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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS!: Dump truck tips, spills load

It’s not hard to figure out that heavy trucks and soft soil rarely result in good things happening. Well, unless you have a youtube account and a camera handy. Watch as this dump truck operator completely defies the laws of physics and common sense, and dumps his load – and his truck – in record […]

August 5, 2013

Reading launches new website

Reading Truck Bodies (RTB) has launched a new website you should check out: www.readingbody.com. The company says updated banners on home page better refelct its newest product offerings, and includes easier global navigation across the top to the core sites – RTB, RED and Distributor Login Site. Reading says it added a “breadcrumb trail” […]

August 5, 2013

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LED headlamps now standard on Freightliner Cascadia

Freightliner Trucks announced this week the company will make Truck-Lite high visibility LED headlamps standard on all Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks. According to our sister site, Successful Dealer, the headlamps were custom-engineered by Truck-Lite specifically for the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution. The company says LED lights offer superior nighttime driver visibility and enhanced safety, […]

August 1, 2013

VMAC unveils new diesel drive compressor

VMAC has released its new RAPTAIR-MF Multifunction Diesel Drive, a self-contained unit combining compressed air, an AC generator, welder, battery charger, booster and hydraulic capability with VMAC’s trademarked Advanced Digital Controls. Created specifically for the mobile market, VMAC says the system delivers 45CFM and up to 175 PSI and was designed to address concerns about fuel […]

August 1, 2013

New ratchet straps from US Cargo Control

US Cargo Control has recently added new products to its selection of 2 inch ratchet straps. The company says recently added items include several new colors, lengths, end fittings, and ratchet styles, such as stainless steel ratchet straps, camo straps, and car tie downs in a new Auto & Axel Tie Down Straps category. The Van Trailer Tie […]

August 1, 2013

Service upfit available for Ram CV

Adrian Steel has released an upfit for the Ram cargo van, an interior packages designed to help service professionals organize tools and equipment. Adrian Steel says it developed the package specifically for the Ram cargo van for General Service, Locksmiths, Electricians and PHVAC professionals. The packages include a combination of shelving, drawers, cabinets, and a partition. Each package is developed […]

August 1, 2013

Navistar boosts owner loyalty program

Navistar International Corp. Wednesday announced enhanced benefits of the company’s owner loyalty program, International Advantage. Benefits now include advanced fleet management tools, 24/7 dedicated concierge service and exclusive offers on vehicles, parts, service and more. “…We recognize the importance of providing value above and beyond the vehicle itself,” said Mike Cerilli, vice president truck marketing, Navistar, […]

July 31, 2013

New one-ton snow plow from Henderson

Henderson says it has developed a street-ready, one-ton, medium-duty snow plow. The MTP Flex features dual outboard reversing cylinders, up to 9 inches of trip-edge clearance, a flexible orange polymer moldboard, dual flexing arms, adjustable torsion springs, level-lift, reinforced pivot points, electric or hydraulic cab control, quick connect/disconnect and ease of maintenance. With its flexible […]

July 31, 2013

New app coordinates Dallas trucking events

A new app currently available for download in the Apple Store and via Google play offers a one-stop information shop for several industry events scheduled for Dallas in August. The app includes agendas, floor plans, exhibitors and sponsors, session descriptions and speaker bios for the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, ProPickup Truck […]

July 31, 2013

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Westport holding NG webinar

Westport will hold a free webinar, “Making the Shift to Natural Gas: Best Practices for Fleets,” August 8 from 1-2 p.m. The webinar will cover the practical considerations fleets need to make to adopt natural gas vehicles, including: driver and technician training, maintenance practices, preparing the facility and shop and educating communities. This session will also feature a […]

July 30, 2013

AGM batteries: More bang for your buck?

New trucking rules and regulations have placed increasingly greater demands on a truck’s electrical system, and sometimes a unit’s battery just can’t keep up. Jack Roberts, Equipment Editor of our sister site, CCJ, says some battery makers believe absorbed glass mat (AGM) technologies may be a solution. While not a new technology in the field, […]

July 30, 2013

New tool for cargo control

Buyers Products introduces new rotating D-rings with mounting brackets. The D-rings have a 1-in. diameter and are forged from strong carbon steel with a 15,586-lb. working load limit. Buyers Products says applications load limits may vary per installation and the rotating D-rings are not designed for overhead use. “These versatile rings are ideal for […]

July 30, 2013

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Dates picked for Work Truck Show

NTEA, the association for the Work Truck Industry, has announced dates for the next two The Work Truck Shows, both of which will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. The Work Truck Show 2014March 5–7, 2014Educational seminars, including the Green Truck Summit, will begin March 4. The Work Truck Show 2015March 4–6, 2015Educational […]

July 29, 2013

Why most contractors don’t use telematics

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers each formed a task force this year to find a solution that would get more construction companies to use telematics to monitor and manage their fleets. According to our sister site, Equipment World, AEMP is finalizing in-depth surveys of its members as part of […]

July 29, 2013

Demand for reman CAT engines soaring

Demand for remanufactured Caterpillar engines is on the rise. Recently, Caterpillar Engine Sales, National Power Supply says, saw an increase of 20 percent. With a significant increase in Caterpillar Engine Sales, the company says it has hired more diesel engine specialists. Company officials are considering the 20 percent spike a preview of what’s about to come. National Power Supply believes […]

July 25, 2013

Auto transmission finding favor in the heavy-duty marketplace

Technology has evolved so much, especially on today’s modern trucks, that not much has remained “standard”, including the once thought untouchable manual transmission. Jack Roberts, Equipment Editor of our sister site, Equipment World, takes a look at how automatic and automated transmissions have infiltrated the heavy-duty marketplace. Roberts notes early attempts to develop and introduce […]

July 25, 2013

Construction company adds 12 CNG concrete mixers to fleet

MMC Materials Inc., introduced Monday its new natural gas-powered concrete mixer fleet, fueled by a TruStar Energy PFS. The 12 new CNG-powered concrete mixers are the first in the Southeast to run on CNG, putting MMC Materials among a small handful of ready mix producers throughout the US that have begun migrating to natural gas. “We got […]

July 24, 2013

Bonnell Industries rolls out new dump body

Bonnell Industries recently unveiled its all-new multi-purpose dump body, dubbed the ‘Commander Series.’ Available in either carbon steel or stainless steel, body lengths range from 8’ to 20’. The company says Commander Series bodies feature a fully welded prism-shape for enhanced material flow. Body shape provides exterior location for side mounted pre-wet tank systems. Rear […]

July 23, 2013

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Shippers wary of rising transportation costs as fleets put the brakes on spending

92% of carriers delayed, reduced, or canceled planned investments in 2025.

Key Trucking, based in Kent, Washington, is a regional full-service transportation and freight service provider throughout Western Washington and the greater Pacific Northwest. Estes Express Lines, North America's largest privately held freight carrier, provides LTL shipping, final-mile delivery and broader supply chain solutions across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Estes acquires Washington-based Key Trucking

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Trump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regs

The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.

Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week

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