Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMack donates Granite mixer to benefit Concrete Industry Management ProgramMack Trucks donated today Granite Axle Back model to the eighth annual Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Auction conducted during the 2013 World of Concrete at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Outfitted with a 10.5 cubic-yard standard mixer drum donated by McNeilus Co., the Mack Granite model was auctioned during the live portion of the event. […]February 7, 2013BusinessXTRA Lease investing in new trailersXTRA Lease said today it has ordered more than 2,000 new trailers for 2013, including a mix of dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, chassis, and liftgated van trailers. Dry vans and reefers will receive fuel-saving aerodynamic side skirts and low-rolling resistance tires. All vans also will receive trailer tracking units to help fleets attack utilization and […]February 6, 2013BusinessCummins announces 2013 vocational engine lineupCummins announced today its 2013 engine lineup, which is ideal for vocational applications with demanding workloads and tough-duty cycles. At the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Cummins will have on display its clean diesel ISX12 and ISL9, as well as the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine. Cummins says its 2013 on-highway diesel […]February 6, 2013BusinessTerex unveils front-discharge mixer trucksDespite a “tenuous economy” and uncertainly in the marketplace, Terex Roadbuilding introduced two new Front Discharge mixer trucks at World of Concrete 2013 – FD5000 “Great Lakes” Front Discharge mixer truck and the DB6000 Front Discharge mixer truck. These introductions signify a resurgence for Terex back into the marketplace and confidence of a significant rebound […]February 6, 2013BusinessMeritor roll stability control now available on Western Star TrucksWestern Star trucks today announced that Meritor’s WABCO Roll Stability Control System (RSC) is now available on Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models equipped with Meritor’s anti-lock braking system (ABS). Western Star says the system is ideal for on-highway and vocational application by assisting drivers in maintaining vehicle control by monitoring road conditions […]February 6, 2013BusinessWestern Star hosts Serious Trucks Challenge at World of ConcreteWestern Star Truck will host its third annual “Serious Trucks Challenge” at World of Concrete 2013 in Las Vegas. The Serious Trucks Challenge will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 through Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 in the Silver Lot (4) outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Participants will […]February 6, 2013BusinessCustom Truck Sales opens new Manitoba locationCustom Truck Sales has opened a new parts and service facility in Brandon, Manitoba. A member of the Kenworth dealer network of nearly 340 locations in Canada and the United States, the nearly 14,000 square-foot Custom Truck Sales – Brandon facility is located just off the Trans-Canada Highway at 1240 Highland Ave. The dealership has […]February 4, 2013BusinessContinental drive tire achieves Smartway certificationContinental Tire the Americas announced that its new generation drive tire for commercial trucks, the Conti EcoPlus HD3, is verified by the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership as a low rolling resistance drive tire for class 8, line-haul tractor trailers. EPA has determined that certain tire models can reduce NOx emissions and fuel use by […]February 4, 2013BusinessMeritor celebrates 10 millionth trailer axleMeritor is celebrating its 10 millionth trailer axle made in North America at its Frankfort, Ky. manufacturing facility. “This is an important milestone that underscores Meritor’s long heritage of providing innovative, market-leading products,” said Pedro Ferro, vice president and president, Aftermarket & Trailer. “Our experience in designing and manufacturing trailer components puts us at the […]February 4, 2013BusinessWabash to acquire assets of tank trailer manufacturer BeallWabash National Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the tank and trailer business of Beall Corporation, a Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer of aluminum tank trailers and related equipment, for approximately $15 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2013. “This […]January 25, 2013Previous PagePage 85 of 151Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
