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BYDâs battery-electric refuse truck
BYDâs Class 8 Battery-Electric Refuse Truck offers a 10-ton payload and is engineered to provide 76 miles of range with minimal battery degradation. The cab-and-chassis platform includes the batteries, a high-voltage control system, an all-electric propul
May 3, 2017
Gear
Pioneerâs updated tarping system
Pioneer has updated its Rack ân Pinion Tarping System to address durability, safety and reduced maintenance. The side assemblyâs rack gear features a redesigned cylinder mount to help reduce cylinder strap breakage, and the main arm pivot point in the sid
May 3, 2017
Business
Tesla rendering teases electric big rig
âItâs meant to alleviate the heavy-duty trucking loads,â says Teslaâs Elon Musk. âThis is something which people do not today think is possible. The think the truck doesnât have enough power or it doesnât have enough range. With the Tesla semi, we want to show than an electric truck actually can out-torque any diesel semi.â
May 3, 2017
Gear
Marangoni Treadâs trailer retread
Marangoni Treadâs XP Extreme Performance line of spliceless retreads now includes the Ringtread RTL SA 16/32-inch size for spread- or multi-axle trailer applications. RTL SA combines the companyâs proprietary Ringtread technology and a compound to help mi
May 2, 2017
Business
Rand McNallyâs new multifunction tablet combines GPS, dashcam and more in one package
Rand McNallyâs new dashboard device combines truck-specific navigation, an on-board SiriusXM radio, voice assistance, a built-in dashcam and hands-free calling and texting.
May 2, 2017
Gear
Legacy Manufacturingâs cordless grease gun kit
Legacy Manufacturingâs Flexzilla 20-Volt Cordless Grease Gun Kit features a 42-inch grease hose with a non-kink bend restrictor and a four-jaw coupler. The hose is made with a hybrid material engineered to remain flexible in temperatures ranging from subz
May 1, 2017
Business
Western Star donates 5700XE tractor to OOIDA for âSpirit of American Truckerâ tour
Western Star presented the Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) with a new Western Star 5700XE Thursday at the truck makerâs 50th anniversary event in Phoenix. The tractor, the third such truck donated by Western Star to the OOIDA, will be used with OOIDAâs âSpirit of the American Truckerâ tour trailer.
May 1, 2017
Gear
Fleetlineâs refuse fenders
Fleetlineâs refuse fenders are constructed of high-density polyethylene and are engineered for corrosion and UV resistance. The two- or three-piece design accommodates tandem- and tri-axle applications. Fleetline, www.fontainespray.com
April 27, 2017
Channel 19
Senators ask GAO to assess autonomous trucksâ potential to displace workers
In the wake of the FMCSAâs Monday listening session on regulating the highly automated driving environment expected in the future, Senators Susan Collins and Jack Reed request GAO study the issue of job displacement â more commentary from the session explored here.
April 27, 2017
Gear
Prestolite Electricâs Leece-Neville starter line
Prestolite Electricâs Leece-Neville PowerPro and PowerPro Extreme series high-torque starters are suited for a range of medium-duty, heavy-duty and extreme-use applications. The 12- and 24-volt lightweight starters are engineered to provide power for 12-
April 27, 2017
Gear
Ancraâs cargo restraint system
Ancraâs Logist-A-Panel cargo restraint system is a combination captive-beam decking and shoring wall system engineered to replace a standard plywood or liner panel from a sheet-and-post trailer. The trailer wall is designed for custom shoring, strapping a
April 26, 2017
Business
Hours reform, importance of manned vehicles highlight FMCSA session on autonomous trucks
With several companies jockeying to bring autonomous trucks to market, industry stakeholders this week stressed to a panel of top officers from FMCSA the importance of manned control for tractor-trailers, at least for the foreseeable future. Commenters also noted the potential for hours of service reform.
April 25, 2017
Gear
Air-Weighâs next-generation trailer scale
Air-Weighâs next-generation LoadMaxx Trailer Scale combines the companyâs previous LoadMaxx and Quickload trailer scales into one trailer scale with two options: LoadMaxx base model, and LoadMaxx with ComLink. LoadMaxx has an icon-based touchscreen displa
April 25, 2017
Business
Brake Safety Week intensifies this year to a single-day blitz
Save the date: Sept. 7 is Brake Safety Day this year. The International Roadcheck enforcement blitz is on its way in just more than a month, June 6-8. And later in the year, the activities around Operation Safe Driver Oct. 15-21 will target unsafe behaviors, including those of automobile drivers navigating around commercial vehicles.
April 24, 2017
Business
Toyota to test hydrogen-powered big rig at LA ports this summer
Itâs powered by two Mirai fuel cell stacks and a 12kWh battery, giving the drayage truck more than 200 miles per fill under normal operation, the company says. The rig, based on a Kenworth T660, can haul loads up to 80,000 pounds, Toyota says.
April 21, 2017
Electronic Logging Devices
ELDs: How much does compliance with mandate cost?
While the $1,000-plus onboard systems with expensive ongoing costs in maintenance and subscriptions havenât gone away entirely, many inexpensive options exist, even among dedicated units.
April 20, 2017
Business
Volvo introduces new tractor aimed at regional market
Volvo Trucks on Thursday in Montreal rolled out the companyâs first new production model tractor since the VN Series debuted 15 years ago. The VNR will be available in three models: daycab, 42-inch flat roof sleeper and 61-inch mid-roof sleeper.
April 20, 2017
Business
International launches new regional tractor
International Trucks debuted Thursday a new tractor aimed at the regional haul market. The RH Series, which made its debut at ExpoCam in Montreal, will be the first to get Internationalâs new 12.4 liter A26 engine as standard.
April 20, 2017
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