BIGtruck online magazine is our new, free trucking magazine. It is still in Dutch, but you can at least have a look at the photo’s. Like this one, it is a huge Titan ‘Bigfoot’ that is in our second issue. Click on the BIGtruck banner to enter BIGtruck online magazine!… Continue Reading
Thermo King has launched a new machine that produces only 65 Decibel. The new smart cool engine has a higher capacity and that makes it possible to switch to lower revs when the sound level has to drop even lower. That is being done automatically. When the trailer drives in to the city the software…… Continue Reading
Ginaf has built complete new rallytrucks for the next Dakar rally. The trucks are lighter, lower and they have 4 wheel steering! Ginaf already had independent suspension on all four wheels and the rear axle is also steering. GInaf uses a VSE system for the steering rear axle. The benefit is that the truck is…… Continue Reading
Some time ago I posted a photo shopped new Volvo FH with an extended cab. Now I don’t know if that was the inspiration, but one is being built in Holland at this moment. These photo’s were taken today at Van Winkoop in Ermelo, Holland. The cab is lengthened with 60 cm and that is going…… Continue Reading
C.R. England, the world’s largest refrigerated trucking company, announced today that the company will begin deploying ATDynamics TrailerTail® technology. After extensive fuel economy testing, the first 200 units will be deployed on new trailers this November. The deployment of TrailerTail® technology at C.R. England has the potential to reduce the company’s total diesel fuel consumption by more than…… Continue Reading
CFG, the south Netherlands dealergroup representing Iveco and manufacturer of the bonneted Iveco Strator, has announched the launch of the Euro 6 version of this special truck. The Euro 6 version will be launched at the Carrosserie Vakdagen in Venray, Netherlands, next week. Stay tuned for more news on the Strator!… Continue Reading
The German company Jost introduces a patented roof diffusor for trailers that promises fuel savings up to 4%. The drag behind the trailer is supposed to be 50% lower when this device is mounted on the roof. JOST SDR has a positive effect in reducing air turbulence at the rear of the vehicle. The air…… Continue Reading
And there she is, the new topmodel of Scania in Euro-6! Scania did not try to go beyond the magic 750 Hp border with the new one but they stick to 730 Hp. Now that should be enough for most of us! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAtVDmK55S4&w=420&h=315]… Continue Reading
Now this is the new Volat 741600 heavy transport tractor of the Russian brand MZKT. The truck is designed for transporting up to 250 tons. It has a Euro-4 Cummins QSX15 600 hp engine and a Chinese ‘Fast Gear’ manual 16JSD240TA gearbox with a lockable hydraulic WSK coupling. (source: http://www.trucksplanet.com/… Continue Reading
It is always nice to see how the Americans promote their products. Watch this promo video of the new Peterbilt 567. Nice graphics, strong one-liners and a whole lot of electrical guitar music! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yne-m-jIeU&w=420&h=315]… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 2 2025
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