Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalNew drive axle retread from MichelinMichelin Retread Technologies Monday announced the launch of the Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. According to our sister site, Truck Parts & Service, Michelin says its next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS […]September 17, 2013TrucksNavistar confirms ISB-equipped DuraStar 4300 in productionOur sister site, CCJ, has confirmed that Navistar has completed the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine. A Navistar spokesperson confirmed to CCJ’s Jack Roberts that these units – known as “Q” (Quality) builds – were built in Escobedo, Mexico and will be used to validate […]September 13, 2013HomeCNG finding foothold in municipalitiesAs the first refuse truck maker to adopt the Cummins Westport CNG engine, Autocar is bringing energy independence, economic vitality and environmental consciousness to local waste hauling across North America. Its CNG trucks slash budgets and emissions alike, with annual fuel savings of at least$10,000 for each truck. This summer, the City of Sacramento, Calif. purchased 11 new Autocar CNG refuse trucks, […]September 11, 2013Class 3-6Shelving systems, partitions and accessories for the new Ram ProMasterMasterack, a division of Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products, has released interior shelving systems, partitions and accessories for the new Ram ProMaster cargo van. Shelving systems for the ProMaster include steel racks and bins packages for each of the vehicles’ various wheelbase and roof height configurations. Upgrades from base shelving packages are available with […]August 28, 2013Class 3-6Ford rolls out ‘billboard on wheels’ program for fleetsEntrepreneurs and businesses that want to develop the ultimate “billboard on wheels” now have access to Ford’s redesigned custom vehicle graphics site. Ford says improvements to the Ford Commercial Graphics tool have made the process of creating, ordering and purchasing vehicle wraps simpler, and the tool’s cleaner interface, ability to better customize images visually and […]August 28, 2013VocationalKenworth trucks serve as oil rig transformersThe modern day gold rush is deep in the ground – more than a mile down for oil and natural gas. It’s an energy bonanza for companies like Dynamic Heavy Haul, out of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, which moves temporary housing, platforms and oil rigs in a 200-mile radius of Swift Current. The company also handles […]August 26, 2013TrucksKenworth delivers first 400 hp ISX12 G truckKenworth celebrated the production and delivery of its first full-production truck powered by the new 400-hp Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine during a special roll-out ceremony at the Kenworth assembly plant in Renton, Wash. Kenworth’s initial 400-hp ISX12 G engine went into a Kenworth T800 Extended Day Cab. The truck’s keys and a […]August 21, 2013VocationalNGVi’s Thomason to appear on radio showNatural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) announces Leo Thomason, co-founder and executive director, will appear on the Dave Nemo Radio Show on Sirius radio channel 128 at 7 a.m. PST on Aug. 16, 2013. Known world-wide as an expert in natural gas fueling and vehicle technology, Thomason has been invited to continue the conversation about natural […]August 19, 2013Class 3-6New shelving package for Ram ProMasterRanger Design says it has released the first-to-market availability of customized shelving packages for the new 2014 Ram ProMaster full-size cargo van. A number of packages are available, including contractor, service, electrical and delivery configurations. Ranger says all Ram ProMaster shelving design packages are eligible for the company’s Quickship program that guarantees shipping anywhere within […]August 16, 2013VocationalGoodyear brings ‘Total Solution’ to GATSFleets and owner-operators will get a first-hand look at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Total Package Solution of industry-leading products, services, and profitability tools at this month’s Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas, Texas. Goodyear says its GATS booth (#19099) will showcase the Total Package Solution, which is designed “to help trucking operations […]August 16, 2013Previous PagePage 143 of 145Next PageTop StoriesAutonomousRail companies wary of trucking's adoption of autonomous trucksUnion Pacific and Norfolk Southern argue their merger is vital to survive the "intensifying" threat of driverless trucks and autonomous vehicle technology.AutonomousAurora, Detmar Logistics partner for autonomous frac sand haulingCCJ Top 250Holiday spirits: Averitt adding tanker operation for bourbon clientsEconomic trendsGradual recovery ahead, but full rebound remains elusiveSafety & ComplianceMarijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency says
