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The article features the new diesel tow tractor manufacture by Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing. The new diesel tow tractor will be introduced in the North American market. Moreover, it indicates that after Toyota's announcement, a dramatic shift on operations occurred in the market and capital availability has become a difficult concept due to financial struggle.

The article looks at several airport equipment, including Lektro's AP87X Series tugs for towing aircraft, Douglas Kalmar TBL600 towbarless tractor from Douglas Equipment and pre-conditioned air duct reels from Reelcraft Industries.

The article discusses the rise of 6x2 axle configurations in heavy duty vehicles, including its benefits, such as the expected fuel savings gained by switching from a 6x4 configuration to a 6x2, how technological advancements can alleviate the problem of traction control in vehicles with a 6x2 axle configuration, and the key considerations when comparing 6x2 configurations and 6x4 configurations including the expected duty cycle and lifetime use costs of the vehicles.

The article focuses on the need to design a fuel-efficient tow tractor in order to comply with the emission standard in the U.S. It is noted that the average tow tractor will use 4,015 gallons of fuel per year and will emit more than 50 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. In this connection, electric tow tractors are needed to comply with the emission standard.

Discusses the importance of ABS, a control system to help maintain vehicle traction during braking. Importance of ABS maintenance and repair; Capability of ABS to help motorists safe and in control of their cars; Ability to control the stopping capability of a vehicle. INSET: ABS service precautioins.

The article focuses on the introduction of an 802 Air Tractor on floats, which worked under the supervision of an air tactical group in Minnesota. The 802 Air Tractor serves as a conventional wheeled single-engine air tanker (SEAT), which is expected to deliver the first usually around 500-gallon amount of load from the base. Accordingly, this Fire Boss may have the capacity of spending more than three uninterrupted hours on an incident.

Presents International Truck & Engine Corp.'s 7700 truck tractor which offers more capacity and smooth ride. Features of the International 7700 truck tractor; Physical description of the truck; Capacity of the engine of the truck.

The article details the features and characteristics of C6 transmission. C6 transmission is used as a ground support equipment. It is deemed as first choice because it can be adapted to various tractor applications and power plan configurations. It can be modified from a three speed transmission to a one or two speed transmission.

The article reports on the purchase of Freightliner Cascadia 113 natural gas-fueled daycab tractors from Freightliner Trucks by Gemini Motor Transport LLC. The tractors will be used to haul fuel to Love's Travel Stops throughout the U.S. The vehicles will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2013. The features of the Freightliner Cascadia are described.

The article reports on the three additional delivery received by Mack Trucks Inc. for Mack Vision Elite model tractor from U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command in the U.S. It denotes that the order is included in the three-year contract worth 28.5 million dollars for 152 heavy duty tractors and trailers, along with spare parts. Among the three additional deliveries include the 46 Vision Elite tractors with 70-inch high-rise sleepers.

The article reports that Tectran Manufacturing Inc. has unveiled a complete line of Aircoils and AirPower Lines that feature its new FLEX-Grip handles. FLEX-Grips are factory-installed, tapered, elastomeric handles that flex with air lines, providing kink protection in tight turn situations. It may also be installed on the tractor end of the air line.

The article offers news briefs related to the transportation industry in the U.S. A line of all-makes windshields for Class 6-8 tractors and trucks were released by TRP Aftermarket Parts. The new DEF transfer system from Spatco will provide economical fluid dispensing. A new business card developed by FleetCor offers fleets the tracking advantages of a fuel card system.

Focuses on the applications of the hydrostatic shredder by Brown Bear Corp. in Iowa. Capability of the machine to swallow up small trees and shrubs reducing them to mulch; Features of the traction system suitable for operating conditions; Speed of the cutter.

The article reports on the regulatory challenges faced by the automobile industry. According to the executive vice president of Star Truck Rentals, David Bylenga, the U.S. government is forcing manufacturing industry to develop technology faster. Further it mentions that Star has been a proponent of automated transmissions, who has ordered high tech 15 Freightliner 26-ft.

The article focuses on job responsibility of transportation systems manager at the company Veritable Vegetable Tom Howard. It mentions that Howard is focused on maximizing fuel efficiency for his fleet. It highlights company's operations and about its vendors. It informs that the use of Xata Turnpike has improved routing and company's long-haul tractors are now averaging about 6.8 miles per gallon.

