Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksKenworth announces certified, pre-owned truck programKenworth announced the introduction of its Certified Pre-Owned Program recently at the Used Truck Association (UTA) Annual Convention. Exclusive to Kenworth dealers and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers, the new program enables customers to purchase quality, pre-owned and certified Kenworth Class 8 trucks in the United States and Canada.  Qualifying Kenworth trucks are late model […]November 16, 2016ProductsStemco introduces new line of Lunar air disc brakesStemco announced the release of their Lunar line of air disc brakes. Lunar products complement Stemco’s brake products including brake drums, friction components and automatic brake adjusters. The air disc brake product line includes two conventional air disc brake pads. Lunar is a high quality aftermarket air disc pad made to fit form and function […]November 15, 2016TrucksFord will approve new Shell Rotella CK-4 oil, but not FA-4Shell Rotella announced today that its new American Petroleum Institute (API) CK-4 motor oil formulations, which will be licensed on Dec. 1, will soon be approved by Ford. Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1, which also goes into effect on Dec. 1, recommends that all diesel engine oils meet this specification prior to being used in […]November 14, 2016TrucksampCNG deal with US Foods will bring new station to TexasampCNG, a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure and fueling solutions for the heavy-duty commercial trucking industry, today announced a fueling and station agreement with US Foods, one of the nation’s largest foodservice distributors. Under the deal, ampCNG will build a public-access fueling station in Buda, Texas to serve US Foods, the station’s anchor […]November 10, 2016HomeBYD, Wayne Engineering unveil electric refuse truckBYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, and Wayne Engineering today announced the launch of a new fully-electric refuse truck for use in cities across the country. BYD reports that private haulers and municipal fleets can benefit from zero tailpipe emissions and greatly reduced noise pollution. Operating costs are substantially less since the trucks require […]November 9, 2016TrucksHess unveils 2016 Toy Truck and DragsterWith the holidays fast approaching, Hess has unveiled its 2016 Toy Truck and Dragster. The dragster, the largest race car ever produced by Hess, rests on the flatbed. Over 50 lights and various sounds on the truck and dragster add to the fun. The truck’s lower body is painted in that familiar Hess green hue, […]November 9, 2016HomePennDOT plow trucks get tracking devicesThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has added automatic vehicle location (AVL) to all of the plow trucks it owns and rents to be used this winter, making them viewable on the agency’s www.511PA.com site. The unit in each vehicle sends a cellular signal through the system indicating a truck’s location and its activity. PennDOT’s […]November 9, 2016TrucksCaltrans seeking truck survey participants for transportation planningCaltrans is calling on state freight operators to participate in the Caltrans Truck Survey in an effort to collect data on physical and operational characteristics of commercial vehicles operating in the state. The data collected will help Caltrans plan and develop projects to improve freight movement in California. “This data is vital for identifying projects, […]November 9, 2016ProductsAir Lift introduces LoadLifter 7500XLAir Lift’s new LoadLifter 7500XL is designed to deliver an improved ride while taking on heavy loads. The LoadLifter 7500XL provides up to 7,500 pounds of load-leveling capacity through 7-inch double-convoluted bellows air springs which provide more air volume than the LoadLifter 5000 line. The end result is improved ride quality while loaded or unloaded, […]November 8, 2016TrucksTRP launches line of lubricants for trucks, busesTRP is now offering a full line of lubricants for all makes of trucks and buses. Available in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, TRP Engine Oil, TRP Synthetic Transmission Oil and TRP Synthetic Gear Oil are the newest additions to the TRP global catalog of over 110,000 parts. “Providing industry professionals with products they […]November 7, 2016Previous PagePage 96 of 145Next PageTop StoriesMergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Marten's intermodal businessMarten Intermodal acquisition will increase Hub Group's refrigerated container count by 1,200 units, more than doubling the company's temp-controlled capacity.BusinessSchneider's business is booming at the borderEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
