After nine years, the T680 has a ‘sleek and sophisticated new look with additional fairings for a 6% fuel efficiency improvement and high-tech infotainment display The screen also displays a collision mitigation system to provide distance to the vehicle ahead and provides visual cues if the truck is following too close. The screen will turn […]
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The Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary as the next president and CEO of DTNA. Effective April 1, 2021, O’Leary will follow Roger Nielsen, who will retire effective April 30, 2021, after 35 years in the company, the last four years as its president and CEO. O’Leary, 60, started at […]
Fifty-four per cent of heavy-duty repair shops suffered a decline in repair revenues in 2020, according to a new report from the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Fullbay. The U.S. report found average annual gross revenue per shop was between US$500,000 and $2 million, with 54% of respondents reporting a decrease in revenue due […]
Keep on trucking: Trucks must keep moving across Canada-U.S. border amid coronavirus Canada-U.S to restrict non-essential trips across their common border, while leaving it open for the movement to freight in trucks. The economic arguments for preserving the movement of trucks are clear. On an average day, about 30,000 trucks roll across the Canada-U.S. […]
Peterbilt’s new Model 579 delivers This new product is the result of five years of relentless focus on increasing fuel economy, taking driver comfort to new heights, and maximizing uptime. New 579 include : -Redesigned stronger Metton hood -Bright stainless steel grille -Improved halogen or optional LED headlights. -Three-piece bumper integrates the forward radar cover […]
Cook Brothers Truck Parts has been named winner of the Trucks, Parts, Service Distributor of the Year Award for 2020. The Distributor of the Year Award was announced at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week’s (HDAW) virtual event. Also cook brothers was named a Distributor of the Year finalist in 2010, they have nine locations in New […]
Which of 2021’s top trucking events are in-person? Unfortunately, until at least the spring, many traditional in-person events have been eschewed for virtual events. On the bright side, as the weather starts to warm up, it appears (for now) that we will all be able to meet again. There are few details so far on […]
Paccar Parts announced Wednesday it has introduced new electric vehicle charging stations to support the global launch of electric vehicles (EVs). The chargers are designed to be compatible with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF electric trucks and work for other EV commercial vehicles. Paccar Parts says customers can purchase the chargers from Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF […]
