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Kenworth says its new 12-speed Paccar TX-12 Pro automated transmission, which features a maintenance-free Extreme Duty clutch, is well-suited for use in medium-duty and select heavy-duty vocational trucks. ...

New Peterbilt car carrier configurations include the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper. ...

Volvo Trucks North America debuted the newest VNL truck at ATA TMC last week. ...

Navistar announced the first deliveries of the International LT Series equipped with the International S13 Integrated Powertrain to several key fleet customers. ...

“The Model 589 takes cues from our heritage designs and incorporates essential customer feedback to bring it to life,” says Peterbilt’s Jason Skoog. ...

“The Mack LR Electric model exemplifies Mack’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions,” says Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. ...

The North Carolina-based freight hauler and dedicated carrier for Coca-Cola Consolidated (the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S.) has an all-Mack fleet. ...

“Hyundai is actively engaged in setting up a carbon-neutral hydrogen value chain around the world,” says Hyundai Motor Company’s Mark Freymueller. ...

The new Plus models have upgraded interiors and can be spec’d with many of the same high-end safety and driver assistance features found in Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia trucks. ...

“From its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship to its exclusive chrome elements and details both inside and out, the 389X will quickly become the most desirable truck on the road,” says Peterbilt’s Robert Woodall. ...

“I drove a lot of different truck makes earlier in my career and thought that trucks produced by Kenworth were the most versatile and best overall vocational trucks in the business,” says founder and owner Dontel Ball. ...

The HAULMAXX EX features a unique progressive load spring system that easily adjusts to the load for an enhanced combination of empty-ride quality and loaded stability. ...

The special milestone truck was delivered to longtime Kenworth customer System Transport of Spokane, Washington, along with a fully refurbished 1965 Kenworth W900, presented as a 50th anniversary gift. ...

The Mack LR Electric will help the company transition to an electric-powered fleet and is expected to travel 15,000 miles each year to collect compostables from commercial and residential clients. ...

DTNA has participated in both the SuperTruck 1 and SuperTruck 2 programs; the first program yielded dramatic results, and the second (still underway) is expected to do the same. ...

The low cab-forward (LCF) F-Series trucks provide excellent visibility and extra space for body upfits as compared to conventional trucks with a long hood. ...

The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...

Husband-and-wife team Deb and John Bazier of Shaffer Trucking drove the T680 Next Gen for a little over three months and say Kenworth valued their feedback. ...

The 12-month, $82.5 million program is designed to evaluate zero-emission transport technology and the respective supply chain against the backdrop of the Port of Los Angeles. ...

The new flat-top sleeper cab is designed for applications that require a low roof, such as car haulers, crane trucks, and mobile pump units. ...

The academy will allow Mack employees, dealer personnel, owner-operators, and fleet customers to attend comprehensive electromobility courses. ...

Part of Kenworth’s brand-new lineup of Class 5 to Class 8 trucks, the T380 and T480 come with a wide variety of configuration options to help tackle just about any job. ...

Volvo’s most popular truck model has gone through a number of changes over the last two and a half decades, including the addition of the I-Shift automated manual transmission and many more. ...

The ESP technology uses sensors that track lateral acceleration as well as steering angle and direction to “help stabilize the vehicle during loss-of-control situations on dry, wet, snow, and ice-covered roadways,” Kenworth explains. ...

The feature lets drivers initiate updates when it’s convenient, requiring only a brief stop for a few minutes while the update occurs; the manufacturer says the process is as easy as updating apps on a mobile device. ...