Bendix malfunction delays new truck shipments

February 3, 2012

Paccar, Navistar and Volvo have deferred shipments of Class 8 vehicles equipped with the defected part.

Navistar: Part defect leads to production halt

February 1, 2012

Company said it stopped Class 8 truck production in mid-December until the problem can be remedied.

For the Record

Caterpillar unveils vocational truck, a "Back on the Road" driver, Daimler expects strong sales growth and Shell announces first hall of fame recipient are among the industry news items featured.

PGT driver wins new F-150

April 21, 2011

Raymond Virden, a Lisbon, Ohio, resident, received a 2011 Ford F-150 pickup from PGT Trucking as winner of the company’s Shift Gears and Win contest.

ATD names KW T700 Commercial Truck of Year

April 21, 2011

The Kenworth T700 with the Paccar MX engine is the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year, the American Truck Dealers announced.

Smart Driving

Checking out your rig before you hit the road is a DOT requirement and could make the difference between smooth sailing and a costly breakdown.

Smartphone app allows drivers to comment to FMCSA

March 1, 2011

TripPak Mobile now offers drivers the chance to submit comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration about its proposed Hours of Service rules.

Pilot opens new stop in California

March 1, 2011

Pilot announced the opening of a travel center in Weed, Calif., off of Interstate 5 at exit 745.

June 5 antique truck show slated

March 1, 2011

The 21st annual Antique Truck Show will be June 5, 2011, at the Automatic Switch Company in Florham Park, N.J., the local chapter of the American Truck Historical Society announced.

Iowa80 releases new catalog

March 1, 2011

A new catalog featuring 450 new items is available, said truck accessory provider Iowa80.com of the Walcott, Iowa-based Iowa 80 Group.

Retiree donates new Kenworth truck

March 1, 2011

Man bought a new Kenworth T660 and donated it to the Lions Club in Washington State.

Paccar exec looks to suppliers

August 26, 2010

Dan Sobic said a recovering truck market will demand quality and cooperation from vehicle and supplier manufacturers.

New Products

April 1, 2010

New products include a flex-arm light, healthy chocolate, a new engine series, a heavy-duty starter and more.

For the Record

Obama proposed budget provision takes aim at independent contractor issue, DOT proposes drug testing changes, EPA Revises SCR Guidance for 2010 and much more are featured.

Kenworth unveils aerodynamic T700 model

March 24, 2010

Expanding its lineup of aerodynamic Class 8 trucks, Kenworth Truck Co. today, March 24, introduced the T700.

Peterbilt launches All-Wheel Drive for Models 337, 348

March 10, 2010

New models pair Peterbilt quality and reliability with off-road versatility

Stainless Steel Air Cleaner

February 8, 2010

Peterbilt’s stainless steel, cowl-mounted air cleaner and cap is available on Peterbilt Models 389, 388 and 367, in both 13- and 15-inch diameters for single- or dual-side installations.

Paccar’s Pigott focuses on long-term success

February 8, 2010

Paccar invested more than $1 billion in its engine initiative over the last decade.
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