Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessVolvo to offer returning vets special finance termsVolvo Financial Services is offering returning U.S. veterans special financing terms when purchasing new Volvo Trucks models. Recent veterans with a valid and current Commercial Driver’s License and who have received an honorable discharge within the past 24 months are qualified to receive a half percent (50 basis points) discount off the approved finance rates for […]February 10, 2015BusinessAllstate Peterbilt gets Dealer of the Year nodAllstate Peterbilt – with 19 locations throughout four states – was named the 2014 TRP Dealer of the Year by Peterbilt Motors Company and PACCAR Parts. The dealer accomplished exceptional sales of the all-makes, all-models TRP line of replacement parts. Peterbilt announced the award during its annual Dealer Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. In addition to […]February 10, 2015BusinessWhere things stand with NavistarAfter a trip to the company’s headquarters, CCJ Executive Editor Jack Roberts offers his take on where Navistar stands in getting the company back on track financially and how, though conceding its emissions strategy, it’s still taking a different approach than a few other OEMs.February 6, 2015BusinessRyder offers first-ever heavy-duty truck spec for women driversRyder System, Inc. announced that it will offer customers a female-friendly vehicle package for lease – the first of its kind in the industry. With the help of various OEMs and Women in Trucking Association (WIT), a non-profit organization established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, Ryder is making available a […]February 5, 2015BusinessGreen Mountain Kenworth opens new Vermont locationGreen Mountain Kenworth has opened a new parts and service location in Pittsford, Vt., to provide expanded service support to customers and truck operators in the greater Rutland area of West Central Vermont. Green Mountain Kenworth – Pittsford sits on 10 acres at 1385 U.S. Route 7, about 6 miles north of the intersection of […]February 5, 2015BusinessNavistar predicts modest growth for 2015, says it’s righting financial shipNavistar-International announced Feb. 4 its new mission in its truck, engine and parts business will be to maximize uptime for truck owners, and its launching a concurrent marketing campaign for the International truck brand, “It’s Uptime at International.”February 4, 2015BusinessBridgestone Commercial Tire names new marketing directorBridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), today announced a new head of marketing for the commercial tire division. As Vice President, Commercial Tire Division, BATO, Marshall Hyzdu takes the reigns leading marketing initiatives for OTR and commercial truck and bus tire products, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Bandag and Dayton brands. “We are […]February 2, 2015BusinessTMC prepares for 2015 Nashville Meeting and ExhibitionFuel economy standards, alternative fuels, asset utilization and tire deployment will be among the key topics of discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting, to be held February 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. “Important information on the latest in technology, regulatory news, industry best practices and […]February 2, 2015BusinessVolvo debuts new, long-range auto haulerAdding to its lineup of Volvo Autohauler (VAH) models, Volvo Trucks in North America introduced the Volvo VAH 630, a premium sleeper version for long-haul operations. The VAH family, which Volvo Trucks launched in March 2011, already includes day cab and smaller sleeper VAH models for local and regional automobile transport applications. “We are pleased […]February 2, 2015BusinessRegistration opens for 2015 Bendix Brake Training SchoolBendix has released the 2015 schedule and opened registration for its in-person Bendix Brake Training School. Offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, this year’s training school opens Tuesday, March 24, in Owosso, Michigan. Classes are scheduled into November, with a total of 19 sessions in 13 U.S. states and Ontario. […]January 27, 2015Previous PagePage 15 of 151Next PageTop StoriesTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truckNext-generation Mack Anthem has better maneuverability and is 10% more fuel efficient for regional fleets.BusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayRegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market share
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