NextTruck Blog & Industry News – Trucker Information

Freightliner Trucks announced several new value-added option packages specifically geared toward its M2 106 medium duty trucks, featuring Allison’s new FuelSense product paired with the Cummins ISB6.7. “When packaged together, our new options results in a smart business solution that contributes to fuel efficiency, as well as driver satisfaction,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product [...]

Power management company Eaton, along with Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), announced that their popular SmartAdvantage Powertrain package is being expanded to include applications for the ISX12 diesel engine and ISX15 SmartAdvantage applications up to 110,000 lb gross vehicle weight (GVW). The product, which initially integrated an Eaton Fuller Advantage™ Series Automated Transmission with the Cummins [...]

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc, distributor of America’s best-selling low cab forward trucks, unveiled its lineup of 2014 and 2015 model year N-Series diesel models. The company also announced that it would extend its 24 Months/60,000 Miles Covered Maintenance Program to all the diesel models sold through June 30, 2014. The changes were announced [...]

Hendrickson Bumper and Trim announces the release of the new AERO CLAD® bumper for the Mack Granite which offers weight savings and requires less maintenance compared to the standard metal bumper. The AERO CLAD bumper for Mack Granite truck models offers 32 lbs. of weight savings compared to the standard steel bumper. In addition, AERO [...]

Kenworth Truck Company will offer the latest information on its quality diesel and natural gas work trucks and participate in green truck ride-and-drive sessions during the Green Truck Summit and The Work Truck Show March 4-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The annual event is sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). [...]

Mack Trucks will present two Mack® Granite® Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) 6x4 models in its booth at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MHD model offers a lower-cost, lighter-weight option, without compromising Mack’s legendary durability and reliability. Visitors to Mack booth No. 3527 at the Indianapolis Convention Center will find out for themselves [...]

Five new Kenworth T880s are the featured trucks of Kenworth Truck Company's extensive and diverse, 10-truck vocational lineup at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 March 4-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The new Kenworth T880 entered into full production this past December. Kenworth's booth (S-63640) will include two T880 dump trucks, a mixer and a [...]

A sampling of Volvo’s VHD product range will be on display next week at the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas. Engineered for reliable performance in a wide range of applications like construction, oil field, logging, snow plow or heavy haul, the VHD makes hard work easy, while extensive standard safety features and an ergonomic [...]

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Utilizes Fleet of Kenworth T680 76-inch Sleepers Powered by PACCAR MX-13 Engines in Produce Hauls to Southern California David Messmore has always liked to travel and experience new beginnings. Twenty years ago, four generations of his family decided to move from Oxnard, Calif., to Sunnyside, Wash. This remote spot in south central Washington would be [...]

Western Star Truck Sales, Inc. announced that a frame rail mounted vertical exhaust stack is now offered as an option for Western Star® 4700 set-back and set-forward truck and tractor models. This configuration is now available in combination with the Western Star aerodynamic roof and side fairing options. Preferred by vocational fleets that pull dry [...]

Mack Trucks revealed the Mack® models which will be showcased at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 show in Las Vegas. Mack will display 10 vehicles, built to meet the rigorous demands of construction applications. The following Mack vehicles can be found in Mack booths no. 60416 indoors and no. 5113 outdoors at the Las Vegas Convention [...]