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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Trucks
NTEA calls on Congress to repeal the Federal Excise Tax
Eliminating the FET would provide Congress the opportunity to create long-term stability in the Highway Trust Fund by replacing the FET with a funding source not based on annual truck sales.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Volvo Trucks Names TEC Equipment Fontana as First Volvo EV Certified Dealer
Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America Partners with Decisiv
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Which Truck Suspension Meets Your Construction Truck Needs?
Trucks
UPDATE: Volvo Trucks Reaches Contract Agreement with UAW Following Production Restart
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Peterbilt Model 537 and Model 548 Class 7/8 Trucks Built on New Customizable Chassis
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Infrastructure
America's Roadways Not Poised for Return to Work
Commuting hassles are poised to reemerge as workers return to the office but a new AI-powered study reveals how cities and municipalities can rethink how they handle their infrastructure maintenance projects and get roads in shape faster
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5 Strategies for Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Labor Shortage
The US Department of Labor reports a record 9.3 million job openings. Heres what construction can learn from what’s happening today
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Bill Progresses in Senate
Lawmakers voted to move forward with debate on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal after they reached a deal on major outstanding issues.
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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Daimler Trucks Recalling 122,056 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Battery Cable
The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Peterbilt Receives Order for Five Model 579EVs from Sunbelt Rentals
The Peterbilt 579EVs are the first step towards Sunbelt Rentals goal of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Volvo Trucks Partners with Bendix to Boost Driver Safety and Training
Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of the SafetyDirect Processor (SDP5 Full) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed option on Volvo VNL, VNR and VHD models.
Fleet News
Embark Self-Driving Truck Company to Go Public
Embark Trucks, America’s longest-running self-driving truck program, plans to go public through a merger with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
mDRIVE HD for TerraPro Cabover Concrete Pumpers
Fully integrated with the MP8 engine and Mack axles, the 13- and 14-speed mDRIVE provides concrete pumper customers a proven solution to help improve performance, boost on-site productivity and safety and maximize uptime.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Trucks Shares Industry Update
Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations provides an update on the state of the construction industry and the heavy-duty truck market.
Concrete
Mack Trucks Showcases Granite and TerraPro Models at World of Concrete 2021
The company will also highlight its fully integrated powertrain, including the MP engines, mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission and Mack drive axles and more.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Daimler Expands Detroit Assurance Capabilities
Active Speed Intervention, Active Lane Assist with Auto Stop and Brake Hold Mode add to list of safety features.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Peterbilt Makes UltraLoft Sleeper Available on Model 567
With the addition of the UltraLoft sleeper, the Model 567 now offers a more spacious, integral sleeper option.
Trucks
Peterbilt Partners with Dealer Network for High School Technician Training Program
Partnering with high schools and community colleges, the goal is for students to continue their education into a great career as a diesel technician through the Peterbilt Technician Institute.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Volvo Celebrates 15 Years of I-Shift in North America
Automated Manual Transmissions (AMTs) have driven major shift in the truck markets.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Don’t Let Brakes Slow Productivity
Maintain air brake systems to keep your medium- and heavy-duty trucks rolling.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Heavy Trucks Drive Toward Hydrogen Future
Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group outline roadmap to hydrogen trucks through cellcentric joint venture approaching a 10-year time frame.
Concrete
Mack Trucks & McNeilus Donate New Mixer for Annual Auction at World of Concrete 2021
A Mack Granite 2021 GR64FR Mixer has been donated towards the annual Concrete Industry Management auction for the World of Concrete 2021 taking place in Las Vegas, June 8-10. The auction will be held on June 9.
Trucks
Towing Safety Starts with Proper Equipment
Identify the weakest link in your truck and trailer combination.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
New Smart Truck Technology Minimizes Jobsite Collision Risks
Vocational trucks are adopting on-road truck safety technology to prevent construction jobsite collisions and enhance the safety of those working around them.
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Kenworth Revamps Medium-Duty Lineup with More Cab Space, Digital Display
Class 5 through light Class 8 trucks are new from the ground up, with wider cab, cab-height choices, new vocational hood, full parent rails, and a fixed grille
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for March Exceed 40,000 for Sixth Consecutive Month
March orders were down 9% month over month, but up more than 33,000 units than the pandemic-impacted March 2020.
Trucks & Accessories
Mission Critical Electronics and ZeroRPM Partner to Transform Heavy Duty Trucks into Hybrids
ZeroRPM’s technology eliminates idling, while continuing to power all on-board equipment, including HVAC.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Kenworth C500 Now Available with Bendix ESP System
The Bendix stability system for the Kenworth C500 comes with the Bendix 6S/6M configuration, which has six sensors and six modulators, and includes Bendix Smart ATC Automatic Traction Control and Bendix ESP
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Plus, NVIDIA Partner on Heavy Truck Autonomous Driving System
Plus has received more than 10,000 preorders for its autonomous truck driving system, which is expected to be commercially available in 2022 in the U.S., China and Europe.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
North American Class 8 Net Orders Stay Strong for February
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders came in at 44,000 Units
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Peterbilt Updates Vocational Trucks
The Models 567 and 520 include an updated VMUX electrical system, which enhances functionality with different body types.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
How Much Does a Truck Driver Make?
A career in truck driving is becoming a more viable option as unemployment rates reach an all time high, but how much should you be paid? The answer varies.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for January Remain Elevated at 42,800 Units
January is the fourth consecutive month for Class 8 orders to exceed 40,000 units.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
DTNA Tests Augmented Reality for Future of Aftermarket Service
Initial pilot with Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality technology proves a viable method of virtual collaboration with dealers and customers
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Peterbilt Digital Dash Will Span Vocational Truck Lineup
Customizable digital display developed for new Peterbilt 579 will be incorporated into every conventional Class 8 model.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Peterbilt 567 Vocational Truck
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Volvo VHD
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Kenworth W990 Adds AG130 Front Air Suspension as Option
AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lbs.
