Class 3-6

Isuzu begins production of 2022 F-Series Class 6-7 models

The new F-Series is powered by the proven Cummins B6.7 diesel engine and offers models in both Class 6 and—new for Isuzu—Class 7.

October 19, 2021

Isuzu FVR and FTR models

International Truck launches newly designed MV series

International Truck announced the launch of the new International MV Series. This is the next generation of its medium-duty vehicles, reimagined from the ground up.

September 24, 2021

International redesigned medium-duty truck

Kenworth introduces 2021 medium-duty body builder manual

Kenworth has published a 132-page online body builder manual focused on Kenworth’s new medium conventional lineup ranging from Class 5 to light Class 8 models.

September 16, 2021

Kenworth MD body builder manual

International rolls out new electric medium duty model

Available in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of over 335 horsepower or 250 kilowatts.

August 31, 2021

International eMV

Bollinger Motors announces new commercial platforms

Bollinger Motors announced its development of Class 4 and 5 electric platforms, adding to its existing development in Class 3 electric truck engineering.

August 25, 2021

Chass-E platforms now power Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric vehicles.

Cummins, Daimler Truck formally sign joint medium duty engine agreement

Cummins' Euro VII-complaint platform will be used globally, eventually replacing the Detroit DD8 and DD5 engines as available powerplants in North American trucks.

August 5, 2021

box truck unloading

Growth strategies

Meritor invests in SEA Electric

Meritor announced an equity investment in SEA Electric Holdings, a provider of commercial electric vehicles for urban delivery and logistics.

August 3, 2021

Cash in a mailbox

Kenworth medium-duty models begin production in Québec

The Kenworth new medium-duty models are now in production at the Paccar assembly plant in Ste-Thérèse, Québec.

August 2, 2021

Kenworth T180 leaving Quebec plant.

Kenworth TruckTech+ available as option for its medium-duty models

The Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics system is now available as an option for Kenworth’s new medium-duty conventional models.

July 30, 2021

Supplier Updates

Nine chassis manufacturers heading to NTEA product conference

NTEA says attendees to the event will gain insights on upcoming changes to new model work trucks and upfitter integration implications from chassis OEMs. Presenters will share product upgrades and launches, positions on technical issues and key body build

July 20, 2021

Truck Product Conference chassis list

Battery electric

Shyft Group debuts all-electric Class 3 chassis

The Class 3 chassis platform is designed to serve a wide array of medium-duty truck markets, from last mile parcel delivery fleets to work trucks, passenger busses, recreational vehicles and more.

June 8, 2021

The Shyft Group's new all-electric Class 3 chassis

Supplier Updates

Hendrickson axle named standard for Pete, Kenworth medium-duty models

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced this week its STEERTEK NXT fabricated front steer axle has been selected as the standard front axle on the new Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty truck models.

April 15, 2021

Steertek Nxt 8 K 09 04 2019 (1)

Pete debuts four new vocational models

After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.

April 7, 2021

Designed for the Class 5 and Class 6 non-CDL lease and rental markets, the Model 535 and Model 536 were born from a clean sheet design and a development program that took five years.

Supplier Updates

Freightliner makes eCascadia, eM2 available for order

DTNA announced Tuesday its all-electric Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 are now available to order. The two trucks are the first all-electric models released by Daimler's North American brands.

April 6, 2021

Cq5dam thumbnail 1050 1050

Isuzu, Gatik to develop fully autonomous MD trucks

Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks.

April 6, 2021

04 21 Isuzu Final Gatik Isuzu

Kenworth's all-new medium duty lineup has automotive vibe

Kenworth's production-ready trucks are purposefully built to fully address critical medium-duty market needs of fleet customers and drivers.

April 5, 2021

Growth strategies

Navistar launches aftermarket parts product line

Navistar International Corporation is launching a new aftermarket product line, Diamond Advantage Diesel Parts, which will provide aftermarket parts for Class 2-5 diesel engines and engine components.

March 15, 2021

Hino, Cummins announce new production partnership

Hino announced this week during the virtual Work Truck Show that it intends to offer Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines in Hino's L and XL Series models by the end of 2021.

March 12, 2021

Page 1 of 2

VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO Chris Baer

VIPAR Heavy Duty gives organizational update at convention

The opening general session of the 2021 VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference was filled with updates from leadership on projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the group's position in the industry.

FleetPride e-commerce

FleetPride debuts next-generation e-commerce solution

Technician under the hood

Selling customers on preventive maintenance programs

Finalists named for 2021 Successful Dealer Award

International redesigned medium-duty truck

International Truck launches newly designed MV series

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

Used Truck Guide Cover

Selling PMs: How to Attract New Customers

Fullbay’s new ebook shows you what data to gather and how to present potential PM services to your customers.