Peterbilt - Fri August 17, 2018
Peterbilt Motors Showcases Commitment to Innovation
In an event at the new PACCAR Innovation Center, Peterbilt displayed current developmental projects, including a Level 4 autonomous truck and two Class 8 electric trucks. The PACCAR Innovation Center is coordinating next-generation research and identifying emerging technologies that will benefit future vehicle performance....
Emily Buenzle - Thu August 09, 2018
Startup Takes a Stab at Self-Driving Trucks
Uber may have shut down its self-driving truck initiative earlier this summer, but now a former employee is running with the idea by way of a new startup. Ex-Uber employee Don Burnette partnered with Paz Eshel, an ex-venture capitalist, to create California-based Kodiak Robotics in April 2018 to tap into the autonomous long-haul trucking market....
CEG - Thu July 26, 2018
Towmaster Holds Education Expo
Towmaster's Truck and Trailer Education Expo on July 10 drew more than 500 people from all over the state of Minnesota. Departments of Transportation, municipal, county and township workers attended to see new equipment, plow trucks and trailers; visit with vendors; take factory tours; and attend education sessions prior to being served a lunch....
Isuzu - Tue July 24, 2018
Isuzu Motors America, LLC Names PowerTrain Division's New Executive Vice President
Isuzu Motors America, LLC has appointed Naoki Oka to executive vice president for Isuzu Motors America, LLC PowerTrain Division. Oka will be responsible for product development, internal resources and product distribution in The Americas....
Mack Trucks - Wed July 11, 2018
Mack Partners With Three Tech Programs to Offer Advanced Diesel Technician Training
Mack Trucks is partnering with colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas to offer the Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) program beginning in early 2019 to address a shortage of skilled vehicle service technicians....
Mack Trucks - Tue July 10, 2018
Mack Releases Second Episode of RoadLife
The second episode of Mack Trucks' RoadLife series, “Built on Family,” was released on roadlife.tv/. This latest installment of the docu-series, also available on Amazon Prime Video, shines a light on the family of men and women who build Mack trucks, as well as another family who proudly bears the Mack name: Sandy Mack and his son, Oakland Raiders NFL All-Pro defender, Khalil Mack....
Peterbilt - Mon July 02, 2018
PACCAR Transmission Now Available with PACCAR MX-11 Engines
Peterbilt Motors Company announced that the PACCAR MX-11 engine is now available with the PACCAR Transmission. The PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission is the lightest heavy duty automated transmission on the market, designed to work seamlessly with PACCAR engines and axles to increase fuel economy and truck performance, according to the manufacturer....
Peterbilt - Mon July 02, 2018
Peterbilt Announces Driver-Safety Focused Options for Sleeper Models
Peterbilt Motors Company announced two new options for Models 567 and 579 trucks: the alert switch and the pass-through seat. These features were designed with input from influential driver groups like the Women in Trucking Association....
Peterbilt - Mon July 02, 2018
Peterbilt Showcases Commitment to Innovation
In an event at the new PACCAR Innovation Center, Peterbilt displayed current developmental projects, including a Level 4 autonomous truck and two Class 8 electric trucks. The PACCAR Innovation Center is coordinating next-generation research and identifying emerging technologies that will benefit future vehicle performance....
Peterbilt - Mon July 02, 2018
Peterbilt Trucks Introduce Bendix Wingman Fusion as Standard
Peterbilt Motors Company announced Bendix Wingman Fusion as standard on the Model 579. Through a combination of camera, radar and braking systems, Bendix Wingman Fusion provides a full set of collision mitigation technologies and driver alerts that greatly enhance driver safety, according to the manufacturer....
