[VIDEO] International HV Series Replaces Workstar

Mark Stasell, Vice President, Product Development at Navistar Inc. shares an overview of the new International HV.

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US Housing Starts Bounce Back, But the Housing Shortage Continues to Grow

May construction growth counteracts starts rates that have drifted down from early-year highs, but detailed annual analysis of housing data shows frenzied pandemic home building disregarding first-time-buyer and low-income housing needs

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What Does Workforce Management Mean for the Construction Industry?

Here's a look at what construction workforce management is and how it can help your construction company succeed.

The Week’s Hottest 10 Construction Stories: Husqvarna Battery Cut-Off Saw Matches Gasoline Power

Why the most-read construction stories include OSHA’s new COVID-19 standard, lumber prices falling, Astec rebrand explained, 2021 Top Asphalt Businesses, outcome of the first Davis-Bacon Senate vote in 10 years, 2021 Top Paving Contractors

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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.

A recent visit to Taylor High School highlights what the technician training program will look like with students and faculty in the fall. https://youtu.be/-GHkt-1ZmLY

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.

More than 217,000 Volvo trucks have been sold with the Volvo I-Shift since its launch 15 years ago in North America, marking a significant change in a market where manual shifting was a very strong tradition.

Volvo Celebrates 15 Years of I-Shift in North America

Automated Manual Transmissions (AMTs) have driven major shift in the truck markets.

Brakes being out of adjustment is a common DOT citation. On an air brake system the slack adjuster is used to adjust the brakes. It takes up the slack is the stroke as the friction surfaces wear away. Modern trucks are equipped with automatic slack adjusters that adjust themselves during full brake applications and should only require manual adjustments during installation.

Don’t Let Brakes Slow Productivity

Maintain air brake systems to keep your medium- and heavy-duty trucks rolling.

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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.

Mack Trucks & McNeilus Donate New Mixer for Auction at World of Concrete 2021

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.

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Towing Safety Starts with Proper Equipment

Identify the weakest link in your truck and trailer combination.

Mack Trucks added the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion to its Granite vocational truck line, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite.

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.

Kenworth new models include the T180 (Class 5), T280 (Class 6), T380 (Class 7) and T480 (light Class 8). There are also vocational model variants known as the T380V and T480V.

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

Class 8 orders now total 372,000 units for the past 12 months.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

The Peterbilt conventional Model 567 truck was specifically designed to withstand the demands of dump, logging, construction and other harsh vocational applications.

Peterbilt Updates Vocational Trucks

The Models 567 and 520 include an updated VMUX electrical system, which enhances functionality with different body types.

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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.

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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.

DTNA employee, Laura Kinkle tries HoloLens technology during company testing.

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

With the Peterbilt Digital Display, drivers decide what they want to see and how it is displayed.

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.

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Kenworth W990 Adds AG130 Front Air Suspension as Option

AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lbs.

Mack Trucks announces that its driver-activated Mack Over The Air updates feature is now standard on the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models, enabling customers to implement software updates themselves at a time when it’s most convenient for them.

Mack Over the Air Updates Standard with Driver Download Activation Feature

This OTA feature enables customers to implement software updates themselves at a time when it’s most convenient for them.

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

NEW ROUGH TERRAIN LINE

The new line of JLG Rough Terrain Scissors has an answer for every task. When we say upgrade, we mean business – yours.