Jack RobertsTechnologyEspar debuts Maximum Control pre-heater familyEspar introduced a new family of truck coolant pre-heater control systems at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN, today. The Maximum Control family of pre-heat controllers is designed to give drivers simplified control of heater functions, more guidance for technicians and more real-time information and control for fleet managers. Espar says new Maximum […]March 7, 2012BusinessChu at NTEA: Diversity key to future fleet fuel efficiencyThe NTEA Work Truck Show kicked off with U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Stephen Chu as the keynote speaker this morning in Indianapolis at the Green Truck Summit. Dr. Chu spoke about general petrochemical, geopolitical and climate trends and how those factors will affect the North American commercial truck industry and transportation sector in coming […]March 6, 2012BusinessNissan enters compact van marketNissan unveiled its new NV200 compact commercial van Feb. 8 at the Chicago Auto Show. The NV200, which has an estimated 1,500-pound payload capacity, will be priced “substantially less” than competitive vans, said Joe Castelli, vice president for Nissan Commercial Vehicle and Fleet. “The U.S. commercial vehicle market is only just moving toward the compact […]February 8, 2012BusinessRoad Report: Cat’s CT660 vocational truckOn Sept. 9, Caterpillar’s internal verification process was completed, and the company gave the green light to begin CT660 vocational truck production for the North American market. At a high-level view,George Taylor, director of Caterpillar’s Global On-Highway Truck Group, says the CT660 is Cat’s most intensely researched product launch ever, with a lot of time […]September 28, 2011EquipmentNavistar sues EPA again over ‘irrelevant’ SCR ruleNavistar has filed another suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling the latest round in the ongoing battle between the exhaust gas recirculation-only engine manufacturer and its competitors, all of which are using selective catalytic reduction technology to meet 2010 diesel exhaust emissions regulations. Navistar opted to use in-cylinder EGR technology to meet the […]July 26, 2011BusinessTrucks – September 2009Parts and service support takes shape as company exits medium-duty market. In essence, GM is still in the medium-duty truck business. That’s the message Mark Karney, marketing director for General Motors’ medium-duty trucks, wants to relay. Although GM ceased production of its medium-duty Kodiak and TopKick models in July as a response to the company’s […]September 28, 2009MaintenanceTrucks: Technology marches onwardMack standardizes stability protection on Pinnacle models Onboard electronic systems have revolutionized a multitude of vehicle control and diagnostic systems. And now Mack Trucks is using computer technology to reduce the risk of vehicle rollovers in on-highway tanker and mixer applications with the addition of its Road Stability Advantage (RSA) system, designed in conjunction with, […]May 28, 2009BusinessCover Story/Productivity Guide: 2007 Heavy-Duty vocational trucksAny preview of 2007 Class 8 vocational trucks will naturally focus on the extensive engine enhancements mandated by the 2007 Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Exhaust Standards. But reengineering trucks for substantially different engines, which include catalyzed traps, oxidation catalysts, NOx absorbers and selective catalytic reduction systems is an extensive task from an engineering point of […]May 28, 2009HomeProduct Report: No cut cornersAs fuel prices continue to soar, small utility vehicles are starting to make more sense on large or spread-out jobsites. While no stranger to the utility vehicle market, Bobcat felt there were product gaps, which it moved to address with the introduction of the 2300 4×4 model this summer. The 2300 will fall between Bobcat’s […]May 28, 2009SafetyTrucks Management: Know the fundamentalsTruck maintenance is one area where knowing component fundamentals can allow you to better spec vehicles to match your applications, or spot trouble before it blossoms into a catastrophic failure. To test a transmission properly, you need to climb behind the wheel Aside from the engine, no systems affect a truck’s performance more than the […]May 28, 2009Previous PagePage 9 of 21Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe new model packs 52 horsepower, GPS navigation and a hydraulic dump bed – for moving crews and supplies across the jobsite.The DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Compact equipmentManitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact LoadersFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
