2005 August

Peterson adds brilliance with Great White LED lights

Peterson Manufacturing says it employed the latest white diode technology to design a brilliant traveling companion for its Piranha brand LED family: the new Great White LED License Light for working trucks and trailers. Introduced as the 153C Series, the rectangular Great White is the industry's ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 23, 2005

ALK Technologies releases PC*MILER|FleetCommander 19

ALK Technologies has announced the release of PC*MILER|FleetCommander 19, which the Princeton, N.J. software company describes as a significant upgrade of the visualization tool for tracking and managing transportation fleets and drivers. According to ALK, PC*MILER|FleetCommander is based on PC*MILER 19 routing, mileage and mapping software, ...

By Dean Smallwood Published August 23, 2005

Volvo Trucks adds Baltimore parts distribution center

Volvo Trucks North America recently opened a new parts distribution center in Baltimore. The new facility, which opened Aug. 1, covers 314,000 square feet and is expected to fill more than 400,000 orders for parts per year. Volvo already has distribution centers in Reno, Nev.; Memphis, Tenn.; ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 23, 2005

Big Honkin’ Truck Makeover narrows to 3 finalists

BP Lubricants USA recently named the three Castrol Tection Extra Big Honkin' Truck Makeover finalists. The finalists, named Aug. 17, are Jeff Fields of Tully, N.Y., owner of a 1979 Peterbilt; Ed Godfrey of Dallas, owner of a 1997 Freightliner; and Robert Jones of ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 23, 2005

PGT gets $635,150 to expand Pennsylvania headquarters

Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell has presented a check for $635,150 to PGT Trucking to help the flatbed carrier expand its Monaca, Pa. headquarters and operations facility, creating at least 77 new jobs within three years and retaining 153 existing jobs. PGT, which has been in ...

By Dean Smallwood Published August 23, 2005

President applauds drivers, carriers

President Bush has written a letter to the American Trucking Associations to congratulate truck drivers and fleets during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. "Across America, professional truck drivers keep our country moving and support our citizens as they conduct business," Bush wrote. "Our nation relies on ...

By Dean Smallwood Published August 23, 2005

Bridgestone becomes title sponsor of World Golf Championships

The International Federation of PGA Tours has announced that the Bridgestone brand will serve as the title sponsor of the World Golf Championships tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. The tournament, currently titled the World Golf Championships NEC-Invitational, will become the Bridgestone Invitational ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 23, 2005

Nissan Diesel America introduces long-life synthetic engine oil

Nissan Diesel America has introduced a new synthetic engine oil product for use in its 2006 UD Trucks product line. "The new UDXtra Genuine Engine Oil will allow UD Truck owners to double the recommended oil and filter change intervals on every vehicle in the 2006 ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 23, 2005

Road Gear designs drive shaft box

Road Gear's drive shaft box is designed to give drivers extra storage space. Road Gear Truck Equipment's drive shaft box is designed to give drivers additional storage space for equipment. The company says the box has an extra 8 inches of storage room than that provided by ...

By CCJ Staff Published August 23, 2005