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Because James, Volvo doesn't think like Americans do.

Not two variants of the same theme. They were related in name only.

Autocar Trucks / May 15, 2019 “ Miss Lisa “ - Pumpkin Center Super Tanker Project The old ‘64 Autocar had ran a good race. She was getting kinda tired and slowing her pace. Put out to pasture for many years, her paint was a fading, weeds growing round her gears. Then along came a man who could see her potential. He didn't ask for logs or to see her credentials. All she needed was a little bit of love, some diesel, a filter, and a big strong shove. Just a few parts; some old some new. Soon she'd be rolling with a tanker from ‘52. New Flaps and Stacks made the old Autocar start to grin. A 250 Cummins will make her fly again. She'll never complain when she's out on the road, that you're standing on the throttle and she's pulling a heavy load. Just service her engine and patch up her wounds, and that NH 250 will keep hummin' it's tune. . .

Going back to 2007, the original big engine in the Constellations was the Navistar 9.3-litre HT570 produced by MWM in Brazil with a Volkswagen-branded valve cover. .

Engine: Cummins ISL 420hp / 1,850N.m Engine Brake: Cummins C Brake Emissions Reduction Technology: Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Clutch: ZF Sachs 430mm Transmission: 16-speed ZF 16AS 2230 TD Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Steer Axle: Dana 13K Drive Axles: Meritor MT-50-168 Wheels: Alcoa 8.25 x 22.5 Tires: 295/80R22.5 Spec Sheet (Especificações Técnicas😞 https://www.vwco.com.br/produtos-volkswagen/modelo/constellation-7/26-420-6x4-tractor-v-tronic-35 .

A "real" Mack truck.........a truck model they should still be producing. What a concept.

Todd Dills, Overdrive / May 15, 2019 For the fourth year running, Mack Trucks has opened up a contest for six of the spots in its next-year calendar to customer photos. The contest opened April 2 via this link to a special website set up for the purpose, where customers can both enter a worthy picture of their truck as well as vote for favorites already entered. The contest, open through May 31, accepts nominated pictures in categories corresponding to current models — including the Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite and its MHD version, the LR and TerraPro — and with an additional category for models no longer in production. All nominated trucks must be in revenue-producing service: the truck must be in routine actual use and not kept as a show truck or antique. Mack’s fans and followers will vote on which truck they like best in each category and are allowed to cast one vote per day, per category for the duration of the contest. Contest entrants are urged to get out the vote through their own social media channels to increase their chances of winning. Winning trucks will receive a professional photo shoot, courtesy of Mack Trucks, and will be featured in the 2020 Mack Calendar. .

I have yet to see a single Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD Silverado on the road, or the equivalent Navistar CV (the unattractive Chevrolet version would be hard to miss). We know these trucks entered production in December 2018, and body builders reported getting some in January. Where are the trucks? https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51205-chevrolet-class-456-silverado/?page=4 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54774-international-extends-commercial-truck-lineup-with-class-4-6-cv-series/?tab=comments#comment-409083

With a market share floating between 36% and 40%, foreign aggressor Daimler's Freightliner brand has come to dominate America's on-highway and medium-duty truck segments. (With the combined sales of its Freightliner and Western Star brands, Daimler has a 48% Class 8 market share in the US. Throw in Volvo and Mack brand market share of 8% and 5% respectively, we sadly see that foreign truckmakers control 61% of the US truck market.) And yet, try as they might, the brand has failed to get anywhere in vocational. The premium 122SD is a rare sight on the roads, and sales of the cheap 114SD are limited to such entities as municipalities and power companies who are buying purely on price. Realizing their inability to find sales success with Freightliner-branded Class 8 vocational, the Germans have put more emphasis on their Western Star brand in recent years. However, though we are seeing greater sales, that success remains limited with a very small market share around 2.4%. I don't think Western Star in the states will ever be a large player. Daimler needs to "finally" find a successful formula for Western Star, or pull the plug. .

Ottawa was acquired by foreign aggressor Sisu in 1993 (now called Cargotec).

Autocar Trucks / April 18, 2019

Autocar Trucks / April 13, 2019  The Capone family of All American Waste in New Mexico runs this 1990 #Autocar ACLB rolloff truck. At 29 years old she gets as much work done as ever and, of course, she’s a still a beauty. But maybe it’s time for a #BadtotheBone new one? # AlwaysUp #RollOff .

Autocar Trucks / April 17, 2019 Autocar #concrete #mixers have roamed the ends of the earth. Just like this classic transit mixer down in New Zealand, shared by Ed Mansell. No cookie-cutter truck here: Look underneath and - like every Autocar - it will be custom-engineered for its specific tough job. #AlwaysUp. .

Volvo Trucks Press Release / May 9, 2019 Our new safety function Distance Alert makes it easier for drivers to maintain a safer distance from the vehicle in front by alerting them when they get too close. It’s designed to prevent collisions – in particular trailer back accidents – and is yet another step towards our vision of zero accidents. .

