Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessNew Yokohama wide base tire earns SmartWay verificationYokohama Tire Corporation says its new TY517 commercial tire has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay list of verified technologies. Yokohama, which now has nine products recognized as SmartWay “low rolling resistance tires,” will debut the TY517 in booth 14124 at the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 21-23 at the Kentucky Expo […]January 24, 2013BusinessKenworth to show natural gas mixers at 2013 World of ConcreteKenworth’s newest engine offering and latest vocational product line for ready mix operators and construction businesses will be on display at the World of Concrete Show Feb. 4-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Kenworth’s World of Concrete booth (C5602) features a lineup of five Kenworth mixer trucks, including two natural gas vehicles. The new […]January 24, 2013BusinessChevron names 2012 Million Miler ClubChevron Products Company has unveiled the eight drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in December 2012. Established in 1992, the Chevron Delo sponsored program is one of the most prestigious honors in the trucking industry. The Red Eye Radio Million Mile Club honors truck […]January 23, 2013BusinessKenworth offers extended Class 8 warranty programKenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial are offering an Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through PACCAR Financial. Under the program, which is good through March 31, 2014, Kenworth customers may receive a 3-year / 300,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing PACCAR Financial to finance […]January 23, 2013BusinessTri-State Truck Center gets nod as Mack Distributor of the YearMack Trucks today announced that Tri-State Truck Center, Inc. of Memphis, Tenn. is its 2012 North American Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the top-performing distributors within Mack’s North American dealer network based on sales, facilities, service, general management, customer satisfaction, parts, personnel and community service. Mack says Tri-State Truck Center has a […]January 23, 2013BusinessBendix 2013 Brake Training School schedule announcedBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake have announced the 2013 schedule for its Bendix Brake Training School, continuing its efforts to support and educate both new and experienced technicians. Bendix opens this year’s training school on Tuesday, March 5, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The schedule offers classes into November, with a […]January 23, 2013BusinessThermo King offers TracKing rebateThermo King, has announced a rebate program which may entitle customers to a rebate of up to $500 if those customers combine the company’s premier maintenance program, Thermo Gard Assurance, with the TracKing Telematics system. Thermo King says implementing both services for a new trailer unit allows fleets to combine the synergies of a customized […]January 23, 2013BusinessVolvo seeking safe fleetsVolvo Trucks is searching for the safest fleets in North America to recognize them with the annual Volvo Trucks Safety Award. For the fifth consecutive year, two fleets with the safest driving records and top safety programs will receive $25,000 to be used toward their safety-related activities. Volvo Trucks will again join Michelin in sponsoring […]January 23, 2013BusinessAllison Transmission unveils 5th generation electronic transmission controlsAllison Transmission has introduced its 5th Generation Electronic Controls, which the company says emphasize enhanced fuel economy. This latest generation of electronic controls includes upgraded Transmission Control Module (TCM) hardware and software and a new integral inclinometer, among many other features, which Allison says will deliver enhanced fuel economy and vehicle performance with easy OEM […]January 22, 2013BusinessPalfinger deepens Ohio roots with facility purchasePalfinger says it officially extended its roots in Ohio by purchasing the property and building of Tiffin Loader Crane in Tiffin, Ohio, on December 27, 2012. Tiffin Loader Crane began selling and installing knuckle boom cranes in 1985. Since that time, Palfinger says Tiffin has become a world class installation and distribution center and a […]January 22, 2013Previous PagePage 86 of 151Next PageTop StoriesBusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleUSA Truck didn't match new owner's asset-light business model.BusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failureBusiness'Shocking' Montgomery Transport closure 'like losing family'
