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Caterpillar launches new cell phone

Caterpillar's S50c is built to U.S. military standards, features push-to-talk connectivity and operates on the Verizon 4G network.

January 18, 2016

Caterpillar’s S50c cellphone operates on the Verizon 4G network, offers push-to-talk connectivity and meets U.S. military standards.

Daimler Trucks heading back to Iran

After a 6-year absence, Daimler Trucks announced Monday that following recently lifted sanctions the company is returning to Iran to produce and sell trucks.

January 18, 2016

Daimler Trucks announced Monday that it’s heading back to Iran to produce Mercedez-Benz trucks and distribute its popular Mitsubishi FUSO trucks.

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Uniroyal launches commercial truck tire line

Uniroyal's new line of commercial truck tires are designed for affordability and a wide range of applications.

January 17, 2016

Uniroyal is now offering a line of commercial truck tires designed for a wide range of applications. Pictured here is the RD30, a regional and long-haul tire.

CNG stations and trucks expanding in Colorado

Grant money from the Federal Highway Administration has added hundreds of CNG trucks to Colorado's highways and over a dozen public CNG stations to support them.

January 17, 2016

Colorado Energy Office’s ALT Fuel program is expected to triple the amount of CNG stations in the state by 2017.

Sheriff’s fiery media post leads to recovery of stolen trucks

A sheriff's angry Facebook post Friday led to the recovery of stolen landscape trucks.

January 17, 2016

These stolen landscape trucks were recovered about four hours after a Georgia sheriff’s angry Facebook post.

DownEaster launches ‘one-size-fits-all’ dump body

DownEaster Manufacturing has released a new dump body, the company says is a one-size-fits all. Three new sizes, all 96-inches wide, now offered in lengths of 9’-3”, 10’ and 11’-3”, will fit all manufacturer chassis lengths and track widths, regardless of brand, the company says. The 9 feet and 11 feet versions will only be offered […]

January 16, 2016

CNG selling at 39 cents per gallon

Though grandpa may not recall fuel selling at 39 cents per gallon, it's a welcomed change for some lucky drivers in Moore, Okla.

January 15, 2016

CNG prices have been dropping across the country following the renewal of a federal alternative fuel tax credit.

GM says Ford blew it with aluminum F-150

GM says better business sense propelled the automaker past Ford's 2015 truck sales.

January 14, 2016

GM says better business planning enabled it to leave Ford behind in truck sales for 2015.

Oops! Titan Warrior’s reveal fail proves memorable

Titan Warrior was well-received, but it's veil wasn't during this week's Detroit Auto Show.

January 14, 2016

Titan Warrior won a tug of war contest–at least briefly–with a stage hand this week at the Detroit Auto Show. The truck’s reveal cover is shown here stuck on the corner of the truck bed.

Jeep announces pickup for 2018

Jeep confirmed this week at the Detroit Auto Show that its storied lineup will once again include a pickup.

January 13, 2016

Jeep broke their silence this week at the Detroit Auto Show and announced that the company will be producing a pickup based on the next generation Wrangler. Pictured above is a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that’s been converted to a pickup using Jeep’s JK-8 body conversion kit.

Big rigs race on dirt Down Under

Big rig dirt track racing may take off at a track in New Zealand, but the sport has more or less run its course in the U.S.

January 12, 2016

Big rigs took to a dirt track over the weekend in New Zealand, stirring up some fun for race fans. The sport has had mixed receptions in the U.S. over the past 40 years.

Thieves targeting trucks for catalytic converters

The higher ground clearance under most trucks invites thieves to slide under, steal and cash-in on the pricey exhaust filters at metal recycling yards.

January 12, 2016

Catalytic converters are more frequently stolen from trucks than any other vehicles. Steps can be taken to prevent it. Pictured above is a catalytic converter alarm system from Cat Strap.

Mack employee retiring after nearly 60 years

Don Schumaker defines company loyalty. After working for nearly 60 years for Mack Trucks, he's decided to call it quits--sort of.

January 11, 2016

After nearly 60 years of service to Mack Trucks, Don Schumaker says he’s ready to retire. Here he’s pictured in his final role as Mack Museum curator emeritus. Behind him is Evel Knievel’s 1974 Mack FS786LST.

Titan XD’s big brother Titan Warrior debuts in Detroit

While Nissan's Titan Warrior concept pickup is larger and more performance driven than the Titan XD, its larger goal is to show just how committed Nissan is to gaining more traction in the competitive pickup market.

January 11, 2016

Nissan’s Titan Warrior concept pickup, big brother to the Titan XD, turned heads today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

New Doosan generators are quieter, more fuel-efficient

Customer suggestions motivated engineers at Doosan Portable Power to create three new generators that are more fuel efficient, quieter and have longer run times.

January 8, 2016

Doosan Portable Power’s latest generators, based on customer input, offer improved fuel efficiency, quieter operation and extended run times.

Bi-fuel conversions approved for heavy duty Ford, GM engines

Alliance Autogas reports that the EPA has granted them multiple certifications allowing them to convert heavy duty Ford and GM engines to autogas.

January 8, 2016

Alliance Autogas reports receiving multiple heavy duty engine certifications from the EPA for Ford and GM autogas conversions.

High-tech program identifies overweight trucks

State legislators in Indiana may enact a new ticketing procedure following the results of a high-tech pilot program that will identify overweight trucks on Interstate 94.

January 7, 2016

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Mack approves renewable diesel

Mack Trucks approved the use of renewable diesel today citing benefits to the environment as well improved performance characteristics compared to other alternative fuels.

January 7, 2016

Mack Trucks announced today that they’ve approved renewable diesel for use in all of their diesel engines.

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