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Parker Chelsea releases 899 Series power take-off

Parker Chelsea’s 899 Series power take-off is designed to make PTO and pump installation easier and more reliable on oil field exploration and maintenance trucks. The 899 Series features six speed ratios and eight output types and is a constant mesh shifter, making it an option for variable displacement piston pump applications. The 899 Series […]

March 9, 2012

Knaack updates Weather Guard Van Solutions lineup

At last week’s NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Knaack introduced its latest Weather Guard Van Solutions, which include bulkheads and shelving, accessories and specialty and secure storage, along with enhanced organization and quick-installation features. Weather Guard Rapid Mount Shelving now has deeper fully-hemmed 16-inch shelves to fit large tool cases and boxes, as well […]

March 9, 2012

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Brochure highlights Parker Hannifin’s Racor oil purification system

Parker Hannifin’s Racor Division has released a brochure about the Racor Absolute Series designed to assist system performance and reliability by purifying oils in engine, transmission and hydraulic systems. Beyond the filtration of solid particles, the Absolute Series is designed to extend full flow filter life as well as reduce maintenance by maximizing water absorption […]

March 9, 2012

Buy a tool storage unit, get free impact wrenches

For a limited time, when you order any of the Snap-on 76-inch or 84-inch Epiq tool storage units with a PowerBank in the new clear coat color Sierra Ice, you will receive free Snap-on custom color-matched MG325 and MG725 impact wrenches. The offer ends March 31, so hurry if you want to take advantage of […]

March 9, 2012

Utility announces new dealer location in Queretaro, Mexico

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the opening of a new dealer location in Queretaro, Mexico. Utility Trailers de Mexico, S.A. DE C.V. was founded in 1993 by Gabriel Garcia Diaz and provides new and used Utility trailers as well as aftermarket parts and service to Mexico’s trucking industry. The dealership currently has locations in Mexico […]

March 9, 2012

EPA’s cost analysis of 2004-2010 emissions mandates questioned

The National Automobile Dealers Association and American Truck Dealers on Thursday, March 8, released a report that calls into question the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s cost analysis of emissions control requirements for model year 2004-2010 commercial trucks. The mandates resulted in substantially higher prices for commercial vehicles, depressed sales and delayed the environmental benefits that […]

March 8, 2012

CARB allows Navistar to continue engine sales in California

The California Air Resources Board has granted Navistar International Corp. permission to continue to sell new heavy-duty truck engines in the state as long as the Warrenville, Ill.-based company still has enough credits to offset their engines’ noncompliance with federal emissions standards. CARB previously had notified Navistar that the company’s emissions credits for the MaxxForce […]

March 8, 2012

CARB offers new financing option for leasing trucks

The California Air Resources Board now is offering a lease-to-own financing opportunity designed to encourage small business owners to replace their older diesel trucks with new equipment. The objective of this program is to encourage early compliance withC ARB’s on-road diesel vehicle and tractor-trailer greenhouse gas regulations. “This is a program that benefits small fleets […]

March 8, 2012

EPA certifies Aeolus trailer tire

Alliance Tire Americas on Thursday, March 8, announced that the Aeolus HN808 premium line haul trailer tire has been verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to meet the agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership criteria, which sets strict criteria for tires’ rolling resistance. The company says the Aeolus HN808 was approved under a new, more stringent […]

March 8, 2012

Senate leaders agree on federal highway bill

Senate Democratic and Republican leaders this week announced agreement on a $109 billion federal highway bill, clearing the way for a vote. The Senate on Thursday, March 8, began considering amendments, and action is likely to continue into next week. After passage, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (R-Nev.) planned to send the bill to the […]

March 8, 2012

YRC Worldwide selling interest in Shanghai Jiayu Logistics

YRC Worldwide Inc. on Thursday, March 8, announced it has agreed to sell its interest in Shanghai Jiayu Logistics Co. Ltd. to its 35-percent joint venture partner. The completion of the transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to Chinese regulatory approval and expected to close in the second quarter. “This is another […]

March 8, 2012

Alcoa becomes ATA allied member

The American Trucking Associations on Thursday, March 8, welcomed Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products as the federation’s newest allied member. “We need active and engaged companies to help overcome the challenges facing the trucking industry today,” says Bill Graves, ATA president and chief executive officer. “When industry leaders like Alcoa step up, it only makes […]

March 8, 2012

AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium set for April 12-13

Top executives from private fleet, truck leasing, truckload carrier and transportation supply chain companies in North America will explore global transportation industry trends and share best practices at the AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium, set for April 12-13 in Orlando, Fla. This year’s event gathers industry experts for discussions on key issues facing many aspects of […]

March 8, 2012

Livas named NTEA president

Frank Livas, president of Brake & Clutch Inc. of Salem, Mass., was installed as the 48th president of the NTEA. Livas accepted the gavel from immediate past president Steven Sill, president of Aspen Equipment Co. of Bloomington, Minn., in Indianapolis at the President’s Breakfast and NTEA Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with The Work Truck […]

March 8, 2012

NASSTRAC names 2012 Carrier Of The Year Award recipients

NASSTRAC announced the recipients of its 2012 Carrier of the Year program, an annual program that recognizes transportation providers on a quantitative scale in five customer service, operational excellence, pricing, business relationship, leadership and technology. This year, a record number of NASSTRAC regular members who are qualified buyers of transportation services graded carriers they use […]

March 8, 2012

Salem NationaLease rep takes top sales honors

Truck leasing organization NationaLease announced the winners of its 2011 Masters Club Award competition. The award recognizes excellence among sales representatives in the NationaLease system during 2011 and is based on a competitive point system with credits given for each piece of equipment the salesperson signs the previous year. This year, Lacy Teague of Salem […]

March 8, 2012

Love’s donates $25,000 to Red Cross for tornado relief in Indiana, Kentucky

Love’s Travel Stops announced it will donate $25,000 to the American Red Cross’ regional chapter in Louisville, Ky., to help communities in the Southern Indiana and Kentucky areas struck by tornados on March 2. Several of Love’s own employees in Memphis, Ind., were affected by the severe storm damage, losing their homes and property. Since […]

March 8, 2012

AccellosOne 3PL for Microsoft Dynamics unveiled

Accellos Inc., a provider of supply chain execution software solutions, announced that it is building on its solutions for third-party logistics providers by unveiling AccellosOne 3PL for Microsoft Dynamics. AccellosOne 3PL for Microsoft Dynamics is designed to complement Microsoft’s strong financial capabilities by automating the key functions that drive success for a 3PL: • Strong […]

March 8, 2012

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