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Class 7-8
Volkswagen Truck & Bus gets a new name ahead of independence from VW
Volkswagen Truck & Bus says the name Traton was created by combining the words transformation, transportation, tradition and tonnage. More information here!
June 22, 2018
Vocational
First Look: A quick drive in Volvo’s electric FL, a battery-powered cabover that could serve light construction, utility work
Several weeks after Volvo Trucks debuted its first two electric trucks for the European trade press in Sweden, it was the North American journalists’ turn to experience the company’s new fully electric FL and FE models. And it’s appropriate that European media had the first turn, since these trucks undoubtedly will find a home in […]
June 21, 2018
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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
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
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
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
Vocational
Texas shop’s 48-hour, half-cost truck remanufacturing leads to a DOT grant program
In an effort to save taxpayers thousands of dollars, Jim Camp, director of transportation at the East Texas Council of Governments, opted for this alternative.
May 29, 2018
Safety & Compliance
Bill to exempt small trucking companies from ELD mandate introduced in House
This bill would allow carriers with 10 or fewer trucks to use paper logs to record duty status, instead of electronic logging devices. More infirmation here.
May 25, 2018
Vocational
Ford recalls small number of F-650, F-750 trucks for possible brake failure
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. Details here on Equipment World.
May 25, 2018
Vocational
Kenworth T680, T880 now available with lighter, quieter Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline
The Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline offers extended component life, reduced maintenance and supports 18,400-plus lb-ft of driveline torque. More on Equipment World.
May 24, 2018
Vocational
Ford F-650 Super Duty now available in a battery-powered electric
At the recent ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, Roush CleanTech’s new fully electric vehicles, built on the Ford F-650 chassis, will have a lithium-ion battery system.
May 14, 2018
Vocational
Navistar recalls 10,000 trucks due to fire extinguisher defect
By Matt Cole More than 10,000 International tractors are being recalled as part of the massive Kidde fire extinguisher recall that was initiated in November. Trucks equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push button “Pindicator” fire extinguishers are included in most recent recall from Navistar, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. These fire extinguisher models […]
May 1, 2018
Vocational
Semi smashes raised, fully loaded end dump trailer right into a bridge
Every time you see one of these raised dump bed disaster stories, you can’t help but wonder “How did the driver not know?” That goes doubly in this instance, captured in the video below, which occurred earlier this month along Highway 40 near Montreal. According to Le Journal de Montreal, drivers traveling alongside a semi […]
April 26, 2018
Class 7-8
Volkswagen exec hints at Navistar takeover
Barely more than 13 months ago, Volkswagen Truck and Bus acquired approximately 16.2 million newly issued shares of Navistar stock for $256 million, and one high-level executive hinted this morning the German automaker could one day be after a large slice. At a recent press briefing, VW Truck and Bus Chief Finance Officer Matthias Gruendler said a […]
April 18, 2018
Vocational
Volvo unveils the FL, the company’s first electric truck
Volvo Trucks recently introduced its first all-electric truck which will be used in pickup and delivery, refuse and recycling and other applications in Europe next year. The Volvo FL, which offers up to a 186-mile range through a 185 kilowatt (248 horsepower) motor, can be charged in one to two hours with a DC fast […]
April 17, 2018
Vocational
Ford recalls 350k trucks due to transmission defect that can lead to rollaways after being parked
Ford has issued two transmission-related recalls for its F-Series trucks, including one that addresses vehicle roll. The recall includes approximately 350,000 2018 F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions as well as 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions for a potentially unseated transmission gear shift cable clip. On […]
April 11, 2018
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