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News roundup, Oct. 29: New regional Volvo tractor, pay-as-you-drive leasing program from Daimler, more
The North American Commercial Vehicle Show is ongoing this week in Atlanta. News from the show includes a new regional tractor from Volvo, a pay-as-you-drive financing program from Daimler, new Bendix Fusion features on Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks and other equipment-related news.
October 29, 2019
Business
More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.
March 4, 2019
Business
Navistar recalls 21,000 International trucks over transmission issue
The company is recalling approximately 20,916 trucks with Eaton Electronic Clutch Actuation clutches.Navistar says an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Great Dane is also recalling some Freedom drop deck trailers with rear impact guard issues.
December 10, 2018
Business
More than 6,000 Freightliner Cascadias recalled over brake light issue
Daimlerâs recall affects 6,326 model year 2017-2018 Cascadia tractors in which the brake lights may remain on after the brake pedal is released. Great Dane is also recalling a small number of dry van trailers that donât have enough reflective conspicuity tape.
November 12, 2018
Business
Brake issues prompt recalls by Daimler, Great Dane
Daimlerâs recall affects 5,534 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis, Freightliner and Western Star trucks that have brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened at the factory. More than 250 Great Dane Everest trailers are being recalled for two separate brake issues.
November 5, 2018
Custom Rigs
Video look on a 353-inch-wheelbase 1999 Classic XL and its 190-inch sleeper
Owner-op Jayme Snow showed the unit recently at the Guilty by Association Truck Show, parked up next to his parents Daniel and Phyllis Snowâs 1996 Freightliner. Jaymeâs rig and its two sleeper and wheel-base extensions, among other details, are no doubt remarkable.
October 25, 2018
Business
Great Dane, Trail King recalling certain trailers with Meritor axles, suspensions
Great Dane is recalling approximately 90 of its model year 2018 Everest reefer trailers using Meritor axles and suspensions, while Trail King has recalled just two of its Fifth-Wheel Live Bottom belt trailers.
October 30, 2017
Custom Rigs
Whiplash: Heard Truckingâs cabover loverâs dream 1996 Freightliner FLD
Donât get âWhiplashâ trying to look at this truck.
November 1, 2016
Custom Rigs
GATS Pride & Polish preview: Chance 2 Transport 389 glider and van, âTwisted Obsessionâ
Video, photos of Rod Millerâs Chance 2 Transport âTwisted Obsession,â a 2014 Peterbilt 389 glider/Great Dane dry van combo youâll see out on the show floor at GATS this week.
August 26, 2015
Business
Great Dane booth features mobile app, innovations
A new smartphone app and hands-on exhibits of Great Daneâs most innovative technology and are among attractions at the companyâs booth. The app will enable users to easily locate the nearest company branch, dealer or authorized parts and service facility. It will also include the ability to access the companyâs AdvantEDGE fleet services network, which [âŚ]
March 21, 2013
Business
Great Dane plantâs first trailer
Great Daneâs Statesboro, Ga., refrigerated trailer plant sent its first customer trailer to Rowland Transportation of Dade City, Fla.
September 13, 2012
Business
Great Dane breaks ground on technology facility
Great Dane breaks ground on a research facility for the trailer makerâs engineering and design initiatives.
April 5, 2012
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