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TBEI facility achieves ISO certification
Truck Bodies & Equipment International, Inc. announced its Lake Crystal, Minn. facility has achieved ISO 9001:2008 Certification. The Lake Crystal facility is home to TBEI’s corporate offices, and manufactures Crysteel, J-Craft and Ox SuperDump products. “This certification is the result of a lot of hard work by our incredibly talented team,” says Joe Paulsen, TBEI […]
May 22, 2013
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Pete 320 interior gets a facelift
Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled its all-new Model 320 interior during the Waste Expo show in New Orleans, La. this week. The new ProBilt interior for Peterbilt’s low- cab forward vehicle features ergonomic improvements, system enhancements and improved overall visibility, the company says. Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Director of Sales and Marketing, says the truck’s interior “underwent […]
May 22, 2013
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Cummins announces new engine lineup for refuse trucks
Cummins Inc. announced its 2013 engine lineup for refuse vehicles at WasteExpo in New Orleans Tuesday. Cummins is offering a range of both clean diesel and natural gas engines. “Cummins is committed to providing refuse customers a complete lineup of clean diesel and natural gas engines that will deliver better fuel economy, reliability and durability, […]
May 21, 2013
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Navistar hires Kozek from PACCAR to lead truck, parts unit
Navistar International Corporation said Monday it has appointed former PACCAR Inc. vice president and general manager of Peterbilt Motors Company Bill Kozek as president of its North America Truck and Parts business.  After a 26 year career with PACCAR, Kozek succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to chief operating officer at Navistar last month.  “Bill […]
May 21, 2013
Vocational
Kenworth launches T880
Kenworth Truck Company launched its new Kenworth T880 at the annual Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The new T880 is for vocational applications, including dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy haul. Its addition will complement Kenworth’s current vocational line-up that includes the T800, T440, W900S and C500. The T880 will be available for production later this […]
May 17, 2013
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Navistar getting out of RV business
Navistar International Corp. said Thursday the company has sold its recreational vehicle business to Allied Specialty Vehicles. Cutting its ties with its Monaco, Holiday Rambler and R-Vision recreational vehicle businesses and a collection of brands including Beaver and Safari, is another step in Navistar’s divestment of non-core business assets in the company’s quest to restore profitability “and […]
May 17, 2013
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5 FAQs for buying medium-duty work trucks
The most important tool in your business is the one that gets you, your crew and your equipment to and from the jobsite. You want to buy the best work truck to suit your specific business criteria. Here are the 5 questions you should ask about cost of ownership, durability, drivability, eco-friendliness and image. To download the white paper, please […]
May 14, 2013
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Volvo updates European FE, FL models
Volvo has released its European FE and FL trucks with an enhanced driver environment, and the Volvo FL range is extended with a four-cylinder, 5-litre engine. “Drivers often climb into and out of their trucks many times on each shift,” Claes Nilsson, President of Volvo Trucks, says. “That’s why we’ve focused on creating a comfortable, convenient […]
May 14, 2013
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Navajo Tribal Utility Authority keeping the lights on
With approximately 25,000 square miles of land, the Navajo Nation controls three times the amount of land as the next largest tribal group.  And with the land spread out in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, it’s up to the Nation’s own utility department, the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA), to keep power, water […]
May 9, 2013
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Palfinger to showcase new cable hoist
Palfinger will exhibit its new ARG-60-22 Cable Hoist at the Waste Expo later this month. The patented design of the ARG-60-22, Palfinger says, allows for increased load capacity while reducing hoist weight and installation time. Its single reeving cylinder reduces weight and wear parts, while reducing cycle time, and fluid requirements are lessened with its […]
May 9, 2013
Vocational
5 Most FAQs About buying Medium-Duty Work Trucks
The most important tool in your business is the one that gets you, your crew and your equipment to and from the jobsite. You want to buy the best work truck to suit your specific business criteria. Here are the 5 questions you should ask about cost of ownership, durability, drivability, eco-friendliness and image. To download the white paper, please […]
May 8, 2013
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Pekny joins Auto Truck
Auto Truck has named Mike Pekny its newest Regional Fleet Sales Manager. Pekny will oversee development and performance of all sales activities in the Southeast region and tasked with identifying potential new sales opportunities and maintaining relationships with clients and prospects. “We are thrilled to have Mike on board,” Matt McGowan, Director of Sales, Eastern […]
May 7, 2013
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I-80 Equipment receives 10 FL80 Digger Derricks
I-80 Equipment has received 10 identical 2000 Freightliner FL80 Digger Derricks, the company said Monday. The multipurpose Digger Derricks have rear mounting with 45-foot sheave height and all have CAT 3126 diesel motors with push button Allison automatic transitions ranging with mileage from 75,000-130,000. These full utility Digger Derricks are also equipped with cab seating […]
May 6, 2013
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Rush dealership named Peterbilt’s best in medium-duty
Rush Peterbilt Truck Center – Nashville was named the 2012 Medium Duty Dealer of the Year by Peterbilt Motors Company during the company’s annual Dealer Meeting. “Rush Peterbilt Truck Center – Nashville led the sale and support of the full lineup of Peterbilt medium-duty vehicles with record-breaking results,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager and […]
May 5, 2013
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Rihm Kenworth back-to-back MD Dealer of the Year
Rihm Kenworth has been named the Kenworth Medium Duty Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada in 2012, taking home the award for the second year in a row. The award was presented last month at Kenworth’s dealer meeting at the PACCAR engine manufacturing plant in Columbus, Miss. After an excellent sales […]
May 3, 2013
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Goodyear program aids utility fleets away from home
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched a new service designed to help keep utility trucks up and running as crews work to restore power during and after severe weather incidents. “We realize that utility trucks can experience tire-related issues while they are outside of their home markets and driving to and from severe […]
May 2, 2013
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Anvil expands rental fleet of buckets, grapples
Anvil’s rental fleet of hydraulic and cable buckets and grapples has grown to more than 30 units, including hydraulic buckets, hydraulic grapples, single line buckets and Anvil’s new diesel hydraulic grapple. “The number of customers requesting rental units has increased drastically in the past year,” Kyle Watson, Anvil’s Inside Sales Representative, says. “Customers are looking to rent for several reasons. The […]
May 2, 2013
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CAT to shutter S.C. reman transmission plant
Caterpillar has announced it will close a remanufacturing plant in Summerville, S.C., putting 280 people out of work. “Over the last few years, the company has worked to position the facility to be more competitive,” the Peoria, Ill.-based company said via a release. “However, it has concluded that the Summerville facility is not viable as […]
May 1, 2013
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