities for cost-minded contractorsThe first part of my test drive began westbound on Interstate 80 out of Salt Lake City, on the level desert run that leads to the Bonneville Salt Flats. The goal then had been to find flat ground and a little traffic to give me a feel for the truck. But now, we’d doubled back […]February 3, 2014RoadbuildingAutomatic or Manual?More choices — and it’s not just what you ‘feel’ like.November 6, 2013BusinessNavistar loses $247 million in Q3, cuts 500 employees from workforceNavistar’s efforts to restore the company’s profitability took a logical yet unenviable turn Tuesday as the company announced plans to trim its workforce by 500 employees. The cuts were announced as part of Navistar’s earnings report Tuesday morning, where the company reported a third quarter 2013 net loss of $247 million—down significantly from a net […]September 4, 2013Construction EquipmentAuto for the People: Automatic, automated transmissions make a push in heavy-duty commercial trucksThat’s what makes trucking today so interesting: It is going through several revolutions and evolutions at the moment. The advent of automatic and automated transmissions in heavy-duty commercial vehicles is one such example. In many ways, the explosion in popularity of these units over the past decade is an offshoot of the rapid evolution being […]July 1, 2013Oils & lubricantsNext-generation engine oil a vital part of heavy-duty pickup fuel economy effortsIf recent announcements from truck manufacturers are any indication, the next generation of heavy-duty truck models and engines will be an evolutionary step forward in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency. The effort will target a number of truck and engine design elements, from aerodynamics to advanced engine technologies. Some OEMs have suggested […]June 3, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Reading Truck and Body in ‘optimistic, innovative development phase’Live coverage from NTEA: The Work Truck Show Reading Truck and Body President and CEO Brian Nadel admits that his company has been playing its cards close to the vest lately. That was largely due to the wait-and-see nature of the economy the past few years. But that’s about to change. In response to growing […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Nissan enters compact van market in a big wayLive coverage from NTEA: The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis It’s hard to believe that just five years ago, Nissan, a global player in commercial vehicle markets had a net presence of zero in North America. It’s a different scenario today. WIth the successful launch of both a full-sized commerical van and the from-scratch establishment […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Ford shows its new take on commercial van design at Work Truck ShowLive coverage from NTEA: The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS–Ford Motor Co.‘s introduced on March 7 its all-new Transit chassis cab and cutaway models, which the company says is engineered to tackle an almost unlimited variety of specialized jobs and vocations. Ford also unveiled the next-generation Transit Connect compact van/wagon. Tim Stoehr, commercial truck […]March 7, 2013Previous PagePage 4 of 21Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Excavators and Sales Trends for 2023Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.Wheel LoadersLoader Vs. Loader – “Unbelievable” Police Chase Captured on VideoRoadbuildingBaltimore Bridge Collapse – Ship Strike Decimates I-695 Key BridgeSafetyFake Falls Scam: 650-Plus Staged on N.Y. Construction Sites, Suit AllegesFeatured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair