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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
Business
Nearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks impacted by steering shaft recall
Daimler says an improperly installed steering shaft assembly can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels of the trucks.
October 15, 2018
Business
KW T880âs all-wheel-drive option
Available in 6Ă6 or 8Ă8 configurations, the all-wheel-drive T880 will likely see use in oilfields, configured as an off-road crane, in utility and construction work, or used with municipalities and fire/rescue.
March 7, 2017
Business
Width-adjustable heavy-haul trailer
With its new DualMax line of heavy/oversize-haul equipment, the European Faymonville manufacturer was recently able to offer a modular trailer that can be widened â even under a load â to the U.S. market.
May 25, 2016
Business
Off-road Western Star with âtransformerâ capability, new extreme-duty spec
The Western Star 6900XD Multi-Body Transformer (MBT)-40 â dubbed transformer for its ability to quickly switch out one fully functional in-cab-controlled body application for another â is the first such offering from Western Star and a new concept for off-road equipment markets.
May 13, 2016
Business
International HX-series heavy-haul model launched
At this weekâs Truck World Show In Missassauga, Ontario, International Truck unveiled the HX520 to serve the heavy haul tractor, construction dump and platform stake/crane markets.
April 14, 2016
Business
Severe-duty Hendrickson suspension available in T880
The Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Hendrickson Ultimaxx advanced severe-duty rubber suspension.
April 12, 2016
Equipment
Pa.-based JLE Industries expanding footprint in construction, oil & gas
After starting with a few trucks serving oil/gas operations in 2010, JLE now owns 100 trucks and employs 120 people. Following the fast growth, the company today serves both the oil and gas and construction industries.
January 28, 2016
Channel 19
Monday round-up: 15L option in the making for Cat trucks, another âghost fleetâ debuts
Interesting news bits in a Jack Roberts interview with Caterpillar about its split with Navistar on Cat trucks. And: Tip on the new âGhost Fleetâ novel war-gaming a near-future China-U.S. conflict, techno-thriller style.
August 3, 2015
Equipment
Page Truckingâs owner-operators and its custom frameless-dump trailer spec
Working with East Manufacturing over many years, Page Truckingâs founders, owners and its leased owner-operators have perfected an all-aluminum frameless dump spec that fits their bulk niche.
July 23, 2015
Business
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. tackles tough road, energy, construction projects six decades running
The GOH 225- to 250-vehicle heavy construction trucking fleet is comprised predominantly of Mack trucks, including Mack Granite dump trucks.
April 28, 2015
Channel 19
Saturday roundup: Say no to DWPT! and more
Thatâd be, umm, âdriving while pulling a tooth.â Also: VIDEO â high, wide, heavy (and cold), redux; and meet new OOIDA alternate board member Tilden Curl.
January 31, 2015
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