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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
R.I. begins collecting first tractor-trailer-only tolls; trucking associations plan legal challenge
The electronic toll systems will target tractor/truck tractors, pulling a trailer/trailers, deemed as Class 8 or above. Tolls will be added on other highways.
June 12, 2018
Volvo Trucks unveils custom VNL 760 honoring military heroes
Volvo unveiled its Ride for Freedom truck this Memorial Day weekend. Alongside the custom VNL 760 was anther custom-designed Volvo VNR 640.
May 30, 2018
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
Record demand for new heavy trucks outpacing supply, stabilizing prices in bloated used marketplace
Without an influx of new drivers, new trucks are going to push older models to a used truck market that is already saturated with equipment. Details here!
May 23, 2018
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