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Rush Enterprises buys dealership group
Rush Enterprises, Inc. announced this morning that it has reached an agreement to purchase Chicago International Trucks, Indy Truck Sales, and Indiana Mack Leasing, LLC, along with the membership interests of Idealease of Chicago, LLC from CIT, Inc. According to our sister site, Successful Dealer, the acquisition includes International commercial truck dealerships and Idealease commercial vehicle rental […]
September 26, 2013
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Wild ride down memory lane
Most of us probably don’t recall a time where the primary decision when buying a work truck wasn’t “Chevy, Dodge or Ford?” Way back when, the question was “truck or horse?” In this throwback video you get to watch a 1920s Dodge get utterly abused on its way to an oilfield. The fact it survives […]
September 26, 2013
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Terex, Utility Fleet reach rental agreement
Vehicle mounted platform and digger derrick-maker Terex Utilities and dealer group Utility Fleet Sales & Rental have reached an agreement in which Utility Fleet will offer Terex products at its Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas locations. Bryan, Texas-based Utility Fleet says it has already begun adding new Terex Hi-Ranger bucket trucks and Commander digger […]
September 26, 2013
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SAF-Holland fifth wheel now an option on CAT trucks
Caterpillar has added SAF-Holland fifth wheels as an option its Class 8 line of trucks. The company’s FW35 models are now available for immediate on-line installation, and is backed by a six-year, 600,000-mile Performance Guarantee. “SAF-Holland is honored to have our flagship FW35 models available for online installation on Cat Trucks,” said Ron Froese, Director of […]
September 25, 2013
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Automatic transmissions gaining ground
With engines and transmissions sharing more data, Automated manual transmissions continue to make inroads in trucking, and AMTs now are being spec’d on a significant share of new trucks for reasons including fuel economy and easier driver training. The trend is likely to continue. Two types of automatic transmissions are available for heavy-duty trucks: Automated manual transmissions […]
September 25, 2013
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Ford hosting Electric Vehicle Twitter Q&A
Ford Motor company says it will host a question & answer session Tuesday, Sept. 24 with C-MAX engineer John Davis. The Twitter chat will begin at 2 p.m. EST. Find Ford on Twitter here.
September 23, 2013
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Work Truck registration opens soon
Online registration and housing opens in October for The Work Truck Show 2014 and the 50th Annual NTEA Convention, scheduled March 4-7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Educational sessions run March 4-6 and The Work Truck Show – North America’s largest gathering of Class 1-8 vocational trucks and equipment – runs March 5-7. […]
September 20, 2013
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Detroit launches AMT for DD13
Detroit Diesel Corporation announced Wednesday that the Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission is now available for Freightliner Cascadias equipped with the Detroit DD13 engine. “Because of the type of routes that they run, which often involve a lot of stop and go operations, our regional haul customers are seeking ways to extend fuel economy,” says […]
September 18, 2013
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New roll-off trailer from Galbreath
Galbreath has launched a new light-weight waste container trailer. The A5-200 Series Roll-off Trailer has a shorter overall length for greater maneuverability, and handles payloads from 33,000 to 39,000 pounds with ease, the company says. With container size capacity up to 26 feet, more materials can be transported per haul. The 200 Series Roll-off Trailer is available […]
September 18, 2013
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Cummins launching new in-line 6
Cummins Inc. announced Monday plans to roll out a new in-line six cylinder engine, available in 10.5- and 11.8-liter displacements. Dubbed The G Series, Cummins says the new line of diesel engines meets global market requirements and emissions standards. “The G Series global design approach is a vivid demonstration of how Cummins is transforming from a […]
September 17, 2013
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New drive axle retread from Michelin
Michelin Retread Technologies Monday announced the launch of the Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold retread designed for year-round drive axle traction, with optimized features for challenging winter conditions. According to our sister site, Truck Parts & Service, Michelin says its next generation of exceptional traction comes with a 10 percent improvement in tread life over the XDS […]
September 17, 2013
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Hamster-power steering
How easy is it to turn the wheel in Volvo’s newest generation heavy duty trucks? Pretty dang easy. In this video, Charlie the hamster pilots this FMX truck through some fairly rough terrain – with a little help from an actual human and a carrot. Volvo’s Dynamic Steering system (VDS) is serious. [youtube 7N87uxyDQT0 nolink] Forget […]
September 16, 2013
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New composite service bodies from Maranda
Maranda Corp. has introduced a new line of composite service bodies with a line of 56-CA, 60-CA and 84-CA Composite Service Bodies available for pickups and cab-chassis trucks from Chevrolet, Dodge Ram, Ford and GMC. Combined with a standard rear step bumper and tailgate, the Maranda 56-CA Composite Service Body weighs only slightly more than […]
September 14, 2013
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O.J. Watson helps power agency hit new heights
Denver-based custom truck builder O.J. Watson is taking customers to new heights. For the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), that meant getting to high-voltage electrical equipment in all sorts of weather and terrain. The Western Area Power Administration is one of four Power Marketing Administrations created to deliver and market energy generated from hydroelectric plants […]
September 13, 2013
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ESCO delivers first UltaHaul body in North America
ESCO Corporation says it has delivered its first UltraHaul truck body to Cloud Peak Energy, a Powder River Basin coal mining company in Wyoming, marking ESCO’s first mining truck body delivered in North America. Engineers at ESCO, working closely with Cloud Peak Energy, enhanced a design being sold in Latin America and Asia Pacific, creating […]
September 13, 2013
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Lybarger hired to oversee Ox Bodies’ manufacturing
Ox Bodies, Inc., manufacturers of dump truck bodies and end dump trailers, says Ray Lybarger has joined the company as Manufacturing Manager. He will have direct responsibility for production and installation of products, the company says. Prior to joining Ox Bodies, Lybarger served as Director of Operations for Zodiac of North America in the manufacture […]
September 12, 2013
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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Popping a wheelie
Apparently, when the driver of this truck got his license, it was not explained to him that the crane attachment makes the truck significantly taller – ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S STILL EXTENDED! The motorist driving the trailing car deserves some kind of citizenship award for not only managing to dodge the debris, but also dodging the […]
September 11, 2013
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New compact ratchet lever hoist from Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon Corporation introduced Tuesday the CM Bandit ratchet lever hoist – the company’s lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet lever hoist ever. The CM Bandit launched this week to the Canadian market, with the U.S. launch to follow this October. The compact CM Bandit is the first HMI-Certified ratchet lever hoist […]
September 11, 2013
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