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More than 25,000 Volvo trucks recalled over transmission issues
Two recalls affecting Volvo VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR models ranging from model year 2018 to model year 2020 include more than 25,000 trucks. Both recalls deal with potential issues in the transmissions.
July 29, 2019
Business
Paccar, Autocar issue recalls for certain medium-duty, vocational trucks
Paccar’s recall affects certain model year 1990-2020 Peterbilt model 320 and 520 trucks with rear amber turn signals that may light up when the brakes are applied. Autocar’s recall affects certain 2013-2018 Xpeditor trucks in which the drive shaft support cross member could fail.
July 22, 2019
Business
New products, tech to be showcased at GATS
The Featured Product Pavilion will showcase products including ELDs, telematics systems, equipment for trucks, products for drivers and more.
July 18, 2019
Business
New online cargo-van configurator
From the Weather Guard company, this interactive, online tool allows commercial users to visually build out custom van upfits for Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect models, with other models to follow in future.
July 12, 2019
Business
Navistar recalls certain severe duty trucks over steer axle issue
The recall affects model year 2020 International HV trucks. Navistar says the steer axle hubs may be insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all, which could cause wheel bearing damage. Wheel bearing damage could cause the wheel to separate from the front axle spindle.
July 8, 2019
Equipment
Lifespans extended for fuel-saving tires
There could be fuel savings to grab by investing in tires built for low rolling resistance.
July 4, 2019
Business
Daimler issues recall for brake air supply capacity issue
DTNA says the affected trucks fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard because to the issue. Insufficient air reservoir volume could reduce brake effectiveness, the company adds.
June 24, 2019
Business
Daimler, Autocar, Trail King recalling small number of trucks, trailers
Daimler issued a recall for approximately 253 model year 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700 and Freightliner Custom Chassis XC vehicles. Trail King is recalling approximately 43 model year 2016-2019 custom TKT50 tilt trailers. Autocar is recalling approximately 23 model year 2019-2020 Xpeditor severe duty trucks
June 17, 2019
Business
Paccar recalls nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks over various issues
A parking brake issue has prompted Paccar to recall more than 1,800 Kenworth tractors, while an electrical system issue resulted in a recall of more than 5,000 vocational Peterbilt trucks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
May 20, 2019
Overdrive Extra
Let’s end the cat-and-mouse approach to roadside inspections
“In the wake of several state troopers and truck drivers being hit on the side of the road in recent months, I feel the time has come to change the regulations and require more than one inspection be conducted every 12 months in an approved location.” Forcing more routine around equipment inspections, owner-op Gary Buchs believes, will pay multiple dividends.
May 15, 2019
Business
Jake brake now standard on International A26 engine
The Jake brake is now standard on the International A26 engine and comes factory installed on International LT Series long-haul vehicles, International RH Series regional haul vehicles, and International HV and HX Series severe vehicles, the company says.
May 10, 2019
Equipment
How to interpret your truck's warning lamp language to head off big problems
Advancements in engine and emissions technology over the last decade have complicated the challenge of staying on top of dashboard warning lights.
May 7, 2019
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