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Thunder Creek giving away fuel trailer
Thunder Creek Equipment is giving away one of their 750 gallon standard fuel trailer (model #ADT750). The company says it will equip the unit with their most popular options, including a 40 GPM gas powered pump and aluminum wheels. The winner will also be able to choose from one of seven custom paint colors. To […]
September 11, 2013
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New LED beacons from ECCO
ECCO Group has announced two additions to its Pulse II, 7900 Series, line of LED beacons. Available with either SAE J845 Class I or II specifications, both models are epoxy-encapsulated to meet the needs of severe vibration applications such as mining and waste management. The beacons are available in both five-inch and seven-inch height profiles, […]
September 10, 2013
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Six key areas every fleet purchasing expert should address
Getting the best truck for the best price isn’t the only skill needed by procurement professionals in today’s commercial trucking industry. Managers in charge of procurement and purchasing should have the world view of an economist, commodities expert, seer, mediator, public relations consultant and more, said David Nitzsche, Senior Vice President for AmeriQuest Business Services, said in […]
September 10, 2013
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Hirschmann Solutions launches ITAS: Iridium Transceiver Antenna System
Hirschmann Solutions has introduced a new solution for fleet and asset management, the Iridium Transceiver Antenna System (ITAS). The ITAS is a high-performing antenna paired with the Iridium 9602 modem – a state-of-the-art tracking and monitoring device that allows satellite communication from virtually anywhere in the world. Engineered for tracking and telemetry systems, the ITAS solution […]
September 9, 2013
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Kenworth to showcase at NTEA’s New Model Truck Product Conference
Kenworth says it will exhibit two, new Kenworth T880 vocational models and a Kenworth T370 dump truck during NTEA’s New Model Truck Product Conference Sept. 10-12 at the Adoba Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is sponsoring the show, which gives invited body builders an opportunity to preview new model chassis. Leading […]
September 7, 2013
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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: The tipping point
Forking a dumpster can be a challenge in itself. Add some pretty heavy snow, and the opportunity for calamity shoots up significantly. Today’s ‘Whoops’ features a garbage truck driver who manages to snag a dumpster with one of the two forks required to lift it, and then is forced to watch it teeter on the […]
September 7, 2013
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New slide axle trailer from Fontaine
Fontaine Trailer Company has introduced a new trailer featuring independent sliding axles. Fontaine says its new Infinity Superior Slide is the most versatile platform trailer on the market, and can be configured as a closed tandem set at the rear, a closed tandem set at the front, a full 10′ spread axle, and any combination in between. “(Fontaine dealers) told […]
September 6, 2013
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The benefits of a properly spec’d wheel
When spec’ing a truck, it’s easy for fleet managers to overlook one of the truck’s most basic and vital moving parts: The wheels. Properly spec’d wheels can ease maintenance demands, slash vehicle weight, boost fuel economy and help with driver retention. And some of them look snappy on the truck, which never hurts. Jack Roberts, executive […]
September 6, 2013
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Satellite tracking a ‘win-win’ for landscaping fleets
Even just a handful of trucks and crews can be a real handful to manage for a busy landscaping company, yet many company owners assume their fleets are too small to benefit from a modern GPS tracking system.
September 5, 2013
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TBEI adds new VP
Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc., (TBEI) has hired Henry Bell to the newly created position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing for all TBEI brands. Bell’s new role will encompass all Sales and Marketing efforts for Crysteel, DuraClass, J-Craft, Inc., Ox Bodies and Rugby Manufacturing. “Henry’s experience with both Direct and Distributor Sales Relationships […]
September 5, 2013
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How tough is a Volvo truck?
This tough. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/embed/6tPMvYw9yEY nolink] You won’t put a Volvo FMX under this kind of stress, but it’s probably good to know that if you find yourself in Europe in truck suspended from the nose, there’s no need to fear. The above video is a behind the scenes look at production. The video itself can […]
September 4, 2013
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Shell: Don’t expect a fuel revolution
A global spike in alternative fuel usage is expected in the next few decades, but experts say conventional fuels — like diesel – will continue to power the world’s vehicles for some time. Richard Tucker, general manager of technology for Shell’s commercial fuels and lubricants division, told our sister site, CCJ, the challenge will be in […]
September 4, 2013
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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: It takes a village
I’ve loaded exactly ZERO trailers with gravel, but that gives me just enough experience to know that’s a job that needs to take place on ground as level as reasonably possible. Today’s ‘Whoops’ looks like it could have been completely avoided had the driver simply pulled forward approximately 10 feet. Justing by how swiftly and […]
September 3, 2013
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Navistar adding Cummins ISB for trucks, buses
Navistar’s Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) efforts are finally destined for its medium-duty chassis. The company announced Tuesday the expansion of its SCR partnership with Cummins, and rolled out the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine in International DuraStar medium-duty trucks and IC Bus CE Series school buses effective immediately. “The ISB will complement our existing engine offerings and will be a […]
September 3, 2013
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Cummins distributors in California plan to merge
Cummins Cal Pacific LLC and Cummins West Inc. announced Monday plans to merge and form a new entity, Cummins Pacific LLC. Under the arrangement, effective Sept. 28, Cummins Pacific will serve California and Hawaii as exclusive distributor for Cummins Inc. The new Cummins Pacific combines the territories of both Cummins West and Cummins Cal Pacific, […]
September 3, 2013
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Manitex to buy trailer tank-maker Sabre
Manitex International Inc., a maker of boom trucks, rough terrain cranes, rough terrain forklift-type trucks, container handling equipment and specialized trailers, has acquired all of the assets of Sabre Manufacturing LLC, a maker of specialty-type trailer tanks, for $14 million. in May, Manitex said it would begin making and selling a new top-of-the-line Manitex TC700- […]
September 3, 2013
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Gabriel ‘Answerman’ looks at warning signs of worn shocks, struts
The Original Gabriel has introduced a new Answerman video covering indicators of worn shocks and struts on light vehicles. Gabriel’s “Top 10 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” video is available to view at the Answerman section of Gabriel’s website (www.gabriel.com) or at YouTube on TheOriginalGabriel channel. “Often, drivers don’t know their shocks and struts have deteriorated, […]
August 30, 2013
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CARB’s manufacturer-delay extension deadline looms
End-of-year compliance deadlines in the California Air Resources Board’s Statewide Truck and Bus rule loom for owner-operators of 1996-2006 model-year engines, according to our sister site, Overdrive. Owner-operators and fleets upgrading their trucks this year via truck/engine-replacement or retrofit have until Monday to make their purchase to take advantage of an extension if manufacturer delivery or installation […]
August 29, 2013
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