Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMack offers GuardDog Connect as Concrete Pumper optionIn an effort to simplify service needs for customers in the highly demanding concrete pumper application, Mack Trucks now offers specialized Uptime support. Mack GuardDog Connect, its integrated telematics solution, will be standard on Mack TerraPro concrete pumper models ordered as of April, making it the first such proactive support service available in the trucking […]January 27, 2015BusinessBendix On-Line Brake School hits record enrollmentAs the Bendix On-Line Brake School nears completion of its second year, the on-line technical training site continues to expand its offerings to a growing number of participants. Since March 2013, when Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC established brake-school.com, the training portal has delivered more than 750,000 courses to registered users. Total registration has reached […]January 22, 2015BusinessInterstate Battery offers cold weather cranking tipsDid you know cold weather affects auto batteries more than any other engine component? During extreme winter weather conditions, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most every day. Filled with fluid containing mostly water, batteries are susceptible to freezing when the battery is […]January 15, 2015BusinessMack announces expanded body builder supportMack Trucks broadened its support for customers and body builders by creating a body builder order manager position and a support team focused on ensuring effective collaboration among body builders, dealers and customers during the ordering and body installation process. “Mack has gained tremendous knowledge during many decades of working with body equipment manufacturers,” said […]January 15, 2015BusinessComcar Industries adds 350 Mack Pinnacles to fleetMack Trucks announced today that Comcar Industries, Inc. recently added 350 Mack PinnacleTM models to its fleet, citing fuel efficiency, uptime and a strong dealer network as drivers for their decision. The trucks were delivered in September and are already on the road in Florida, Georgia and South Dakota. Mack models comprise about 75 percent […]January 14, 2015BusinessPeterbilt to unveil Model 567 upgrades at World of ConcretePeterbilt Motors Company announced it will be unveiling a major new product configuration ideal for concrete contractors and other weight-conscious applications during the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-6. “Peterbilt’s Model 567 has been in production for just over a year and it’s already far surpassing our high expectations for it,” […]January 14, 2015BusinessNew Volvo/Mack dealership opens in Flagstaff, AZVanguard Truck Centers announced on January 5th, the opening of its newest Mack and Volvo dealership in Flagstaff, Arizona. Vanguard Truck Center of Flagstaff is located at 13591 West Bellemont Camp Road, Bellemont, Arizona 86015. “This additional location employs factory-trained technicians, will maintain an extensive parts inventory, and provide a comfortable driver’s lounge,” says John […]January 14, 2015BusinessDriver shortage: Time to get owner-operators back in the gameOwner-operators have never gone away, of course. They’re still out there, turning and burning. And in many ways, they remain the public face of the industry at large. Can fleets alleviate the driver shortage by restoring the owner-operator pool?January 8, 2015BusinessKenworth delivers 1 millionth truckKenworth Truck Company celebrated its historic one millionth truck produced in the company’s 91 years during a special ceremony before Christmas at Kenworth’s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. The milestone truck is a Kenworth T680 Advantage with the 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine and factory-installed Kenworth aerodynamic package. The truck was presented to TransAm Trucking in […]January 6, 2015BusinessHistorically high fleet sales major force in General Motors’ strong 2014 performanceGeneral Motors Co. dealers in the United States delivered 274,483 vehicles last month for the company’s best December sales in seven years. Total sales were up 19 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales were up 23 percent and fleet deliveries were up 6 percent. “Chevrolet was strong in every segment of the market, from […]January 6, 2015Previous PagePage 16 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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