Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessIsuzu-based food trucks debut this fallIsuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., announced today that nine Isuzu NRR diesel cab chassis outfitted as food trucks by Mobi Munch, Inc., have been placed into service on college campuses throughout the United States. Now operating its three brands on nine purchased and customized Isuzu NRR medium-duty trucks, Mobi Munch will be launching new […]November 27, 2012BusinessRyder’s Perry to speak at ATA natural gas summitRyder System announced that Scott Perry, Vice President of Supply Management for Fleet Management Solutions, will be a featured speaker at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking. The Summit, which is scheduled to take place Nov. 28-30 in Arlington, Va., will explore all facets of natural gas use in trucking, […]November 23, 2012BusinessVolvo donates $100,000 to Sandy clean-up effortsThe Volvo Group will contribute $100,000 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross, the City of New York, and the City of Allentown, PA. “With several major facilities and thousands of employees in regions affected by the storm, we’re keenly aware of the lingering effects of this disaster,” said […]November 23, 2012BusinessWestern Star road-trips to highlight fuel efficiencyWestern Star Truck’s 4900SB model with fuel efficient (FE) package is now touring dealerships across the United States. Scheduled for the remainder of the year and throughout 2013, the tour will highlight the fuel efficient features of the Western Star® 4900SB FE truck. Equipped with the DetroitTM DD15 engine, the 4900SB FE combines aerodynamic features […]November 23, 2012BusinessWallwork Kenworth moves to support oil field operationsWallwork Kenworth has opened a new parts and service facility in Dickinson, N.D., to serve oilfield and local agricultural businesses. A member of the Kenworth dealer network of more than 330 locations in the United States and Canada, the 10,000 square-foot Wallwork Kenworth facility is located at 4741 West Villard St. near U.S. Highway 10. […]November 23, 2012BusinessMack-U.S. Forest Service promote truck-driving careersRecognizing that cultivating a strong pipeline of qualified drivers is vital to the future success of the trucking industry, Mack Trucks partnered with the U.S. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (JCCCC) to offer a ride-along opportunity for a Job Corps student. Kandy Kilbreth, 24, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., rode along in a Mack […]November 20, 2012BusinessHendrickson launches next-generation steer axleHendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced the launch of their innovative Steertek NXT axle at Blue Bird and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC). STEERTEK NXT will serve as the standard front axle for Blue Bird Type C and D school buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis motor home chassis. STEERTEK NXT is the next generation of […]November 20, 2012BusinessRyder garners third straight Newsweek Green rankingFor the third consecutive year, Newsweek’s annual Green Rankings has recognized Ryder System as one of the top green companies in the U.S. Ryder ranked fourth among the U.S. Transportation and Logistics industry sector in this year’s rankings, moving up one spot from fifth place last year. Ryder maintained its overall position of No. 111 […]November 20, 2012BusinessWestern Star updates Body Builder BookWestern Star Truck has announced updates to its Body Builder book. Version 2.1 of Western Star’s guide features the availability of two- and three-dimensional generic truck model layout drawings and includes a downloadable comprehensive power take-off (PTO) compatibility section. The latest updates to Western Star’s Body Builder book continue to help equipment manufacturers easily troubleshoot […]November 16, 2012BusinessFirst Cummins-powered ProStar+ rolls off the assembly lineNavistar International Corporation announced today that the first International ProStar+ Class 8 on-highway tractor equipped with the Cummins ISX15 and SCR-based Cummins Emission Solutions aftertreatment system rolled off the production line this week at the company’s Escobedo, Mexico plant. “This is a great accomplishment for Navistar and an important milestone as we bring our first […]November 16, 2012Previous PagePage 94 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.
