Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessShorepower offering more idle reduction rebatesThe Shorepower Truck Electrification Project (STEP) re-opened a limited number of idle reduction equipment rebates for approved diesel-powered APUs, battery-powered HVAC systems and evaporative cooler systems with electric standby or shore power capability. “We first offered idle reduction equipment rebates last year and due to popular demand could not fund all of the requested rebates,” […]February 15, 2013BusinessOSHA inspection prep: Have a plan ready when inspectors come knockingHave a plan ready for when inspectors come knocking.February 15, 2013BusinessKenworth celebrates 90th anniversaryKenworth Truck Company is celebrating its milestone 90th anniversary during 2013. It all began in 1923 when Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington incorporated the Gersix Motor Company as “Kenworth”. The company name was formed from a combination of letters from the founders’ last names. That first year, the small Seattle truck manufacturer produced […]February 14, 2013BusinessMaine Kenworth dealer adds Parts and Service FacilityC-B Kenworth is expanding its customer support with the opening of a parts and service facility in Auburn, Maine, located about a mile north of Exit 75 on U.S. Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike). A member of the Kenworth dealer network of nearly 340 locations in the United States and Canada, C-B Kenworth – Auburn is […]February 13, 2013BusinessSmart Shops, Part 2: Making your shop efficient, effectiveSmart shops are not coming; they are already here.February 11, 2013BusinessEcoPower 10W-30 CJ-4/SM gets Detroit Diesel approvalSafety-Kleen Systems announced today that Detroit Diesel has approved EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM for use in Detroit Diesel engines. Safety-Kleen says this re-refined engine oil helps fleets improve fuel economy up to 1.5 percent, delivers better cold-weather starts, and protects engines and protects the environment. The Detroit Diesel approval includes Series 50, Series 60, […]February 11, 2013BusinessVolvo breathes new life into D12 engines with guaranteed overhaul programVolvo Trucks is now offering a three-year, 350,000 mile warranty for Volvo D12 engine owners who want to increase the longevity of their current vehicles with the Volvo Guaranteed Overhaul (GO) program. “Volvo’s Guaranteed Overhaul program provides a flexible and economical option for maximizing the life of a vehicle and improving uptime,” said James Chenier, […]February 11, 2013BusinessHino 195h takes ATD Medium Duty Truck of the Year honorHINO13_BOX_DRIVING_NYC_pps_GHS1237_FINHino Trucks Class 5 diesel-electric hybrid model 195h took home ATD’s 2013 Medium Duty Commercial Truck of the Year award. Hino has taken home this award each time a truck was submitted into the annual contest – Hino’s model 268 won in 2010 and Model 338 won in 2011. Hino 195h was selected for the […]February 11, 2013BusinessToyota boosts Mississippi workforce education with training vehicle donationToyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi continued its support of local organizations today with the donation of 29 trial vehicles valued at almost $403,000. Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College will each receive seven vehicles, and the emergency management agencies in Pontotoc, Union and Lee Counties will each receive five trial vehicles. “Trial vehicles are […]February 7, 2013BusinessRyder unveils new extended warranty plan for pre-owned Canadian trucksRyder System announced it is now offering extended warranty plans in Canada for its Ryder Road Ready pre-owned vehicles. The company says these extended warranty programs provide immediate, comprehensive power train and emissions component coverage up to 36 months or 1.6 million kilometres for pre-owned Ryder Road Ready vehicles under the terms specified in the […]February 7, 2013Previous PagePage 84 of 151Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerA proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is gaining powerful trucking allies.CybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
