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Fun Trucks Friday: A police pass for delivery trucks; a flying ATV; a new El Camino?
Wouldnât business be much easier if commercial fleets got the same right-of-way that emergency vehicles do? In some enlightened parts of the world, they do. And in some parts of the world, they still make a cousin of the Chevy El Camino. Coming to America?
November 8, 2013
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Auto Truck Group opens new facility
Auto Truck Group has opened a new facility in Maple Shade, N.J. The 43,280-square-foot facility is Auto Truck Groupâs first facility and will have approximately two acres of on-site storage. Similar to Auto Truckâs other facilities, it will feature tools and equipment to support the design, manufacture and installation of truck equipment for a wide variety of [âŚ]
November 7, 2013
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National Truck Body Solutions launches new website
National Truck Body Solutions has launched a new website and customer portal at www.nationaltruckbody.com. Customers can navigate and view a range of new trucks including carriers, dump trucks, lube trucks, mechanic trucks, truck-mounted cranes, vacuum trucks, water trucks and wrecking and recovery trucks. âProfessional truck customers and fleet managers from coast to coast are increasingly relying on National [âŚ]
November 6, 2013
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Voice technology, sensors aid precise backing, object detection
The market for voice distance indicator (VDI) technology is anyone who has a fleet of vehicles, whose vehicles have blind spots, and whose vehicles have backing accidents because of blind spots or driver inattention â so thatâs about everyone.
November 6, 2013
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Hook-and-lift bodies make trucks a âtransformerâ
Denver truck customizer O.J. Watson recently teamed with Iowa-based component manufacturer SwapLoader U.S.A. to convert medium- to heavy-duty truck bodies into a true multi-purpose vehicle. A single vehicle with a single operator can be a dump truck in the morning, an aerial lift in the afternoon, and a container hauler in the evening with simple one-man conversions that take [âŚ]
November 6, 2013
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US Cargo Control adds to flatbed line
US Cargo Control continues its product expansion initiatives, with several new items to serve its customers in the flatbed trucking industry. Products added include heavy-duty polyester shock cord and coated bungee hooks for creating custom length bungee cords; additional lengths of rubber tarp straps; and multi-purpose EasyKlip grip clips and bungee balls, the company says. [âŚ]
November 4, 2013
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New mining, waste tire from Bridgestone
Bridgestone has released its rugged V-Steel Super Deep Rock premium radial tire designed for mining and waste operations. The 1* rating is designed for use on rock surfaces found in open pits and quarries, as well as paved surfaces; the 2* rating is suited for underground operations. The tire features an extra-deep tread that helps [âŚ]
November 1, 2013
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Utility companyâs challenge is keeping up with PM for 2,700 vehicles
Preventive maintenance (PM) is one of the most important keys to keeping trucks on the road. Regardless of the size of your fleet â or the class of your truck â scheduling maintenance can be tricky, especially when you oversee 2,000-plus pieces of various rolling stock. Tom Browne, Fleet Services Region Manager for Alabama Power [âŚ]
November 1, 2013
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Ram Truck celebrates âYear of the Farmerâ with $1 million gift to FFA
The Ram Truck brand celebrated its âYear of the Farmerâ initiative by presenting FFA with a $1 million donation Thursday. Ram pledged to donate up to $1 million to FFA for views of the âFarmerâ video on the Ram Truck brand website. The brand reached the 10-million-view milestone, equating to the $1 million donation, in less than a week.
October 31, 2013
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Volvo gives a boost to its regional haul truck
Volvo Trucks in North America says it is boosting fuel efficiency and payload capacity for regional haul carriers with the introduction of its Optimized Series, now available for order. The series includes eight models equipped with proven fuel- and weight-saving specs. As part of the Optimized Series, Volvo Trucks says it will offer a mid-roof [âŚ]
October 31, 2013
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Warner introduces new, more rigid service body
Warner Bodies introduced its Select II service body Tuesday, featuring the new FlushFinish door system. When closed, the doors are entirely flush with the body panels and donât overlap. Recessed doorjambs, polymer seals, water management systems and drains have all been redesigned for optimal performance, Warner says. Constructed of A60 galvannealed steel, the doors offer 50 percent [âŚ]
October 31, 2013
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âGame film,â coaching reduce P&D fleetâs accidents
Working with increasingly tight budgets, limited resources and added pressures to drive safely and efficiently, fleets large and small are turning to video technology and analytics to gain better insights and performance measurements on how to improve fleet operations.
October 31, 2013
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Used truck prices climb in construction sector
Demand for construction vehicles has kept pace with increased construction activity, leading to increased pricing for five-year-old and newer trucks.
October 30, 2013
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INFOGRAPHIC: NatGas vehicle market development
NGV Bridge has designed an infographic about the natural gas vehicle market.
October 30, 2013
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New Pete, Kenworth vocational trucks nearing production
Paccar said Tuesday the company would begin production of the Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt Model 567 next month. Both trucks are designed for the vocational market. Mark Pigott, Paccar chairman and chief executive officer, added Tuesday the company was in the final stages of the largest launch of new trucks and engines in the companyâs history. [âŚ]
October 30, 2013
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Got a flashy fleet?
Have you put a lot of time, effort, thought and money into making your fleet standout? Do you have some flashy graphics splashed on your trucks? Our sister site, CCJ is currently accepting submission for its annual Five Flashiest Fleets contest. The competition is open to all fleets operating equipment sized to vans and pickups and [âŚ]
October 30, 2013
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Have snowplow, will travel? Landscaper winter prep tips
With the change of seasons comes a change in equipment for professional landscapers. If your crews have been running the leaf-vacs for a few weeks, itâs certainly time to prep the snow-removal gear â even if that equipment is an investment made âjust in case.â
October 30, 2013
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Navistar issues recall over International fifth wheel issue
Navistar has issued a recall for 16,107 International trucks â  year model 2008-2013 LoneStar, ProStar and TranStar trucks â due to disoriented  air lines at the isolation/vent valve on the trucksâ electronic fifth wheel jaw release system, according to a recall notice from the company posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationâs website. The [âŚ]
October 29, 2013
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