Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessCat touts Product Link telematic system on CT660 work truckCaterpillar says it’s just good business for owners of trucks and equipment to protect their investment by knowing the location of these valuable assets, what they’re doing and how they’re performing. The Cat Product Link remote monitoring system—featuring robust new cellular hardware and an intuitive web-based user interface called VisionLink™—provides the information owners need to […]October 14, 2011BusinessJX Enterprises adds two new full-service dealerships in IndianaJX Enterprises announced the addition of two new full-service dealerships in Indiana – Fort Wayne and Indianapolis – expanding the JXE network to 15 locations. Both dealerships – formerly owned by Utility Trailers of Indianapolis Inc., doing business as Utility/Peterbilt – officially begin operating as JX Peterbilt-Fort Wayne and JX Peterbilt-Indianapolis on Oct 10. Between […]October 14, 2011BusinessMiller expands EnPak Mechanic Series capabilitiesMiller Electric is introducing the EnPak Hydraulic Tool Control (HTC), a new advancement with the EnPak Mechanic Series that allows simultaneous use of a mechanics truck’s hydraulic crane and 5- or 8-gallon-per-minute (gpm) hydraulic tools without needing to switch between crane and circuit controls. The HTC provides a common hydraulic power distribution location for easy […]October 14, 2011BusinessMeritor Wabco releases Toolbox 10.0Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems released its Toolbox Software 10.0, a PC-based diagnostic program. Introduced in 1999, Toolbox continues to be enhanced, allowing technicians to view system faults and repair instructions, verify system integrity, adjust component operation and installation wiring. New features in Toolbox 10.0 include OnGuard diagnostics, generic inputs and outputs for RSSplus, and […]October 12, 2011Business13-liters take the leadVolvo and Mack say that for the first time, 13-liter engines have become the number one choice of U.S. Class 8 truck customers, based on year-to-date July U.S. Class 8 R.L. Polk current engine registrations, and that no one sells more 13-liter engines – or 11-liter engines – in the United States than the Volvo […]October 12, 2011BusinessEaton Hybrid Systems log 200 million service milesEaton on Tuesday, Oct. 11, announced at the Hybrid, Electric and High Efficiency Truck Users Forum (HTUF) 2011 National Conference in Baltimore that customers of its hybrid systems collectively have accumulated more than 200 million miles of service, reducing diesel fuel consumption by 8 million gallons and harmful emissions by 80,000 metric tons. Eaton says […]October 11, 2011BusinessFirst Student gets personal delivery from Thomas Built BusesThomas Built Buses employees spent the weekend of Aug. 12-13 driving 10 school buses, and a van for the return trip, from High Point, N.C., to Trenton, N.J., to ensure on-time delivery of a recent order. “Third-party driveaway companies are in high demand this time of year, and weren’t available to deliver the school buses […]October 11, 2011BusinessTax breaks available on work truck purchasesMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is reminding potential truck buyers they may be able to find favorable tax treatment of commercial truck purchases this year. According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Title 26, Section 179, a taxpayer may elect to treat the cost of any qualifying property as an expense, rather than a […]October 6, 2011BusinessThomas Built Buses honors 2011 top dealersThomas Built Buses recently recognized its top dealers of the year at its annual dealer meeting in Greensboro, N.C. Kelley Platt, Thomas Built president and chief executive officer, presented the 2011 Dealer of the Year award to Frank Lewis, general manager of Whayne Power Systems, of Whayne Supply Co. in Louisville, Ky. Whayne Supply, which […]October 6, 2011BusinessAlldata donates software for NATEF body repair programsAlldata, a provider of manufacturers’ automotive repair information and solutions for the professional automotive service and collision repair industries, announced the donation of Alldata Collision S3500 to all NATEF accredited collision repair and refinish programs for one year. All NATEF accredited collision repair and refinish programs with any of the following certifications will qualify to […]October 4, 2011Previous PagePage 121 of 151Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
