NAPA, Calif. – July 29, 2014 – Freightliner Trucks has introduced several new options for its medium duty (M2) and severe duty (SD) truck models. “We are dedicated to providing our vocational customers with a breadth of options that contribute to durability and benefit on-the-job performance,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner […]
NAPA, Calif. – July 29, 2014 – Freightliner Trucks today announced that the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine will be available as a factory-installed option for the Freightliner 114SD severe duty truck model in 2015. The 114SD-ISX12 G combination will be ideal for the demanding jobs that the 114SD is designed for, […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 26, 2014 – Big jobs require big power. That’s why Big Red Towing in Syracuse, NY, depends on their Detroit™ powered Western Star 4900 trucks to get the job done. “We specialize in heavy towing and transport, and do a lot of offsite jobs, such as pulling windmill towers up and down […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 24, 2014 – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched Pinnacle Truck Parts, a dynamic e-commerce platform that facilitates transactions between customers and DTNA’s parts and service network. A new online parts ordering tool created to deliver uptime by simplifying and expediting the parts ordering process, Pinnacle Truck Parts is the […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 19, 2014 – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced that it has realized the objectives of its SuperTruck program one year ahead of schedule. Sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE), the SuperTruck program is an ambitious five-year research and development initiative focused on improving freight efficiency, reducing fuel consumption […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 16, 2014 – Freightliner Trucks, the Official Hauler of NASCAR®, is offering an innovative way for truck drivers to attend select NASCAR® sanctioned events this year. At the first event of its kind, the Freightliner Trucks’ Run Smart Pit Stop will have special amenities just for truck drivers, starting at the […]
GREENSBORO, NC (March 3, 2014) – Mack Trucks will present two Mack® Granite® Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) 6×4 models in its booth at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MHD model offers a lower-cost, lighter-weight option, without compromising Mack’s legendary durability and reliability. Visitors to Mack booth No. 3527 at the Indianapolis Convention […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – June 2, 2014 – Freightliner Trucks today announced that Team Run Smart Pros Henry Albert and Linda and Bob Caffee were recognized with 2014 Citizen Driver awards from TravelCenters of America (TA). The Citizen Driver award recognizes professional drivers who demonstrate good citizenship, safety, community involvement and leadership. In honor of this […]
GREENSBORO, NC (May 23, 2014) – Mack Trucks employees will pay tribute to America’s fallen and missing military personnel during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend Rolling Thunder® – Ride for Freedom rally. Mack Customer Center and Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly employees will travel by truck and motorcycle from Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley to Hagerstown, Maryland […]
DETROIT, MI., – May 22, 2014 –Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) already manufactures the industry’s most efficient and reliable engines, axles and transmission. Today, with the introduction of the new integrated Detroit™ Powertrain, featuring the Detroit DD15®engine, Detroit DT12™ transmission and Detroit axles, the Powertrain is now integrated to deliver even better performance to lower the […]