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The Shift Lock Override Manual is a 9×7-inch, three-ring binder with approximately 96 directions with illustrations and a simple, basic index that covers most vehicles between the years of 1996 to 2011 — foreign and domestic. The quick-reference instructions cover how to bypass shift interlock mechanisms, which can pose a problem for vehicles with electrical…

Western Star has introduced the latest addition to its X-Series, the all-new Western Star 57X. The on-highway truck joins the new Western Star 47X and 49X. The 57X is the most fuel-efficient Western Star truck with 5.8 percent more fuel-efficiency than its predecessor, the 5700XE. 57X owners have a choice of Detroit engine models: the…

Source: Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. press release: Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. now offers a Container Transport Package for their 16 and 20-Series LCG™? carriers. This new container package features a hydraulic chain-drive system providing a powered method for loading and offloading 10- and 20-foot shipping containers. The package also integrates container-specific securement devices…

Western Star has announced new options available on its 49X model that will widen coverage for heavy haul and construction applications. First, Western Star introduces the optional Power Hood for the 49X, designed to allow for higher horsepower and more cooling for set-forward front axle configurations. Made from the same impact-resistant, durable, lightweight molded resin…

On May 9, Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), unveiled the new eCascadia at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. The new battery electric Freightliner eCascadia is a zero-emission version of the Cascadia. The eCascadia has multiple battery and drive axle options, providing a typical range of 230 miles (depending…

Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has announced a new option for their XLP carrier. The new XLP Carrier Autogrid allows operators to hook to vehicles quickly and easily without manually installing L-Arms. The grid design offers a 3,500 lb. rating and a crossbar that can rotate 90 degrees either side of center. The…

Source: Jerr-Dan press release: Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE: OSK), has released a new 3-stage, 60-ton heavy-duty wrecker to their product range. The new addition to their independent wrecker lineup has an SAE boom rating of 120,000 lbs. when fully retracted and 25,000 lbs. fully extended. The 3-stage boom provides a maximum reach past…

The new 2022 Kenworth Heavy Duty Body Builder manual offers detailed information and guidelines useful in the truck body planning and installation processes. The manual is specific to chassis with 2021 EPA emissions level engines and focuses on the Class 8 Kenworth T680, T880, T880S and W990 models equipped with the 2.1-meter wide cab. Early…

Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the availability of the Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine in its new medium-duty Models 536 and 537. The latest B6.7N engine has 200-240 HP and 520-560 lb-ft torque while emitting 50% lower NOx emissions than current EPA standards. A member of the Peterbilt new medium-duty lineup, the non-CDL…

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced start-of-production dates for the 2023 model-year editions of its N-Series gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks. Isuzu’s 2023 gasoline-powered N-Series Class 3 and 4 models receive many of the enhancements introduced on the 2022i N-Series diesel trucks including four-wheel disc brakes, exterior cab refresh and interior color scheme enhancements.…