MarketBook Heavy Duty Trucks Blog Archive

    Volvo Shows Off Connectivity Innovations & Automatic 911 Calling For VNL Trucks
    Posted On: March 12, 2024
    Volvo Trucks North America debuted the newest VNL truck at ATA TMC last week. ...
    Peterbilt’s Brand-New Model 589 Blends Iconic Style With Next-Level Comfort
    Posted On: May 15, 2023
    “The Model 589 takes cues from our heritage designs and incorporates essential customer feedback to bring it to life,” says Peterbilt’s Jason Skoog. ...
    Freightliner Introduces Business Class M2 & Vocational SD Series Plus Models
    Posted On: September 21, 2022
    The new Plus models have upgraded interiors and can be spec’d with many of the same high-end safety and driver assistance features found in Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia trucks. ...
    Ball & Son Excavation Started With One Kenworth W900L, Fleet Has Grown To 25 Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: September 9, 2022
    “I drove a lot of different truck makes earlier in my career and thought that trucks produced by Kenworth were the most versatile and best overall vocational trucks in the business,” says founder and owner Dontel Ball. ...
    Kenworth Delivers 10,000th T680 Next Generation, Reaches Milestone In Just 15 Months
    Posted On: May 27, 2022
    The special milestone truck was delivered to longtime Kenworth customer System Transport of Spokane, Washington, along with a fully refurbished 1965 Kenworth W900, presented as a 50th anniversary gift. ...
    Nonprofit Recycler Eco-Cycle Orders First BEV, A Mack LR Electric
    Posted On: February 15, 2022
    The Mack LR Electric will help the company transition to an electric-powered fleet and is expected to travel 15,000 miles each year to collect compostables from commercial and residential clients. ...
    New Diesel-Powered F-Series Marks Isuzu’s First Foray Into Class 7 Trucks
    Posted On: October 19, 2021
    The low cab-forward (LCF) F-Series trucks provide excellent visibility and extra space for body upfits as compared to conventional trucks with a long hood. ...
    Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Offerings With Introduction Of All-New 47X
    Posted On: September 30, 2021
    The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...
    Kenworth Debuts Lower, 52-Inch Flat-Roof Sleeper Cab For T680, T880 & W990 Trucks
    Posted On: June 4, 2021
    The new flat-top sleeper cab is designed for applications that require a low roof, such as car haulers, crane trucks, and mobile pump units. ...
    A Closer Look At Kenworth’s New T380 & T480 Conventional Trucks
    Posted On: April 9, 2021
    Part of Kenworth’s brand-new lineup of Class 5 to Class 8 trucks, the T380 and T480 come with a wide variety of configuration options to help tackle just about any job. ...
    Volvo Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of VNL With Specially Badged Models & Limited-Edition Merchandise
    Posted On: April 5, 2021
    Volvo’s most popular truck model has gone through a number of changes over the last two and a half decades, including the addition of the I-Shift automated manual transmission and many more. ...
    Kenworth Now Offers Bendix’s Electronic Stability Program As An Option On C500 Trucks
    Posted On: April 1, 2021
    The ESP technology uses sensors that track lateral acceleration as well as steering angle and direction to “help stabilize the vehicle during loss-of-control situations on dry, wet, snow, and ice-covered roadways,” Kenworth explains. ...
    Peterbilt Introduces Latest Iteration Of Its Model 579 Truck, Featuring New Technologies, New PACCAR Engines & More
    Posted On: February 5, 2021
    Peterbilt also emphasized aerodynamics and comfort with the design of the new Model 579; it features a sloped hood and several aerodynamic components on the outside and a 10% quieter cab and sleeper compartment. ...
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    Discover What’s New For The 2027 Thor Motor Coach Scope & Rize
    Posted 30/07/2026
    Explore the updated 2027 Thor Motor Coach Scope and Rize Class B motorhomes, featuring improved kitchens, upgraded window shades, standard power awnings, solar capabilities, and flexible living spaces. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 25/06/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Kawasaki Updates Ninja ZX-10R Style & Tech For 2026
    Posted 16/06/2026
    Kawasaki recently announced that updates it previewed late last year are live now throughout the ZX-10R superbike family. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Honda Pioneer 1000 Marks 10 Years With Complete Overhaul
    Posted 02/04/2026
    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pioneer 1000, Honda gave the side-by-side a complete overhaul and three trim options, one of which is the first to feature a standard, fully enclosed HVAC cab. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    John Deere 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors Get 2027 Redesign With Improved Comfort & Serviceability
    Posted 24/02/2026
    John Deere recently unveiled the new 1 Series compact utility tractor line, redesigned for the 2027 model year with new options, including an HVAC cab on select models, ergonomic upgrades, and easier maintenance. ...
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    2026 Honda Talon 1000 Sport UTV Lineup Includes 1000R Models Featuring Larger Tires
    Posted 23/02/2026
    The 2-seat Talon 1000R Fox Live Valve and the 4-seat 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve now come standard with 30-inch tires, improving performance in rougher, more technical riding conditions. ...
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    Case IH Debuts Farmall 35A & 40A Compact Tractors At National Ag Shows
    Posted 19/02/2026
    Designed for versatility, efficiency, and operator comfort, Case IH’s Farmall 35A and 40A tractors feature a wide step-through platform, ergonomic controls, and a cushioned seat for long workdays. ...
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