[VIDEO] Customized Freightliner 114SD

Tamika Knox, severe duty manager, marketing, Freightliner Trucks, discusses custom options for the 114SD.

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65% of Cities Cutting Infrastructure Projects in the Face of $360B Revenue Pitfall

National League of Cities study shows 70% of cities have not received funding through the CARES Act and 24 states have not yet announced plans to distribute Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments

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PPP Extended with $130B in Funds Remaining

How to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program’s forgivable loans, now modified with longer period to spend and lower percentage that must be dedicated to payroll

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Improved Insights Into All Your Equipment

With a unified platform for your machines, you can get the insights you need to make operational improvements that impact the bottom line.

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Daimler Trucks North America Resumes Production in Mexico, Restarting All Manufacturing Operations

Nearly three months after the first effects of the COVID-19 pandemic suspended manufacturing operations, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has reopened all nine of its manufacturing locations in North America.

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FTR Reports North American Class 8 Net Orders Remain Subdued in May at 6,600 Units

Class 8 net orders for the last twelve months total 155,000 units.

PACCAR Parts’ new state-of-the-art distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Servicing dealers in the Southwest United States and Northwest Mexico, the new 250,000 square-foot parts distribution center (PDC) is three times the capacity of its predecessor built in 1995.

PACCAR Parts Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Las Vegas

The 250,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center , which includes a 20,000 sq. ft. small parts mezzanine, became operational in May and has increased parts availability and uptime to dealers and customers.

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Tips to Avoid Common Work Truck Towing Mistakes

Vocational truck drivers who occasionally use trailers, often different types with varying loads and configurations, can be more prone to make mistakes. Here's how to avoid them.

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Peterbilt Launches New Website to Recruit Next Generation of Service Technicians

Peterbilt.tech is new website created with the sole purpose of helping individuals who are interested in a career as a Peterbilt service technician.

, Platform Science makes it easy to develop, deploy and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles, a process previously defined by fragmented architectures and proprietary protocols. The platform offers flexibility and delivers an unlimited canvas to fleets and developers seeking to innovate and create new solutions as customers’ needs, businesses and industries evolve.

Daimler Trucks Partners with Platform Science

Platform Science will be the primary on-vehicle fleet management software development and distribution partner.

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Kenworth T880S with Set-Forward Axle Adds Optional Fixed Grille

Radiator-mounted grille allows the hood to be opened in applications where equipment is mounted to the front of the T880S

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Tiseo Paving Tackles Tough Projects with Mixed Truck Fleet

Tiseo Paving Company tackles tough projects with mixed fleet of Kenworth trucks

Mack Trucks is helping reduce the effects of the rigorous demands of the jobsite by bringing its highly advanced Mack Command Steer active steering system to Mack Granite axle back models.

Mack Trucks Tames Driver Strain with Command Steer for Mack Granite

Mack Command Steer reduces driver fatigue and can help cut muscle strain up to 30 percent by combining an electric motor with the existing hydraulic steering.

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[VIDEO] VMAC Auxiliary HVAC System Cuts Vehicle Wear while Keeping Cabs Cool

VMAC talks about the features of its hydraulically driven auxiliary HVAC system for vehicles at The Work Truck Show 2020.

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[VIDEO] Mack Reveals Key Features of its New Medium Duty Class 6 and 7 Trucks

New MD6 and MD7 trucks carry Mack's premium legacy with standard cab air suspension and 125,000 psi frame rails; Roy Horton talks about component sources for engines, transmissions, axles and more.

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[VIDEO] Freightliner M2 Chassis Improves Gradall Cost Effectiveness

The standard M2 chassis carries a Gradall, and Freightliner works with Gradall to mount air tanks and other accessories for easy upfit of the excavator upper.

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Improved Insights Into All Your Equipment

With a unified platform for your machines, you can get the insights you need to make operational improvements that impact the bottom line.

Papé Kenworth received the 2019 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Santa Barbara, CA. From left, Kevin Baney, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; Jordan Papé, chief executive officer of The Papé Group, Inc.; Dave Laird, Papé Kenworth president; Lance Jorgensen, chief financial officer of The Papé Group, Inc.; and Laura Bloch, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing.

Papé Kenworth Honored with 2019 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award

Kenworth Recognizes Leading Dealers for 2019 Achievements, Customer Support Efforts To Maximize Uptime.

Peterbilt recognizes TLG Peterbilt as 2019 Peterbilt Dealer of the Year. From left to right Peyton Harrell (Peterbilt), Robert Woodall (Peterbilt), Kory Larson (TLG), Glenn Larson (TLG), Kyle Larson (TLG), Mike Headley (TLG), Jason Skoog (Peterbilt) and Leon Handt (Peterbilt).

Peterbilt announces TLG Peterbilt as the 2019 North American Dealer of the Year

The Dealer of the Year Award is given to the dealer group that best represents Peterbilt’s commitment to excellence and the pursuit of driving uptime for its customers.

M&K Truck Centers receives U.S. dealer group of the year award from Volvo Trucks (from left to right): Chris Jagnow, Regional Fleet Manager, Central Region, Volvo Trucks North America; Peter Voorhoeve, President, Volvo Trucks North America; Ron Meyering, Chief Executive Officer, M&K Truck Centers; Kevin Murtha, Executive Vice President of Sales, M&K Truck Centers; Anthony Gargano, Vice President of Sales, M&K Truck Centers; Jeff Lester, Senior Vice President Sales, Volvo Trucks North America.

Volvo Trucks Names M&K Truck Centers 2019 U.S. Dealer Group of the Year

Volvo Trucks also honored its top regional dealership groups in the United States at the recent American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show in Las Vegas, NV.

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International Truck Showcases HAULMAAX Suspension Offering

Hendrickson HAULMAAX Suspension Offers Several Key Benefits for Vocational Applications.

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Mack Granite Now Available with Bendix Wingman Fusion with Enhanced Features

Bendix Wingman Fusion is a camera- and radar-based driving assistance solution.

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Mack Trucks Donates Mack Granite Model to Benefit Concrete Industry Management Programs

All auction proceeds will be used for the establishment and development of CIM programs across the nation.

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FTR Reports November North American Class 8 Orders at a Disappointing 17,300 Units

This is was the lowest November total since 2015 and was 39% lower than the same month a year ago.

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is pleased to announce that the signature item for their annual auction at World of Concrete is a Mack Granite equipped with a McNeilus FLEX Controls Bridgemaster Mixer.

Mack Trucks and McNeilus Donate Mixer Truck for Concrete Industry Management Program

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is pleased to announce that the signature item for their annual auction at World of Concrete is a Mack Granite equipped with a McNeilus FLEX Controls Bridgemaster Mixer.

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Kenworth Developing T680s Powered by Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Powertrains

The T680s with the Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain combine hydrogen gas and air to produce electricity to power electric motors

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Daimler Trucks Rolls Out ‘Pay-As-You-Drive’ Lease Program For Fleets

The manufacturer’s chief executive said the new offering was developed to meet demand for options that help fleets “navigate the uncertainties of running a business.”

Mack Truck officials are predicting a positive market outlook moving into 2020.

Mack Trucks Shares Positive Truck Market Outlook

At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta on October 28, Jonathan Randall, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Mack Trucks discussed the company’s latest market outlook.