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August Ram Truck/Van Sales Best In A Decade
ProMaster Vans And Ram Trucks Drive Healthy August Sales Ram pickups and ProMaster  sales were as hot as the August weather according to Chrysler Group LLC, which today reported U.S. sales of 198,379 units, a 20 percent increase compared with sales in August 2013 (165,552 units), and the groupâs best August sales since 2002. The [âŚ]
September 3, 2014
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Recycling fleet moves to natural gas with engine conversion kits
With the goal to convert its entire fleet to operate on natural gas, TFC Recycling has placed an initial order for diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits for its 12-liter Mack E7 engines.
September 3, 2014
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Minimizer celebrating 30 years with $30k giveaway
Minimizer is giving away $30,000 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, which is this year, the fender manufacturer announced Aug. 21 at the Great American Trucking Show. The company is giving away $15,000 to an owner-operator and $15,000 to a fleet, and the winners will be named at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March in a [âŚ]
September 3, 2014
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Tracking Where Our Road Tax Dollars Go
States that collect the most tolls, taxes, and fines also divert more from highway spending The 15 states that run the most speed traps and collect the most road-user fees also rank as the least fiscally responsible when it comes to transportation spending, according to a study released by the National Motorists Association (NMA). The motoristsâ rights [âŚ]
August 27, 2014
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Liquidation of electrical contracting giant begins; auction co. still rounding up fleet
The liquidation of assets owned by bankrupt electrical contractor Truland Systems is under way with the first online auction of trucks, trailers, vans, bucket trucks and other vehicles.
August 27, 2014
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Road Test: A week behind the wheel of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Road Tested 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Crew Cab 4Ă4 SLT; a V-6 1/2-ton that delivers big Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregonâs Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500âs engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing [âŚ]
August 22, 2014
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What will Phase II greenhouse gas standards mean for work trucks?
Easier said than done: Truck, engine and body makers, along with buyers and operators, are strongly encouraging government regulators to consider real-world operating factors in the development of the next round of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards.
August 22, 2014
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Driller puts bi-fuel F-250s to work in Colorado play
A day in the life of a bi-fuel pickup truck in Noble Energyâs fleet includes getting around in the resource-rich Denver-Julesburg Basin, east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado â putting about 1,800 miles a month on the hard working truck. Noble Energyâs fleet of over 100 natural gas trucks comprises roughly 10 per cent of its [âŚ]
August 22, 2014
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Polaris GEM Utility ATV Ideal For Specialty Jobs
GEM Extends Utility ATV Offerings; Polaris M1400, electric eM 1400 LSV now available through nationwide dealer network Polaris is well-know in ATV circles for  their high-performance side-by-sides. But they also have another arm called GEM that offers transport and light utility vehicles ideal for landscaping and speciality applications. The latest GEM is the new PolarisÂŽÂ M1400â˘Â gas-powered  and the GEM eMâ˘1400 LSV street-legal electric utility vehicle. The [âŚ]
August 21, 2014
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Natgas motor fuel sales in Texas come in at 2x estimates
Sales of natural gas motor fuel are surging in Texas. âNatural gas vehicles are becoming mainstream faster than expected,â says Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter. âAnd thereâs plenty of room for growth.â
August 21, 2014
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EPA Certifies Westport WiNG Power System Ford E-450 and F-450/550/650/59
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified the model year 2015 Ford E-450 and F-450, F-550, F-650 and F-59 featuring the Westport WiNG Power System, Westport reports. All the vehicles are certified for the 6.8L V10 engine.
August 21, 2014
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New Engine-Driven Welders Bring Big Power To Service Trucks
Lincoln Electricâs Vantage 600-Series Welder/Generator Ideal For Jobsite Work Designed for heavy industrial applications such as mining, general construction and pipe welding, Lincoln Electricâs new Vantage 600-series engine-driven welders are engineered to handle a variety of processes: Stick welding TIG welding MIG welding Flux-cored wire welding Arc gouging The Vantage and Air Vantage series have [âŚ]
August 20, 2014
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Yamaha Viking VI Has Build-Your-Own Website
Contractors can spec-out their Yamaha Viking VI side-by-side before purchasing Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has launched a new Viking VI âBuild Your Ownâ (BYO) site providing customers the opportunity to personalize and accessorize their six-passenger Vikings online. Yamaha currently has more than fifty accessories for the Viking VI, which is the only true six-person side-by-side (SxS) vehicle [âŚ]
August 19, 2014
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International offering fuel-efficiency package on work trucks
Navistar, Inc. said Monday that it will offer the Allison Transmission FuelSense fuel-efficiency package on its medium-duty and vocational International truck models. FuelSense, available in Allisonâs 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions, automatically adapts shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, without sacrificing performance. Allisonâs internal testing shows FuelSense [âŚ]
August 18, 2014
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Kenworth adds NatGas engine to T880
Kenworth says it will add an optional factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G 400hp natural gas engine to its T880 vocational truck. Generating 14,500 ft/lbs or torque, the engine is available with a manual, automatic or Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission. Kenworth says the natural gas option for the T880 is well-suited for dump, mixers, refuse and pickup  and [âŚ]
August 15, 2014
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Chevron details new strategies for avoiding turbocharger failure
OEMs are striving continuously to make turbochargers more durable and reliable. But the inescapable truth is that turbos perform a tough job in a hellish environment. Itâs a testament to modern engineering that they perform as well as they do.
August 14, 2014
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WORK TRUCKS WHOOP*SS: NYFD to the rescue
Video walk-around: Among the tools, equipment and boats purchased by the New York City Fire Department because of Superstorm Sandy is this high-axle 2.5-ton International that can function in 53-inch-deep water.
August 14, 2014
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Time Warner Cable teams with DOE to âGo Green,â reduce fleet costs
Time Warner Cable is joining a partnership administered by the U.S. Department of Energy to further reduce petroleum use and increase efficiencies within its fleet of more than 20,000 service trucks and vehicles â one of the largest private sector fleets in the country.
August 7, 2014
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