Scania Group Press Release / May 8, 2019 The town of Åhus in southern Sweden is home to the Absolut Company, the maker of a world-famous brand of vodka. Founded in 1879, it is, like Scania, a prominent part of Sweden’s industrial heritage. The two companies also share a strong commitment to sustainability. In Åhus, you can also view Scania’s extremely limited P 320 hybrid-electric truck. Sighted, but barely heard, since the technology makes it silent. But the black cab is hard to miss when used by local haulage company Åhus Åkeri to transport Absolut’s renowned product in a white trailer with Absolut’s unmistakable logotype in blue. Climate first for hybrid owner The hybrid can operate ten kilometres on electricity with a total weight of 32 tonnes. It makes the truck a rare example of a fully sustainable solution, something proud owner Andreas Jönsson at Åhus Åkeri is well aware of. For him, efficiency and functionality come first. With the hybrid and his fleet of biodiesel trucks, the haulage company fulfils the high demands Absolut has on its suppliers by being sustainable in its business operations. Absolut produces 120 million bottles each year. It’s Jönsson and his drivers job to transport pallets of vodka from Absolut’s factory to their warehouses many times each day. And the truck never leaves with an empty load, bringing used pallets back to the factory on its return trip. “I’ve bought this hybrid because we put the climate action first and we’d like to be at the forefront. It’s an improvement in emissions, but also a way to reduce the noise level when driving on city streets,” Jönsson says. Local transport for local products It comes as no surprise that Åhus Åkeri is recognised for its work and dedication to quality, environment, and safety & health. Jönsson’s business continuously decreases emissions and with that engagement, he seeks to be a role model for the industry. But it’s also essential for retaining the Absolut assignment. “We are a local company, transporting local products. From the fields of wheat to the glass in the bottle, everything can be traced back to its origin,” says Jönsson, who feels that if we could visualise emissions people might better understand what is happening to our planet. Absolut commitment Absolut works hard to minimise its impact on the climate, involving suppliers such as Åhus Åkeri. Peter Neiderud, Director Supply Chain, Quality and Environment at Absolut says: “Our distillation process is climate neutral. Now we’re working on transport to and from our facilities.” In 2018, the company celebrated reaching its 2020 goal two years ahead of plan. The goal was to ensure that 80 per cent of its ingoing transport are fossil-free. Now, the focus is on continuing to be as efficient and climate friendly as possible. Efficiency and climate friendly are also concepts that resonate well with Jönsson. “It would be impossible to invest in new trucks in 2028 and be climate neutral already by 2030. It takes so much more advance planning and a strong will to make a difference.” What kind of environmental impact the new hybrid will have on the overall emissions for Åhus Åkeri is too soon to tell. Both Absolut and Jönsson will monitor how well the hybrid is doing, the same way his drivers receive a monthly score on their overall performance. No matter what happens, Jönsson will keep raising the bar. “This hybrid is one step closer to a fossil-free future.” Facts The Absolut Company was founded by Lars Olsson Smith in 1879. Quality and great terms for employees are values that still hold true today. The distillation process is extremely sustainable, and the bi-product feeds more than 250,000 pigs every day. To learn more, click here. The hybrid is a Scania P 320. – It runs 10 kilometres with a total weight of 32 tonnes. – It can carry a load of 14 tonnes. – It also runs on the renewable biodiesel HVO100. .

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / May 9, 2019 The transport service FAN Courier processes more than 180.000 parcels every day. This amount can only be managed with the help of a reliable, perfectly equipped truck fleet. Together with MAN Truck & Bus, FAN Courier designed a special truck which is based on their needs – from the turning angle of the wheel to aerodynamic elements: The MAN fleet fully meets their daily demands! .

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / May 8, 2019 The system lane departure warning (LGS) is combined with a lane return assistant (LRA). While the LGS warns the driver when leaving the lane, the LRA steers the vehicle back into the lane by actively intervening. .

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / May 8, 2019 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) automatically controls the speed of the vehicle and its distance from vehicles ahead on the road. Up to a speed of 25 km/h, the stop & go function is used for automatically moving forward in heavy traffic, traffic jams or urban traffic. The truck autonomously brakes behind the vehicle in front, up to a complete stop, and then starts driving again automatically. .

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / May 8, 2019 The Lane Guard System is a camera-based driver assistance system that warns drivers if they accidentally cross the lane markings and thus helps them to remain in lane on well-maintained roads. .

DAF Trucks Press Release / May 9, 2019 Meet Swedish brothers Jan and Leif. Back in 1982 they started their transport company, Jale. This is their story about running a family business in snowy, rural Sweden. #DAFaroundtheworld .

The yellow-painted grab handles are a nice touch, particularly in vocational applications like refuse. That should be optional industry-wide. (It's all the good little things that add up to something great).

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) Press Release / May 13, 2019 . .

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) Press Release / May 13, 2019 .