New Products

Detroit™ Connect, Daimler Trucks North America’s suite of connected vehicle services has announced that third party telematics service providers can now be integrated into the Detroit Connect platform. The proprietary Detroit Connect platform, exclusive to the Freightliner® new Cascadia®, was designed to allow the services of third party providers to be supported via the platform, providing…

Kenworth is adding the TruckTech+® Remote Diagnostics system as an option for its medium duty conventional trucks. Fleets and truck operators buying new Kenworth T270, T370, T440 and T470 models equipped with the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, 8.9-liter PACCAR PX-9 engine, or Cummins Westport L9N natural gas engine will be able to order Kenworth TruckTech+®…

Dynamic Manufacturing and Spin Fleet Solutions have partnered to make live-view video technology available in the towing industry. Spin Fleet’s HD dash camera systems encourage safer driving, reduced faults, reduced costs and increased efficiency. Spin Fleet works with fleets and insurers to identify, record and report key driving information in real time. Spinfleet’s GPS tracking cameras…

Peterbilt, a PACCAR Company (NASDAQ: PCAR) showcased its on-highway Model 579 featuring new exterior options and the proprietary PACCAR Powertrain at the American Trucking Associations Technology Maintenance Council (TMC) 2019 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga. On display were two Model 579s equipped with the advanced PACCAR Powertrain, Peterbilt’s most fuel-efficient option. One of the trucks…

Are your dispatchers making you money? That’s the question Mike Porter, CEO of Speed’s Enterprises in Portland, Oregon, asked himself years ago after overhearing a dispatcher suggest another towing company when Speed’s was busy. “I really evaluated what role dispatchers should play in a towing company and decided they should be sales people as well…

Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK) debuted their new Side Stabilization (SS70) for heavy-duty wrecker units at the 2019 Florida Tow Show in Orlando, Fla., along with remote control enhancements. The SS70 features 37,000 lbs. of rated structural capacity, hydraulic legs that can be controlled from the driver and passenger side control stations, a…

Landoll Corporation now offers the 800-E series detachable trailer line for optimal versatility. The 800E series brings the NGL features to the detachable line, and includes the new HOSS hydraulic operating system and high visibility lighting. A variety of frame lengths are available with two- or three-axle configurations. With the addition of a flip axle…

Never grease your dollies again. In The Ditch™ has announced the release of its all new X-Series Dolly. The XL, X-Series Dollies offer an industry first: eXtended Life™ Automotive Sealed Hubs that are maintenance free, never needing grease. X-Series Dolly sets come in two sizes – the standard SD and the larger XD. Ergonomic and…

FUSO has unveiled its new FUSO FE180 gasoline-powered cabover truck. The truck is powered by a GM 6.0L, V8 engine delivering 297 HP and 361 lb/ft. of torque. The engine is combined with an Allison 1000 SeriesTM transmission that is PTO-capable. FUSO includes the FuelSense 2.0® featuring DynActive™ Shifting from Allison that provides a 2…

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced production plans for its 2019 and 2020 model-year lineup. Highlighting the announcement is the addition of two new Class 5 gasoline engine models next year. “We are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the North American market this year, and what better way to mark…