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Vocational

Ford, VW mull partnership that could include commercial vehicle development

The companies are exploring potential projects across many areas, including developing commercial vehicles together to better serve the needs of customers.

June 20, 2018

Vocational

International makes air disc brakes standard on severe-duty HV-Series, HX-Series work trucks

International Truck says it will made air disc brakes standard on its HV Series and HX Series models. Read about this on Equipment World.

June 19, 2018

Construction Equipment

Western Global’s new EnviroCube jobsite fuel tank boasts benefits over round tanks

The tanks can be used for onsite fuel supply, bulk fuel storage and refueling. The tanks also save on downtime and allow contractors to buy fuel in bulk.

June 19, 2018

Vocational

Test Drive: ZF’s 8-speed PowerLine transmission aims to dominate Class 5-8

Reporters at Lucas Oil Raceway had a chance recently to try out ZF’s new 8AP transmission in a 2015 Ram 3500 equipped with a 6.7-liter Cummins. Check it out!

June 18, 2018

Class 7-8

Freightliner Goes Electric: Truck maker unveils battery-powered eCascadia, eM2 models

Freightliner's eCascadia features up to 730 peak horsepower while the eM2 features up to 480 peak horsepower. Both are Frieghtliners initial electric trucks.

June 15, 2018

Class 7-8

Mack Anthem now available with more efficient MP8HE engine, HE+ aero package

The Mack MP8HE engine uses waste energy from the engine’s exhaust system and converts it to mechanical energy that is delivered back to the engine crankshaft.

June 15, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat 797 first truck in class to reach milestone of 1,000 made

Cat says the first 797 ever produced is still in service, boasting more than 130,000 hours of work in the Canadian oil sands. Details on the 100th truck here.

June 15, 2018

Pickups

Ford recalls 2018 F-150, F-650, F-750 trucks over fuel pump, brake defects

The first recall affects 2018 F-150s, Expeditions and Navigators equipped with a V6 and the second includes 2018 F-650 and F-750s with hydraulic brake systems.

June 14, 2018

Pickups

Ram trucks caught up in large FCA recall over defective cruise control

Around 5 million vehicles may have a defect that could prevent cruise control from disengaging and could even cause acceleration. Details on impacted vehicles here.

June 12, 2018

Vocational

Eaton extends coverage for 7-speed Procision AMT to include construction trucks

This expansion includes include medium-duty utility, construction, tanker, refuse and municipal trucks. Details here on Equipment World.

June 11, 2018

Pickups

Ram will bring the 1500 TRX, a high-performance Raptor rival, to market along with new mid-size and HD pickups

Ram has decided to officially bring to market the 1500 TRX, a truck first unveiled as a concept back in 2016. Check out the images and concept video here.

June 6, 2018

Safety

Dump truck driver who skipped brake inspection found at fault for fiery 10-vehicle crash

An inspection after the crash revealed three of the eight brakes on the dump truck were out of adjustment and not functioning properly.

June 6, 2018