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Construction Technology
The Spectacle of Caterpillar Construction Technology Days
From the labor shortage to productivity to remote operation and reduced emissions, technology leads the way in solving challenges on jobsites.
Diesel Engines
Kenworth Launches PACCAR MX-13 CARB-Compliant Engine for Class 8 Trucks
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Trucks Unveils Fully Electric Heil RevAMP Option
Lifting Equipment
Stellar Offers NXT68 Hooklift and Bumper
Safety Equipment - Other
Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Freightliner 114SD Plus
Recommended
Fleet Maintenance
Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You
The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.
Fleet Maintenance
Caterpillar Launches Program to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution
The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.
Fleet Maintenance
4 Steps to Forecasting Equipment Fleet Additions During an Unstable Market
Contractors want to understand opportunities to improve equipment efficiency through software and hardware additions to increase their fleet’s productivity.
Latest
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Freightliner M2 112
The Freightliner M2 112 Plus is ideal for regional and in-town routes.
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Freightliner M2 106 Plus
With up to 55 degrees of wheel cut and a swept-back bumper, the M2 106 Plus provides maneuverability in narrow city streets, busy job sites and other tight situations.
Business
Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel
HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Sustainability
100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations to be Installed From LA to Vegas
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.
Trucks
Mack Trucks Releases Mobile Off-Grid Charging System
The off-grid charging system will consist of a generator powered by renewable propane and 120 kW charger.
Trucks & Accessories
Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week
New technology, emission regulations, and the ride and drive are all highlights this year.
Fleet Maintenance
The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service
The field fueling and service landscape has evolved to a place where contractors should feel empowered to control more of the sourcing and distribution of critical daily fluids and service needs.
Batteries
Cat, CRH Sign Agreement for Electric Off-highway Trucks, Charging
The agreement is focused on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America.
Trucks
Work Truck OEMs Face the Challenges of Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration
With increasing emission regulations for diesel equipment, moves toward fuel options and more telematics and technology, work truck OEMs face many challenges.
Business
Cummins, Daimler Truck & Paccar Form Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in US
The partnership will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications and create jobs. Total investment is expected to be in the range of $2 billion to $3 billion for the 21-gigawatt hour factory.
Sustainability
What’s Driving Commercial Vehicle Electrification?
While the government's promotion of electric vehicles on the premise of combating climate change supports EV sales and battery manufacturing, the true reasons behind the switch are more complex.
Trucks
Battery Electric Truck Production Expected to Triple This Year
ACT Research and Rhein Associates in their latest report predict battery electric truck production to triple in 2023.
Fleet Maintenance
Cummins Launches Zero Emissions Brand Accelera
Accelera is advancing a range of zero-emissions solutions, including hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, e-axles, traction systems and electrolyzers, and will help Cummins reach its net zero emissions goal by 2050.
Construction Technology
Volvo Trucks Launches Connected Vehicle Analytics Tool
The Connected Vehicle Analytics (CVA) tool collects real-world data from fleet operations — including current truck configurations, daily routes, average speed and fuel consumption.
Service & Fuel Trucks
Duke Energy Partners with Daimler on EV Work Truck Fleets
The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Trucks Showcases Two Mack Anthem Models at TMC 2023
A Mack Anthem day cab and a Mack Anthem 70-in. stand-up sleeper will be on display during the event in Orlando, Florida.
Trucks
Electrification is Coming for Mid-Size Fleets
With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Truck Improves Granite Visibility
Mack is showcasing the truck at World of Concrete this week.
Trucks
After a Flood: Tips for Tractor, Trailer Inspection, Reconditioning
The devastating floods in Florida resulting from Hurricane Ian will require massive relief and rebuilding efforts, many of which depend on the trucking industry and thousands of truck drivers.
Equipment
Truck Manufacturers Pivot Designs, Embrace Change in Face of Natural Disasters, COVID-19
The past three years created a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities for the trucking industry, from a worldwide, ongoing pandemic to increased hurricanes and wildfires to persistent supply chain and labor shortages.
Equipment
Manufacturers and Research Groups Discuss Mixed Signals of Trucking Industry, Possible Recession
This month's issue of Equipment Today focuses on the trucking and transportation industry, a vital segment facing multiple labor shortage and manufacturing challenges.
Trucks
Decarbonizing Medium, Heavy-Duty Trucks
Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Stellar Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo
Tommy Rorex of Stellar Industries gives us a walkaround of the new Hooklift NXT18 at Equip Expo.
Equipment
Navistar Moves Toward Sustainable Mobility with Collaboration and Modularity
Navistar and International Truck launch the S13 Integrated Powertrain that will begin full production in July 2023.
Equipment
Trucking Trends Lead the Fall Show Season
Mack Trucks and Grote Industries recently launched two technology-driven products that fit right in to top trends for the construction and trucking industries.
Gasoline Engines
Volvo I-Torque Powertrain
I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound (TC) engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See and low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Western Star Launches 57X Truck
Equipped with safety and connectivity features, the 57X is available with Detroit Powertrain components, including Detroit DT12 Direct or Overdrive AMT transmissions.
Equipment
July 10-16 is Operation Safe Driver Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Supports Professional Truck Drivers with Technology and Training.
Articulated, Rigid Dump Trucks
Hyundai Launches Two Articulated Dump Trucks
Designed for high-volume earthmoving projects, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks are available for order through Hyundai’s North American network of authorized dealers.
Fleet News
Report: Class 8 Used Truck Prices 75% Higher Than 2021
ACT Research filed a report today saying retail sales for Class 8 used trucks was down 24% in April, while prices were 75% higher than last year.