Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessKenworth To Add Bendix ESP Stability System Option for Medium Duty ModelsKenworth Truck Company will add Bendix(R) ESP(R) (Electronic Stability Program), a full stability program, as an option on select Kenworth medium duty tractor and full truck applications with air brake systems.  Kenworth currently offers Bendix ESP for the Kenworth T660, T800 and W900 Class 8 models in select applications. In addition, the Bendix ABS-6 […]March 17, 2010BusinessArrow Truck Sales celebrates 60 yearsArrow Truck Sales, Inc. is celebrating its 60th year as the premier retailer of used, heavy and medium duty trucks and trailers in North America. The company was founded in April, 1950 as a small used truck lot in Kansas City, MO. by business partners Jerry Nerman and the late Melvin Spitcaufsky. They started their […]March 17, 2010BusinessIsuzu to resume gas cabover production, unveils EcoMax truckIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that production for its gas-powered N-Series trucks will resume early in the second quarter of 2011 and will be offered as a 2012 model year. Isuzu and General Motors have reached an agreement for the supply of the GM gas engine and transmission used for Isuzu’s […]March 17, 2010BusinessGM updates 2011 HD pickup powertrain and frameWith nearly 1.3 million Duramax diesel engines put into operation since its launch in 2000, no other automaker has as much diesel engine development experience for meeting the demands of the heavy-duty truck customer as General Motors. For 2011, that bar has been raised with new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engines, which are offered on […]March 17, 2010BusinessNissan unveils commerical van at NTEA ShowThe 2011 Nissan NV (Nissan Van) marks Nissan’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America. Scheduled to launch in late 2010, the Nissan NV will be available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations – Standard Roof and High Roof. The NV is the first […]March 17, 2010BusinessWestern Star offers Allison Optimized package for on-highway, vocational marketsWestern Star Truck Sales, Inc. today announced its partnership with Allison Transmission, Inc. to offer the specially designed Allison Optimized package for Western Star®trucks. Ideal for Western Star heavy haul, mixer, dump and short haul tractor applications, the Allison Optimized packagecombines the best Allison features and duty-cycle knowledge to deliver peak performance, enhanced durability, fuel […]March 9, 2010BusinessFord at the Work Truck Show: 2011 Super Duty PowerStroke cleanest diesel everThe all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers best-in-class torque, horsepower, towing and payload capability – and does it all more efficiently, resulting in less fuel usage and extended maintenance intervals that can translate directly into bottom-line savings for customers. “The 2011 Super Duty is not only the most powerful, most capable and fuel-efficient heavy-duty […]March 9, 2010BusinessSelecTrucks reintroduces Down Payment Match promotionSelecTrucks has re-launched the Down Payment Match promotion to help customers move into a new, used vehicle. This popular incentive, available until June 30, 2010, will match 100%, up to $2,500, of a small fleet’s or owner-operator’s down payment. SelecTrucks has also partnered with Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) to defer qualifying customers’ first loan payment […]March 9, 2010BusinessIsuzu Truck introduces 2011 N-Series featuring NPR ECO-MAXIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc has introduced its new 12,000-lbs GVWR NPR ECO-MAX low cab forward truck, offering up to 20% improved fuel economy and increased payload capacity compared to previous NPR models. The new 2011 model year truck is powered by Isuzu’s next-generation 4JJ1-TC diesel engine, which has operated globally in Isuzu’s N-Series […]March 9, 2010BusinessHendrickson, AxleTech International partner to win Navistar’s International MaxxPro suspension awardHendrickson, a Boler Company, and AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company, announced today they have received a production award from Navistar Defense, LLC for independent suspension systems on 1,050 new International® MaxxPro® Dash vehicles. Production will be based at the AxleTech flagship operation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Work is expected to begin immediately.   As a result […]March 3, 2010Previous PagePage 139 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.
