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Class 8 orders jump 51 percent in January, medium-duty spike too
In what ACT Research called a “high-side surprise,” Class 8 orders in January rose 51 percent from the same month in 2013 and were up 9 percent from the month prior. Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst, tempered the news, however, by noting that Class 8 retail sales dropped sharply in January from December […]
February 27, 2014
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Road builder takes ’49 Hudson cross-country to showcase nation’s ‘dire’ road conditions
In a project — and a 1949 Hudson — aptly dubbed “Dire States”, fifth-generation road builder Dan McNichol piloted his rusty antique on a cross-country trip in an attempt to draw attention to the country’s ailing roads and try to bolster support for channeling more federal funds to rebuilding U.S. highways.
February 27, 2014
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Truckers at Port of Vancouver strike due to wait times, other issues
Owner-operators serving the Port Metro Vancouver in Canada halted work Wednesday, Feb. 26, and many formed a blockade by parking their trucks, according to reports. Between 1,200 and 1,400 drivers took part in the strike.
February 27, 2014
Business
Obama outlines $300 billion, 4-year infrastructure plan
Calling for bipartisan support of transportation infrastructure investment, President Obama on Wednesday proposed a 4-year, $302 billion plan that would both shore-up the failing highway trust fund and increase federal spending — just one announcement in a busy day of reauthorization discussion and debate.
February 26, 2014
Business
Freightliner adds natural gas tractor to Team Run Smart lineup
Freightliner Trucks today delivered a Freightliner Cascadia 113 CNG tractor to Team Run Smart PRO Jimmy Nevarez. Nevarez will run the truck in southern California and blog about his experiences at www.TeamRunSmart.com. Nevarez was selected as a PRO by Freightliner Trucks last year, and has been providing tips to other professional drivers through Team Run […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Fender manufacturer Hogebuilt celebrates 70th anniversary, announces facility upgrade
In its 70th year of operation, Hogebuilt has announced it is relocating to a new facility in Goodlettsville, TN. “It is perfect timing for an upgrade to accommodate the increasing demand of our products,” said Kyle Denu, company President. The new 43,000 square foot location will allow for greater manufacturing efficiencies and have ample space […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Kenworth names 2013 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year
Truck Enterprises Hagerstown in Maryland was named Kenworth’s 2013 Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada during the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in the Seattle area. The award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that scores high in customer satisfaction and provides customers with the best parts and service […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Kenworth names TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year
Papé Kenworth was named Kenworth’s 2013 TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada during the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in the Seattle area. The award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that provides the best support for TRP parts and service among the more than 345 Kenworth locations in the […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Meritor honors quality achievements in North America and Europe
Meritor is presenting facilities in North America and Europe with chairman, gold and silver 2013 Quality Achievement Awards for efforts which increased product and manufacturing quality. “Quality is a top priority for our customers, our company and our employees globally,” said Joe ElBehairy, vice president, Engineering, Quality and Product Strategy. “We want to recognize the […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Kenworth names Kansas City outlet 2013 PACCAR Engine Dealer of the Year
MHC Kenworth – Kansas City was named Kenworth’s 2013 PACCAR Engine Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada during the Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in the Seattle area. The award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that effectively communicated the PACCAR MX-13 engine’s many benefits and ably assisted customers in specifying the engine […]
February 26, 2014
Business
TireStamp boosts intelligent TPMS alert capabilities
TireStamp has added a unique and higher level of intelligence to each of its TireVigil TPMS products. This new concept, branded as INTELLAlerting, provides superior visibility of tire problems when they are occurring as well as when they are being corrected. It sends tire alerts only to personnel who can actually take action based on […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Prime Inc.’s Don Lacy retiring April 1 after 50 years in trucking
Don Lacy, longtime director of safety for Prime Inc., will retire from the company April 1, Prime announced Feb. 26. Lacy has been with the company 25 years and became director of safety in 1996. He has worked in the trucking industry for 50 years. Prime says he has spearheaded several safety and communications initiatives […]
February 26, 2014
Business
Trailer orders see 28% growth, used truck prices hit record in January
Trailer orders in January grew 28 percent from the same month last year, according to numbers released this week by ACT Research, who also released data saying the average selling price of a Class 8 truck in January set a record at $44,000.
February 26, 2014
Business
Congress eyes extending hours regs waivers for propane haulers
Congress is considering a bill to extend current hours-of-service waivers for propane and other home heating truckers until May 31. On Feb. 25, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) introduced the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act or H.R. 4076, which has nine co-sponsors.
February 26, 2014
Business
Penske Used Trucks opens Torrance, Ca. location
Penske Used Trucks today announced it has opened a commercial truck dealership in Torrance, Calif., where it will sell used light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and related equipment. The used truck dealership is located at 20425 S. Hamilton Ave. and sits on nearly 5 acres. For local sales inquiries call 1-855-624-2272. The center is […]
February 25, 2014
Business
Pilot wants remaining lawsuits consolidated, cases moved to Tennessee court
A judicial panel will hear argument March 27 on a request by Pilot Flying J to consolidate seven of the remaining 17 fuel-rebate withholding lawsuits against the fuel provider and truck stop chain and transfer them to a federal court in East Tennessee, where Pilot is headquartered.
February 25, 2014
Business
Mobil Delvac named factory-fill engine oil for Freightliner, Western Star
ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, has announced that Daimler Trucks has chosen Mobil Delvac-branded heavy-duty diesel engine oils for factory-fill in its Freightliner- and Western Star-branded vehicles, including the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution model. Daimler will use Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil in nearly all Freightliner- and Western […]
February 25, 2014
Business
Continental Tire works to help homeless
Tech companies are not the only ones with buses rolling throughout San Francisco to serve a growing community. Nonprofit start-up Lava Mae is in the process of outfitting its first city-donated MUNI bus with showers and toilets to provide hygiene and dignity for the city’s homeless. The bus will hit the streets Spring 2014 thanks, […]
February 25, 2014
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