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Class 7-8: Page 4
Class 7-8
Trailered crane slowly shoves truck into a jackknife
Watch as an attempt to secure a Terex crane to a trailer goes awry and causes the trailer to be pushed into a jackknife with the semi-truck.
January 31, 2019
Class 7-8
Truck attempts uphill haul of dozer. Gravity has other plans
This truck never had a chance hauling this large dozer uphill. Check out the video footage and get other heavy equipment industry news on Equipment World.
January 17, 2019
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Class 7-8
Kenworth, Toyota announce fuel cell technology partnership
At the 2019 CES, Kenworth showcased a T680 converted to fuel cell electric power by Toyota Motor North America. Learn more right here on Equipment World.
January 17, 2019
Class 7-8
Freightliner intros new Cascadia tractor with Level 2 automated driving
Level 2 automation means the truck can accelerate, decelerate and steer independently. The 2020 Cascadia will be the first SAE Level 2 automation-capable truck.
January 9, 2019
Class 7-8
Giant transformer heavy-haul job breaks Wash. records: 1M lbs. across 47 mi.
To move this load, Omega Morgan used three heavy-haul trucks, a Kenworth C500 as the pull truck, and two Kenworth T800 trucks to push. More information here.
December 28, 2018
Class 7-8
80,000+ Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Daimler and Navistar tractors affected by Cummins fuel line recall
The recall was issued from fuel lines bursting if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted in specific driving conditions. Get more details here.
October 23, 2018
Class 7-8
Tight curve topples truck in hillside work zone after driver pushes luck
After ignoring construction zone warning signs, a semi-truck driver took the ride of his life down a 100ft embankment in California. Watch the video here.
October 18, 2018
Class 7-8
Chief Kenworth designer explains differences between new W990 and predecessor W900L
Kenworth's director of design, Jonathan Duncan, explains the biggest differences between Kenworth's W900L and W990. Watch the video here on Equipment World.
October 10, 2018
Class 7-8
Kenworth unveils W990: Heavy hauler builds upon storied legacy of W900
The Kenworth W990 comes standard with a PACCAR MX-13 engine, 12-speed PACCAR automated transmission, and PACCAR 40K tandem rear axles. Learn more here.
October 8, 2018
Class 7-8
With supercar looks, Volvo Vera electric tractor can hitch and haul loads autonomously
Volvo Trucks has officially introduced its brand new electric tractor as it can hitch and transport loads by itself. Get more details on Equipment World.
September 27, 2018
Dealers
Analyst: With truck orders booming and build backlog bulging, get used to waiting for new trucks
ACT Research says plethora of truck orders will keep the trucking industry busy for the remainder of 2018 and into 2019. Learn more on Equipment World.
August 31, 2018
Class 7-8
Kenworth adds Cummins ISX12N as nat gas engine option on T680, T880 and T880S trucks
The ISX12N will now be available on Kenworth T680, T880 and T880S and will benefit line haul, regional haul, vocational and refuse applications. More here!
August 27, 2018
Class 7-8
This Kenworth big rig is actually a Toyota. And it’s powered by hydrogen.
Toyota has released the second version of their hydrogen powered class 8 truck. It's based on a Kenworth tractor. Click here to read all about the new truck!
August 7, 2018
Class 7-8
Volvo VNL 300 can now be spec’d with Cummins ISX12N nat gas engine
Volvo announces VNL 300 daycab now available with Cummins ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine, providing an alternative fuel solutions.
July 26, 2018
Class 7-8
Daimler recalls more than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Daimler Trucks is recalling over 18,000 Freightliner trucks due to a brake caliper issue.
July 24, 2018
Class 7-8
Avoid these hot weather pitfalls to extend your truck fleet’s battery life
Though it may not be noticeable until the colder months when the battery needs to work harder, more damage is done to the battery during the summer months.
July 18, 2018
Class 7-8
Here’s what’s under the hood of an electric Peterbilt Model 579
The electric Peterbilt Model 579 is fitted with eight 44-kW battery packs that can be removed or added to the tractor to increase vehicle range. Read more here.
July 5, 2018
Class 7-8
Peterbilt bringing new features to Model 567, 579 trucks; forecasts strong outlook for rest of 2018
The Model 579 now is standard with the Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance technology, including automatic emergency braking & speed limit sign recognition.
July 3, 2018
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