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Hino awarded emissions patent
Hino Motors has been awarded a U.S. patent for an emissions control device its inventor says, “can be favorably mounted on a vehicle without causing relative twisting between a particulate filter and a selective reduction catalyst.” According to the patent abstract, inventor Masahiro Kimura says the invention is essentially a particulate filter and a selective reduction […]
May 1, 2013
Vocational
Terry joins Auto Truck Group
Auto Truck Group has hired Steve Terry to serve as Regional Fleet Sales Manager. Terry, a 27-year industry veteran, most recently spent eight years with Williamsen Manufacturing where was Territory Sales Manager, responsible for the sale of commercial, fleet and industrial equipment and parts. Terry also previously held positions FedEx Freight and Parts Plus. “Steve […]
May 1, 2013
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NCCCO launches truck crane operator certification program
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has made available a new CCO certification program for service truck crane operators. Although relatively small, these cranes are still engaged in lifting operations covered by OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, which requires operators to be certified or qualified if they are involved with material delivery at construction sites, […]
April 30, 2013
Vocational
Lund acquires Tradesman Truck Accessories
Lund International has acquired the assets of Tradesman Truck Accessories, LLC. Based in Winters, Texas, Tradesman is a manufacturer of aluminum and steel truck and utility boxes, as well as liquid storage tanks. Tradesman will continue to operate in Winters with the current management team remaining in place. “This acquisition bolsters Lund‘s existing aluminum box offering and provides us […]
April 22, 2013
Vocational
CVG will supply CAT seats
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) has been awarded a new contract to supply seating to the Caterpillar Building Construction Products Division. The seating will be used in small wheel loaders, small-tracked tractors and mini-hydraulic excavators. CVG says it plans to produce the seats at the Company’s National Seating facility in Vonore, Tenn. and production is […]
April 17, 2013
Vocational
Navistar 13-liter wins EPA approval
Navistar has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval on its 13-liter engines the company announced, adding they expect to deliver their first Cummins powered ProStar units with SCR-based 13-liter engines by May 1. The company introduced its first SCR-based commercial trucks in North America late last year with the ProStar powered with the Cummins ISX 15-liter engine. […]
April 17, 2013
Vocational
Hutchinson promoted at VMAC
VMAC has promoted Dan Hutchinson, expanding his role of sales and marketing manager with additional oversight of the marketing, sales and customer care departments. Hutchinson joined VMAC in 2002 and has held various roles in customer service, technical support and purchasing, and marketing. VMAC is a developer of truck-mounted mobile air compressors.
April 16, 2013
Vocational
Volvo rolls out ‘toughest construction truck in the world’
Volvo launched its newest truck – the FMX – at the Bauma 2013 trade fair in Munich and broke new ground in the construction segment. The new FMX boasts an array of updates including a totally redesigned cab interior, new air suspension system, raised ground-clearance and Volvo Dynamic Steering – a world-first innovation designed to […]
April 16, 2013
Vocational
Buyers Products offers new line of toolboxes
Buyers Products now offers its line of diamond tread aluminum toolboxes with powder coating. The powder-coated aluminum toolboxes are standard in black. Buyers says powder coating increases the corrosion resistance of the toolboxes and can help customers achieve a desired aesthetic. “At Buyers, we strive to offer the best toolbox storage solutions,” says Brian Smith, […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
Production on propane powered F650 set for October
ROUSH CleanTech is now taking orders for the Ford F-650 propane autogas fuel system, with production plans in October. “At half the cost of diesel and with virtually no particulate emissions, fueling with propane autogas offers valuable benefits to fleet managers in many industries,” Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech, […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
Mack debuts new, ‘smaller’ Granite
Mack is debuting a new medium-duty Granite, optimized for municipalities, landscapers and small contractors. Curtis Dorwart, vocational product manger for Mack, says the idea is to offer Granite toughness to municipalities and smaller contractors who don’t need a full size Granite or have tight budgets that won’t allow them to purchase a Class 8 work […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
Peterbilt rolls out new vocational truck
Peterbilt unveiled its all-new vocational Model 567 in March. “From the 567’s rugged design and versatile configurations to its enhanced visibility and new spacious interior, this new model exceeds the demands of our customers’ unique vocational operating requirements,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt General Manager. Peterbilt also announced an 80-inch sleeper for the Model 579, a […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
TEST DRIVE: Mack Granite
Driving a new fully-loaded Mack Granite dump truck near Allentown, Pa., I was reminded that there’s something special about the rolling Pennsylvania backroads. I was following State Road 309, running south from West Hazelton toward Tamaqua. It’s something like 350 years old – a pleasant reminder of how much transportation has changed. The old farmhouses […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
Navistar adds SCR tech to vocational models
Navistar will be adding selective catalytic reduction exhaust aftertreatment to its International WorkStar vocational model trucks. The trucks will have under the hood Navistar’s 13-liter engine equipped with Cummins SCR system, like the International ProStar+ model highway tractor. The ProStars will begin utilizing SCR in April, while the WorkStar models with SCR will be rolled […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
Propane a hot topic for work trucks
Propane was on prominent display at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week with eight propane exhibitors and 14 propane-powered scattered across the showroom floor. Among the trucks on hand was a Schwann’s grocery delivery truck. The company has been using propane for 40 years and now has 400 depots and 300 fueling stations. […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
New Spicer trans available for stackers, lifts
Dana Holding Corporation unveiled its Spicer TE30 powershift transmission, designed for reach stackers and heavy-duty forklift trucks with an optimized drivetrain system for greater fuel economy and lower cost of ownership. Compatible with engines ranging from 225 to 300 kW (300 to 400 hp) – including Tier 4 engines – the Spicer TE30 transmission has the […]
April 15, 2013
Vocational
Meritor Roll Stability now standard on select Western Star trucks
Western Star Trucks Inc. will include Meritor’s WABCO Roll Stability Control system (RSC) on its Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 truck models equipped with Meritor’s antilock braking system (ABS). In on-highway and vocational applications, RSC assists drivers with maintaining vehicle control by monitoring road conditions and automatically intervening when a rollover risk is detected. When […]
April 5, 2013
Vocational
Great Lakes Expo will highlight vocational trucks
Refuse, cement mixers and snow/ice vocational trucks will be spotlighted at this year’s Great Lakes Truck Expo (GLTE), which has been announced for Sept. 18-19 in Cleveland, Ohio. The two-day expo will be held at Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center (CMMCC) in downtown Cleveland and annually sees participation by major truck and engine manufacturers, […]
April 5, 2013
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