The article reports on a boot-camp at Miller Motor Sports Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, in which about 1,000 International dealers got a chance to test-drive Navistar International Corp.'s new MaxxForce 15 diesel engine installed in two ProStar+ tractors. Dealers also compared torn down diesel engines from all of Navistar's competitors with the company's main big bore engine, the 13L MaxxForce 13.

The article presents an answer to a question whether it is true that inspection/maintenance (I/M) related dynamic traction controls (DTC) can no longer be cleared.

The article discusses innovations in the fifth wheel assemblies. Rich Carroll, vice president of sales and marketing for Jost International Corp., says customers are asking for lightweight products and extended warranties which include corrosion protection. He says Jost offers an active fifth wheel system called the Smart Gap System, or SG, a patented system with advanced technology sensors and hardware added to the platform of the Pro Tech slider.

The article focuses on the effectiveness of extending oil drain intervals to save money and reduce waste. Kenan Advantage Group Inc. believes that it has discovered a way to do just that by substantially expanding its oil drain intervals using bypass filtration system on its trucks. Meanwhile, Kenan delivers refined petroleum products including gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels to a wide rage of customers through its fleet of 3,100 tractors working off a short-haul.

The article features the Genie S-60 and S-65 Trax Telescopic fixed-track boom models from Genie Industries.

The article reports on an order for more than 2,000 TriPac hybrid auxiliary idle reduction and temperature systems (APUS) from Thermo King Corp. placed by Marten Transport Ltd. APUS will be installed over the next 18 months on company-owned tractors. According to Randy Marten, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Marten Transport, the company expects to eliminate engine idle time while still maintaining driver comfort.

The article features the Kenworth T660 tractor from Kenworth Truck Co. The touring T660 is a pre-production model equipped with a Studio AeroCab sleeper and a Cummins. The tractor should offer improved fuel economy even with the 2007 engine. It also boasts a Kenworth global positioning system navigation system, offered as standard or optional equipment.

Reports that Dana Corp. has released technical details for a heavy-duty air-ride suspension that combines a single taper leaf spring with a new air spring and a patented roll control device. Company's claim that its FrontRunner will offer the handling characteristics of a taper leaf spring with the comfort of air springs, while also improving front brake performance; Release of first model intended for over-the-road set-back axle tractors with long sleepers.

Reports that International Truck and Engine Corp. has introduced the International 4100, a Class 5 conventional built with the long lasting and rugged components used on the company's Class 6 and 7 vehicles. Suitability for a variety of vocational applications; Contact information.

Reports on an entirely new Class 8 tractor which will begin production in 2007. Presentation of the Class 8 tractors to dealers for the first time by International Truck and Engine Corp.; Company's announcement that the heavy-duty conventional would be a direct replacement for the 9400 Series on-highway tractor when introduced in 2007.

Features the Cat D9 production crawler tractor from Caterpillar Co. Capacity of its engine; Information on its torque converter; Weight of the tractor torque-converter model.

The article reports that International Truck & Engine Corp. plans to develop 11- to 13-liter engines, available in the fall of 2007, for its Class 8 highway tractors and severe-service vehicles. They will be designed and manufactured as part of a strategic agreement between International and German truck maker MAN Nutzfahrzeuge, which enables the two OEMs to collaborate on design, development, sourcing and manufacturing of components and systems for commercial trucks.

Reports on the International engines to be developed and produced by International Truck and Engine Corp. for the International Class 8 highway tractors and severe-service trucks starting in autumn 2007. Purpose and features of the engine.

This article presents information on the resale value of used trucks. "Spec'ing for resell' is a concept that gained popularity in the 1990s as truck makers wrote leases with guaranteed residuals and accepted those tractors in trade. The used-truck industry supported this practice because it improved the marketability of used tractors. No one would argue with the fact that it's much easier to sell the used tractor with the 16-liter engine than the one with the smaller engine. At one time, items such as engine brakes or exhaust brakes, air-ride rear suspensions, air-ride cabs and sliding fifth wheels were seen as adding value to a vehicle beyond its base used value. Things that appeal primarily to image are dual painted air cleaners, dual stainless steel air cleaners, interiors, dual chrome exhaust and chrome accessory packages. And falling into the category of emerging systems are avoidance collision systems, auxiliary climate systems and automated transmissions. The image items add $4,750 to the base value, while specifying up to a 13-speed hightorque transmission, a 15.8L-16L 525-595 hp. engine, 10 aluminum disc wheels, and full chassis fairings adds $6,350.