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DIRECTV adding to propane powered fleet
DIRECTV announced at the ACTExpo in Washington D.C. this week that is plans to expand its propane autogas fueled fleet. The company currently operates 77 ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-250 propane autogas vans and will increase that number over the next year. “The addition of more propane autogas fueled vehicles to the DIRECTV fleet strengthens our […]
June 25, 2013
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Ram issues recalls
Ram Trucks says it will recall certain 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In some of these trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says, the turn signal may not flash at a double rate, failing to notify the driver of a turn signal problem. The affected trucks […]
June 19, 2013
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CNG and LNG: What’s Best for Your Fleet?
To CNG or to LNG? That is the question. That is also the question representatives from Westport and Clean Energy tried to answer Tuesday in an hour-long webinar titled “CNG and LNG: What’s Best for Your Fleet?” Among the first obstacles fleet managers must overcome when weighing their natural gas options is understanding they are […]
June 18, 2013
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Amthor launches mobile app
Amthor International has launched a new mobile app for iPhone and Android devices, which the compnay says will allow customers easy access to stock and equipment specs, nearest distributor locations, their Amthor Appreciation Account, product literature, social media, and more. Using only their phones, Amthor customers will be able to inspect new and used equipment […]
June 17, 2013
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75 ways to trim your fleet’s fuel costs
With the “new norm” cost of diesel at $4 per gallon, fleets should be looking at every possible opportunity to lower fuel consumption. Like no other time in the trucking industry, every drop counts. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet or overnight solution when it comes to improving fuel economy. With that in mind, here […]
June 12, 2013
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Navistar adding Cummins SCR to MD MaxxForce next year
Navistar says it plans to extend its Cummins SCR partnership to its medium-duty MaxxForce engines after the first of next year. With the launch set for the first quarter of 2014, Navistar COO Jack Allen said on a conference call Monday the partnership is simply an extension of its heavy-duty efforts. “And we’re going to […]
June 12, 2013
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Volvo plans new alt fuel truck for 2015
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On the steps of the California state capital – where some of the country’s most stringent emission standards have been handed down – Volvo Trucks North America introduced Thursday its cleanest truck to date, powered by dimethyl ether (DME). “Early this year, we began customer testing of DME-powered Volvo trucks here in the […]
June 11, 2013
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Alcoa releases medium duty wheel line
Alcoa has introduced its M-Series line of wheels for medium duty – Classes 3-6 – truck segments. The M-Series collection features the same benefits Alcoa forged aluminum wheels provide the heavy duty segment but are now customized to fit medium duty applications. M-Series wheels resist corrosion, and at nearly half the weight of a steel wheel, Alcoa M-Series […]
June 10, 2013
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TMD Friction releases paper on auxiliary brake retarders
TMD Friction has released a paper on the importance of auxiliary brake retarders to all braking systems in the heavy-duty market. TMD says despite operational differences between disc and drum brakes, retarders have benefits to each system. The paper was written to provide that information to the North American market, the company says. According to […]
June 10, 2013
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Johnson Controls to partner with DOE
Johnson Controls announces it will supply Lithium-ion batteries to power large plug-in hybrid trucks as part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) electrification initiative. Johnson Controls says about 120 work trucks, to be used by publicly owned utilities and municipal electric companies, will utilize advanced plug-in hybrid power systems by Odyne Systems, LLC, using […]
June 9, 2013
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Buyers Products expands snow plow line
Buyers Products has expanded the SnowDogg municipal series reversible snow plow line with the addition of its new, smaller-sized 36-in. plow. The smaller municipal plow, for use on Class 6 and above trucks with a minimum 26,000-lb. gross vehicle weight rating, is ideal for areas that receive lower average snowfall and do not need bigger […]
June 5, 2013
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Bendix stressing tire safety
In support of the goals of the 2013 National Tire Safety Week June 2-8, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is stressing the importance of proper tire inflation and monitoring in safe commercial vehicle operation. Bendix, the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies, offers the SmarTire Tire Pressure […]
June 3, 2013
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International shipping TerraStar 4Ă—4 vocational truck
Navistar has started shipping its first International TerraStar 4×4 units – one of the company’s newest additions to its Class 4 – Class 8 product portfolio. “This marks another milestone for Navistar as we continue our drive to deliver,” Jack Allen, Navistar chief operating officer, says. “The addition of the TerraStar 4×4 to our portfolio […]
May 28, 2013
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Conry will lead Palfinger group fleet sales
Bart Conry has been named Vice President of Group Fleet Sales for Palfinger North America Group. Conry most recently served as Palfiner’s Fleet Sales Manager, managing fleet sales activities within the Palfinger group of products and has additionally held responsibility of PalFleet Truck Equipment’s chassis pools and OEM relations. “We look forward to leveraging Bart’s experience […]
May 28, 2013
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Siver tapped to lead Peterbilt
Darrin Siver has been named general manager at Peterbilt Motors Co., replacing Bill Kozek, who left the truck maker this week to head Navistar’s North America Truck and Parts business. Siver comes to Peterbilt following a 20 year career at PACCAR Parts, where he most recently served as general manager. Todd Acker, Peterbilt’s Director of Marketing Planning & Communications, […]
May 28, 2013
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B&W Trailer Hitches delivers first aftermarket gooseneck hitch for ’13 RAM 3500
B&W Trailer Hitches, a U.S.-based manufacturer of heavy-duty, engineered trailer hitches and aftermarket truck/trailer accessories, announced that it has begun shipping its new GNRK 1314 aftermarket gooseneck trailer hitch to its nationwide distribution network. The new hitch features B&W’s Turnoverball design and provides the same ease of installation and simplicity of use that the North American […]
May 23, 2013
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SuperSprings releases video
SuperSprings International has released a new video outlines the many commercial uses for SuperSprings. The company says their springs enhance the vehicle’s load-carrying ability, promote a level ride and reduce body roll, and applications are available for work trucks up to and including Class 5. “SuperSprings offer all the advantages of a fully upgraded suspension, but, […]
May 23, 2013
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Volvo may be looking to sell construction rental business
Volvo AB may be looking to shed its North American construction equipment business, Bloomberg reported. Citing two sources close to internal discussions, Bloomberg said the company’s Volvo Rents division could be worth upwards to $1.5 billion to the right buyer, and has already drawn interest from private equity firms and other companies. Volvo announced plans […]
May 23, 2013
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