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International Truck Launches Newly Designed MV Series
International Truck has announced the launch of the new International® MV™ Series, the next generation of International’s medium-duty vehicles. “The new International MV Series features thoughtful design that includes premier safety features, head-turning styling, simplified TEM integration and uptime enhancements,” said Debbie Shust, vice president, Medium-Duty Truck. “We listened to customers feedback and developed a…
Read MoreKenworth Introduces 2021 Medium Duty Body Builder Manual
Kenworth has published a comprehensive, 132-page online body builder manual focused on Kenworth’s new medium conventional lineup ranging from Class 5 to light Class 8 models. The 2021 Kenworth Medium Duty Body Builder Manual offers detailed sections on safety and compliance, dimensions, body mounting, frame modifications, CAN Communications, electrical, power take-off (PTO), exhaust and aftertreatment,…
Read MoreNHTSA Orders Crash Reporting for Vehicles with Driver Assistance/Automated Driving Systems
Source: NHTSA press release: In late June, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a Standing General Order requiring manufacturers and operators of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or SAE Levels 3-5 automated driving systems (ADS) to report crashes. This action will enable NHTSA to collect information necessary…
Read MoreTechnology Addiction and Distracted Driving
I saw a quote that read, “Our obsession with using mobile devices every hour of every day boils down to technology addition. Because it’s an addiction, most people have trouble managing it, especially when driving a vehicle. People of all ages have become addicted to their mobile devices, which can have dire consequences on the…
Read MoreWashington State Tow Operator Struck and Killed on Interstate 5
A Washington state tow operator was killed Wednesday, September 22, on the shoulder of Interstate 5 south of Kalama, Wash. Operator Raymond Mitchell, 33, was assisting a motorist at approximately 10:30 a.m. when, according to reports, a passenger car traveling in the right lane slowed, causing a following log truck with an unloaded bobtail trailer…
Read MoreTennessee Tow Show Adds Two Hotels
In addition to the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown and the Staybridge Suites/Downtown, the Tennessee Tow Show has added the Chattanoogan Hotel and the Days Inn by Wyndham Downtown to the lineup of hotels for the Tennessee Tow Show, which will be held October 6-9, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Limited rooms are available. The cut-off date is…
Read MoreAdded Safety Features from Detroit Assurance
Detroit has added new features to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems including enhanced and industry-first capabilities designed to improve the overall driver experience and keep drivers and the general public safer. Available for the Freightliner Cascadia and the Western Star 49X spec’d with a Detroit powertrain, the new Detroit Assurance features reduce driver…
Read MoreTEC Equipment Becomes Nevada’s Exclusive Jerr-Dan Distributor
TEC Equipment is now expanding its offering of Jerr-Dan towing and recovery products from Northern California into Nevada as Jerr-Dan’s exclusive distributor. TEC will offer Jerr-Dan equipment combined with the support and network of TEC Equipment, and make financing available to its tow and recovery customers through its in-house financing. “TEC is excited to expand…
Read MoreMassachusetts Tow Truck Driver Dies in Traffic Crash
The driver of a tow truck has died and a passenger injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night in Milford, Mass. According to news reports, the tow truck was northbound on Route 495 at Exit 50 when it veered out of the traffic lane and traveled over a median guardrail, leaving the truck cab dangling…
Read MoreGM Expands Recall, All Chevrolet Bolts Now Recalled for Fire Risk
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) GM is expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt recall to include model year 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. The recall applies to all Bolt vehicles, including those that…
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