NextTruck Blog & Industry News – Trucker Information

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Mack Trucks introduced its new, next-generation highway hero, the Mack Anthem™, during the Mack Global Dealer Summit in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Mack Anthem is a re-engineered, redesigned and reimagined interpretation of what today’s highway truck should be – aerodynamic, comfortable and connected, all with a distinctively bold Mack look. “As one of the most significant […]

To kick-off the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV), Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will host a press conference to showcase an exciting range of on-highway and vocational trucks, along with technologically advanced engines and components. These provide the broadest range of solutions for customers looking for the most optimized fuel efficiency, safety options, […]

Felling Trailers, Inc. is conducting its fifth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Felling Trailers wants to bring awareness of Special Olympics and help provide funding for the individuals who take part in and benefit from the events and services provided by Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN). […]

Multi-Colored Kenworth T680s are Spec’d to the Nines for Drivers When Matt Blinsky was asked the company’s fleet color, he answered with a laugh.  “That’s a good question.  We don’t have one. We’ve got 74 trucks, and probably 25 different colors running around.  It’s all by design.” Matt Blinsky, vice president of Floyd Blinsky Trucking, […]

Mack Trucks introduced all-new interiors for its rugged Mack® Granite® and Mack Pinnacle™ models, supporting customers in attracting and retaining drivers, and improving the productivity and profitability of their operations in general. Mack introduced the updated models during the Mack Global Dealer Summit in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Along with the interior changes, Mack introduced all-new LED […]

Cooper Tire has redesigned and relaunched its consumer website, www.coopertire.com. The site, which features Cooper-brand car, pickup truck, CUV and SUV tires, has been completely revamped to demystify the tire selection process for consumers. Utilizing insights from comprehensive consumer research, which showed that most consumers are overwhelmed by the tire selection process and view tire […]

Power management company Eaton has added a host of features to its IntelliConnect™ suite of connected solutions to help fleet customers reduce truck-down situations and better prepare for preventative maintenance. IntelliConnect gives fleets advanced notice that a vehicle may be having an issue, and the new features are now available on the Geotab Marketplace as […]

Kenworth announced that it will collaborate closely with the PACCAR Technical Center and DAF Trucks NV, a subsidiary of PACCAR, to develop important advancements in Class 8 truck aerodynamics, engine and powertrain efficiencies with $8 million in year-one funding provided by the Vehicle Technologies Office of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Other […]

International Truck announced major enhancements to the International® LoneStar® truck during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week—a flagship truck that combines bold styling and best-in-class driver features with a number of uptime and safety enhancements. “As we honor the more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers across America during National Driver Appreciation Week, it is fitting […]

Peterbilt is pleased to introduce a new, ergonomic column-mounted shifter on the Models 579 and 567. The column-mounted shifter will be standard on trucks equipped with the automated PACCAR Transmission as well as those equipped with Eaton Advantage and Ultra Shift AMTs.   The new shifter, located on the right-hand side of the steering column, […]

White Oak Mills, a full-service Pennsylvania-based feed manufacturer, recently took delivery of a Kenworth T880S 7-axle straight truck, becoming Kenworth’s first customer to operate a T880S in this configuration. To recognize this Kenworth “first,” selling dealer Kenworth of Pennsylvania – Carlisle held a special ceremony for White Oak Mills. According to Josh Long, White Oak […]