[VIDEO] Mack TerraPro Now Offered with mDRIVE HD Transmission

First time in the industry an automated manual transmission is offered in a cab-over

January 22, 2019

Knowing how often the crane will be lifting, what will be lifted, how much weight needs to be lifted and how much reach is required will help operators select the type, length and capacity of the crane.

Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You

The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.

The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

Caterpillar Launches Program to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution

The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.

Executives from CRH sign the agreement with Caterpillar Group President Denise Johnson at the company’s headquarters in Irving, Texas.

Cat, CRH Sign Agreement for Electric Off-highway Trucks, Charging

The agreement is focused on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America.

Over-the-air updating allows work trucks and other equipment to be updated when new software or capabilities are available.

Work Truck OEMs Face the Challenges of Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration

With increasing emission regulations for diesel equipment, moves toward fuel options and more telematics and technology, work truck OEMs face many challenges.

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Cummins, Daimler Truck & Paccar Form Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in US

The partnership will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications and create jobs. Total investment is expected to be in the range of $2 billion to $3 billion for the 21-gigawatt hour factory.

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What’s Driving Commercial Vehicle Electrification?

While the government's promotion of electric vehicles on the premise of combating climate change supports EV sales and battery manufacturing, the true reasons behind the switch are more complex.

ACT Research and Rhein Associates in their latest report predict battery electric truck production to triple in 2023.

Battery Electric Truck Production Expected to Triple This Year

ACT Research and Rhein Associates in their latest report predict battery electric truck production to triple in 2023.

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.

The Connected Vehicle Analytics (CVA) tool collects real-world data from fleet operations — including current truck configurations, daily routes, average speed and fuel consumption.

Volvo Trucks Launches Connected Vehicle Analytics Tool

The Connected Vehicle Analytics (CVA) tool collects real-world data from fleet operations — including current truck configurations, daily routes, average speed and fuel consumption.

The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.

Duke Energy Partners with Daimler on EV Work Truck Fleets

The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.

A Mack Anthem day cab and a Mack Anthem 70-in. stand-up sleeper will be on display during the event in Orlando, Florida.

Mack Trucks Showcases Two Mack Anthem Models at TMC 2023

A Mack Anthem day cab and a Mack Anthem 70-in. stand-up sleeper will be on display during the event in Orlando, Florida.

With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

Electrification is Coming for Mid-Size Fleets

With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

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Mack Truck Improves Granite Visibility

Mack is showcasing the truck at World of Concrete this week.

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.

The Mack Anthem truck model allows for Mack Trucks' new Command Steer advanced technology.

Truck Manufacturers Pivot Designs, Embrace Change in Face of Natural Disasters, COVID-19

The past three years created a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities for the trucking industry, from a worldwide, ongoing pandemic to increased hurricanes and wildfires to persistent supply chain and labor shortages.

Spencer Webster, president of Red Classic, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Consolidated based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S., recently accepted keys for a Mack® Anthem model from Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. The Mack Anthem model is the 1,000th over-the-road vehicle that Red Classic has purchased from Mack Trucks. Webster accepted the vehicle during a special celebration event at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO), based in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack Class 8 models for North America and export are assembled.

Manufacturers and Research Groups Discuss Mixed Signals of Trucking Industry, Possible Recession

This month's issue of Equipment Today focuses on the trucking and transportation industry, a vital segment facing multiple labor shortage and manufacturing challenges.

Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.

Decarbonizing Medium, Heavy-Duty Trucks

Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.

Tommy Rorex of Stellar Industries gives us a walk around of the new Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo.

Stellar Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo

Tommy Rorex of Stellar Industries gives us a walkaround of the new Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo.

These new vehicles have chassis changes, including a more aerodynamic design, which helps decrease fuel consumption.

Navistar Moves Toward Sustainable Mobility with Collaboration and Modularity

Navistar and International Truck launch the S13 Integrated Powertrain that will begin full production in July 2023.

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Trucking Trends Lead the Fall Show Season

Mack Trucks and Grote Industries recently launched two technology-driven products that fit right in to top trends for the construction and trucking industries.

I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound (TC) engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See and low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.

Volvo I-Torque Powertrain

I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound (TC) engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See and low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.

Equipped with safety and connectivity features, the 57X is available with Detroit Powertrain components, including Detroit DT12 Direct or Overdrive AMT transmissions.

Western Star Launches 57X Truck

Equipped with safety and connectivity features, the 57X is available with Detroit Powertrain components, including Detroit DT12 Direct or Overdrive AMT transmissions.

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July 10-16 is Operation Safe Driver Week

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Supports Professional Truck Drivers with Technology and Training.

Designed for high-volume earthmoving projects, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks are available for order through Hyundai’s North American network of authorized dealers.

Hyundai Launches Two Articulated Dump Trucks

Designed for high-volume earthmoving projects, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks are available for order through Hyundai’s North American network of authorized dealers.

ACT Research filed a report today saying retail sales for Class 8 trucks was down 24% in April.

Report: Class 8 Used Truck Prices 75% Higher Than 2021

ACT Research filed a report today saying retail sales for Class 8 used trucks was down 24% in April, while prices were 75% higher than last year.

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.