NextTruck Blog & Industry News – Trucker Information

During the Mid-America Trucking Show, Peterbilt announced a new special Model 579 that features unique interior and exterior styling and exclusive content. Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President, Darrin Siver said, “This is a milestone year for the company and we wanted to acknowledge it in a way that has been defining Peterbilt for […]

Freightliner Trucks has started production of additional features for the Freightliner Cascadia® natural gas-powered tractor. The Meritor WABCO OnGuard™ Collision Safety System is now available on Cascadia natural gas-powered tractors spec’d with a manual transmission.  The Cascadia natural gas tractor is now also available with a 48-inch sleeper cab, and factory-installed compressed natural gas (CNG) […]

Kenworth’s new, most fuel-efficient truck, features a special factory-installed aerodynamic package and the optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission. Kenworth’s on-highway marketing manager, Brett VanVoorhis said, "The T680 Advantage concept we displayed at last year's Mid-America Trucking Show was a success. The fuel economy […]

Mack Trucks highlighted many of its most popular models at this year’s 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show located at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The exposition is the largest heavy-duty truck tradeshow, providing interpersonal interaction between trucking professionals and industry representative. The Mack Truck exhibition emphasized the company’s commitment to maximizing uptime for operators […]

Volvo Trucks currently provides diagnostic and repair planning help to over 25,000 trucks through its Remote Diagnostics connected vehicle system. Volvo Trucks offers this service in the U.S. and Canada. After taking delivery of its 700th Volvo truck, Averitt Express in Cookeville, Tennessee, a supply chain and transportation management firm, furnished its fleet with the […]

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) will hold its fifth annual “Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel” event on March 29, 2014 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Because of a new program offered through TravelCenters of America (TA) and Petro Stopping Centers, professional drivers may buy fuel at one of their […]

The 2014 Mid-America Trucking Event will showcase the latest machines from veteran truck builder Freightliner March 27 through 29 is bound to be a spectacular showing for many of the world’s largest and most revered trucking industry companies. To showcase their extensive suite of trucks and accessories, Freightliner has planned plent of events, giveaways and […]

Optimus Prime at the Mid-America Trucking Show? Western Star Truck Sales ups the ante with an unforgettable booth experience Their motto this year is “Never Back Down,” and the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show (March 27– 29) is the perfect venue to showcase the latest concepts, production models, and custom trucking solutions from legendary truck builder […]

The Spicer EconoTrek 6x2 tandem axle, made by Dana Holding Corporation, is now an optional feature for Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial vehicles. Engineers for Dana designed the Spicer EconoTrek 6x2 tandem axle with multiple enhancements for decreasing maintenance costs and increasing fuel efficiency of heavy-duty, line-haul tractors from two to three percent. In addition, the […]

The Kenworth Truck Company now offers factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes for its new Kenworth T370 medium duty, conventional trucks. The Bendix ADB22X front and rear disc brakes now offer a lightweight design, an automobile type feel, effortless maintenance and high performance. For fleet managers and truck drivers, the new Kenworth feature […]

The 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show will take place from March 27th to 29th in Louisville, Kentucky. Volvo Trucks fans eagerly anticipate a full showcase of the North American Class 8 models. They will be exhibited at the no. 32125 indoor booth in the North Hall of the Kentucky Exposition Center. Models on exhibit include twelve […]

It’s time to go to Louisville for The Mid-America Trucking Show 2014, one of the busiest shows that we exhibit at!  This year, you will be able to see NextTruck and Rock & Dirt in the same location. From dump to sleeper trucks and their related products & services, we have it covered.  Our booth is […]