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Learn all about the heavy duty trucks in America and get to know exactly how to make the best use of them. Freightliner trucks are one of the most powerful and very well engineered which are fully of efficiency level and have the best kind of trucks on road today. Freightliner has a full variety of light duty trucks and also heavy duty ones. If you have only a large fleet or just one vehicle there are ways you can make the best ways of using them. These trucks give the lowest cost per mile and give you a safe and profitable ride. There are good sales representatives who help you to get the right selection and also help you to accommodate according to your needs. Then you have the Sprinter Trucks which give the most outstanding economy of fuel and help in easy maneuverability. These trucks are a great brand here which is available to meet... [Read more of this review]

Introduction When you have arrived, there is really only one choice to make; the 2012 Kenworth W900, a perfect combination of expert engineering, classic styling and cutting-edge technologies. Since its introduction, the Kenworth W900 replicated a dramatic departure in heavy duty trucks. It brought the road to life for owners and drivers alike. Set the pace in long haul reliability, performance, productivity, sheer luxury and ease of maintenance. It combines beautifully aesthetic design like never before with ready for anything functionality and proves as comfortable Success in the hard nosed business of moving goods from one destination to the other, meaning you never have to choose between a vehicle one that’s profitable to operate and which is a pleasure to drive. The W900 is a model of Kenworth truck designed and engineered for long... [Read more of this review]

Introduction Peterbilt showcased its new 579 long haul truck at Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville and comes with plenty of new technologies and innovations that make it more practical and efficient. Peterbilt claims that it is the best truck Peterbilt has ever designed. The 2012 Peterbilt 579 is offered with Sleeper and Single cabs. They began with a rich history of proven quality. Fusing durability, reliability and aerodynamics, it is a result of the company’s revolutionary innovation and craftsmanship. With the launch of 579, they illustrate their passion for unmatched performance. Mr. Bill Kozek, PACCAR Vice President and Peterbilt General Manager stated that the 2012 Peterbilt 579 goes beyond meeting a market demand for an outstanding vehicle, which satisfies both the operator and bottom-line expectations. It incorporates Peterbilt... [Read more of this review]

Introduction The Freightliner Cascadia began with an open mind and a clean sheet of paper.  The company spent bags of money for benchmarking the competition by conducting and tearing extensive analysis on their trucks and their rivals’ trucks. The findings yielded weaknesses and strengths, and identified best practices, which can be applied to Cascadia. Scores of drivers and customers all through North America participated in its development, providing their real-world knowledge and distinctive insights to the process. Then engineers with years of experience, aided by state-of-the-art simulation and design tools, refined the Cascadia till they got it just right. The result is an aggressively confident step in the direction you are already moving: forward. The Freightliner Cascadia started life as one of the most thoroughly tested trucks... [Read more of this review]

The Mercedes Benz Actros is a heavy duty truck designed, developed and engineered in 1995 by Mercedes Benz. It’s normally used for heavy duty distribution haulage, construction haulage and long distance haulage and is offered in weights starting at 18 tonnes. It is propelled by either V8 or V6 cylinder diesel powerplant with intercooler and turbocharger. Daimler Trucks/Lorries introduced the Actros’ version II in 2002. The 2012 Mercedes Benz Actros is the latest addition to the Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicle range puts everything which has gone before it in the shade. Its contemporary cab offers the driver maximum comfort whilst delivering exceptional fuel economy. The new Actros is more outstandingly capable and now easier and safer to drive unlike any other truck which is gone before. The model range offers a vehicle configuration... [Read more of this review]

Introduction The Volvo VN 780 has always had a dual agenda to champion the safety and comfort of the driver and provide engineering which takes aerodynamic efficiency and performance to new heights. The raised roof of 2012 Volvo VN 780 is tall enough for a person 6’10″ to stand with room to spare with an efficient 77-inch sleeper. Its agile handling will get you from loading dock to loading dock with ease with fewer maintenance and fuel stops along the way. Everything from the windshield and sloping hood to the recessed door handles, wedge shaped headlights and rolled under bumper is streamlined and sculpted for the lowest possible drag coefficient. With shorter Volvo wheelbase, the gap between trailer and cab can be minimized for less air turbulence, needing less engine power to push through the air. The 2012 Volvo VN 780 is a... [Read more of this review]

The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has become synonymous with trips through extreme environments. The folks at Extreme World Races, for instance, recently trusted 3 Hilux pickup trucks for a 5900-mile trip through Antarctica, the longest in polar history. Motivation for all trucks came from a D-4D 3.0 liter diesel engine of Toyota, a workhorse mill familiar to markets outside of United States. So as to handle extremely cold climates, these trucks ran on jet fuel. Jet Fuel Powered Toyota Hilux Traverses Antarctica imageIceland-based Arctic Trucks performed customizations to Hilux trucks, 2 of which were 6×6 ones. Toyota fitted the pickup trucks with large tires which had a footprint seventeen times larger unlike standard tires. The drivetrain and suspension were reinforced and each model was equipped with a crane used for loading barrels of... [Read more of this review]

According to the Detroit News, Mr. Mark Reuss, President at General Motors North America stated that the midsize pickup truck headed for United States market within 2013 and a half might not carry on Colorado name America. The new international Colorado truck introduced last year at 2011 Bangkok Auto Show, destined mainly for Middle Eastern, Asian and other international markets. It carried Colorado name when it was introduced, and the original expectation was that it would carry on the name when it made its way to America. Concerning the lackluster sales of present model, it is possible that a heritage name might be revived for the new midsize pickup truck. Few possibilities are revival of S-10 label, and you will find multitude of other possibilities from the company’s past such as Cameo, Cheyenne and Apache.  Read More →

2012 Freightliner Argosy provides a choice of 2 leading engine manufacturing companies: Detroit Diesel and Cummins, along with host of standard features which are optional on other brands. As a subsidiary of Daimler AG, the company has unlimited access to the most sophisticated technologies of the world that have helped create one of the most state-of-the-art transport solutions available. Revolutionary Comfort For the first time, the additional cab width really does provide the driver more space. The cabin inside is airy and open, with standup headroom in raised roof model and considerably more space unlike expected in mid roof trucks. In the 2012 Freightliner Argosy, side spaces which in conventional models had to be reserved for movement in the cab now can be used for modular cabinetry, a huge range of amenities which make the driver feel... [Read more of this review]

Kenworth launched its heavy-duty truck, the T680 at 2012 Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville. With fuel prices surpassing $5 a gallon or approaching in some parts of the nation, trying to get as many miles as possible out of every gallon is on everyone’s minds, particularly truckers. So with new emphasis on efficiency in mind, the company launched the T680 heavy duty truck, which is offered in a day or sleeper cab. The Kenworth T680 is one of the most aerodynamic trucks in the company’s history. Allowing its aerodynamics include optimized bumper and hood, a sculpted full-height roof, chassis fairing extenders, flush mounted lighting and full-height side extenders. Together, these improvements add up to 10% enhancement in aerodynamics. Also contributing to efficiency includes a three-piece hood and lightweight aluminum doors constructed... [Read more of this review]