Trucks Nikola adopts ZF driver assistance systems January 17, 2024 ZF’s OnGuardMax and OnSideAlert driver assistance systems are now offered on Nikola’s hydrogen fuel-cell-electric trucks. OnGuardMax detects and reacts to moving and stationary objects, while OnSideAlert provides blind spot…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Endurant XD available on International trucks January 17, 2024 International Trucks now offers the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technology Endurant XD Series transmission on select models. The Endurant XD and Endurant XD Pro paired with…
Other, Software Truckstop adds security features January 17, 2024 Truckstop has taken further steps to prevent fraud on its load board. Identify verification is now available to help brokers identify carriers via RMIS. It involves…
Engines/Drivetrains, Other Eaton offering remanufactured Advantage series clutch January 16, 2024 Eaton has added the Advantage series clutch to its line of remanufactured products. The clutch offers a unique strap drive intermediate plate design and comes at a lower price…
Trucks Kia explores concept of flexible vans January 11, 2024 The latest concept vehicles from Kia look like they would find a home outside a Barbie Dream House, complete with pink packages stored in the van’s logistics cabinets. But the…
Other, Trucks Xantrex inverter factory-installed option from International January 9, 2024 International Trucks can now be spec’d with the Xantrex Freedom XC 1800W pure sine-wave inverter/charger, straight from the factory. Xantrex said the…
Other SAF-Holland fifth wheels earn standard positioning for Freightliner, Western Star January 3, 2024 SAF-Holland has earned standard fifth wheel positioning for all moderate and severe-duty applications on Freightliner and Western Star tractors, the company has announced. The moderate-duty standard…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Dual cable charger available from InCharge December 12, 2023 InCharge Energy has come out with a dual Level 2 charger that can simultaneously charge two vehicles at 19.2 kW on both cables. InCharge says its…
Trucks Pete adds Fusion Stop and Auto-Go to Model 579 December 12, 2023 Peterbilt is now offering Fusion Stop and Auto-Go as part of its Bendix Fusion collision mitigation suite on the Model 579. The new feature aids drivers…
Trailers New spreaders for Fontaine Magnitude lowbeds December 12, 2023 Fontaine Specialized has improved its line of hydraulic equalizing spreaders on its Magnitude Series lowbed trailers. Benefits include improved geometry to more easily raise the rear…
Engines/Drivetrains Endurant XD available in vocational Freightliner, Western Star trucks December 12, 2023 The Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies Endurant XD automated transmission is now available in the Freightliner 114SD and Western Star 47X and 49X with Cummins engines.
Tires/Wheels New winter tire from Yokohama December 5, 2023 Yokohama has introduced the new “extreme traction” 907W drive tire for winter conditions. It replaces the SY7667 and carries the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol, indicating it…
Other, Trucks Xantrex Freedom XC now factory option with Volvo, Mack December 5, 2023 Volvo and Mack customers can now spec’ the Xantrex Freedom XC 1800W inverter/charger as a factory installed option on sleeper models. “Sine wave is the same…
Software, Trailers Eroad, Thermo King integrate to share data December 5, 2023 Eroad and Thermo King have partnered to share data in a move to improve fleet management. The partnership allows Eroad to integrate…
Software Truckstop provides load alert notifications November 29, 2023 Truckstop has added a new Load Alert Notifications feature to its app, allowing carriers and brokers to access loads and capacity more quickly and at scale.
