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BrandFX launches composite service bodies
BrandFX recently announced the introduction of its all-composite service truck bodies. The EverLast UltimateFX and the UtilityFX both offer lightweight, corrosion-free storage solutions that are designed to take on tough jobs. BrandFX reports that the EverLast UltimateFX is lighter than aluminum, tough as steel, and ultimately corrosion and oxidation free. “Made possible through the latest […]
March 28, 2017
Trucks
Police chase after stolen big rig
It’s definitely not something you see every day. Police cars in Dallas were shown on video Monday chasing after a man driving a semi that officers say he had stolen a short time before from a gas station. While the video posted by nbcdfw.com is silent, we’re sure you can come up with plenty of […]
March 28, 2017
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TCA panel explores the future of autonomous trucking
The building blocks for today's autonomous vehicles are safety & driver assistance systems, but it could take 50 years before autonomous trucks are a reality.
March 28, 2017
Business
Teaching old dogs new tricks: Early model trucks and telematics
While most platforms are designed in conjunction with truck manufacturers, a handful of vendors have entered the marketplace for fleets using aging equipment.
March 28, 2017
Business
New 55-ton extendable trailer from Talbert
The unit features a 29-foot wood deck in the front and a 3-foot Apitong platform in the rear
March 28, 2017
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CM Truck Beds launches service body line
CM Truck Beds now offers a new service body lineup that’s available in steel or aluminum and in several sizes and configurations. CM Truck Beds reports that it will provide the best lead time in the industry on its service bodies, which come with an industry-best 4-year, 48,000-mile warranty. “CM Truck Beds built a national […]
March 27, 2017
Trucks
2017 Mack MP8 turbo now ready for order
Mack Trucks announced that the 2017 Mack MP8 engine with turbo compounding is now available for order. Available exclusively with Mack’s Super Econodyne downspeeding package, the MP8 with turbo compounding converts wasted energy from the exhaust into mechanical energy that is fed back to the engine. The system adds up to 50 additional horsepower, improving fuel […]
March 27, 2017
Business
Firestone to increase air spring prices by up to 6 percent
Firestone announced an average price increase of up to six percent on its light-duty & heavy-duty air spring products. See what has driven the escalating costs.
March 27, 2017
Business
Great Dane beefs up rear impact guard
Great Dane will make the improved bolt-on rear impact guard as standard equipment on all of its trailer models beginning later this year.
March 27, 2017
Business
Pilot Flying J launches roadside maintenance service
Pilot Flying J last month rolled out a new roadside assistance program meant to aid truckers with emergency maintenance issues. Read more about this here.
March 27, 2017
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Detroit adds new 7.7 liter engine for Freightliner M2106, 108SD and 114SD models
Detroit is adding another medium-duty engine to its budding vocational lineup. The 7.7 liter in-line six-cylinder diesel engine boasts a range of 260 hp to 350 hp and a torque range of 660 to 1050 lb. ft. The DD8 expands the medium-duty engine platform Detroit debuted last year with the launch of the DD5, and Kary […]
March 26, 2017
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New medium-duty drive retread from Oliver Rubber
Oliver Rubber’s Lug Traction Drive is a lightweight open-shoulder drive-position retread suited for regional and urban commercial vehicles, including school bus, pickup-and-delivery and food/beverage applications. The retread is designed for added all-weather traction and durability and uses the company’s proprietary VDI Plus technology that helps resist stone and road debris retention. ORCO LTD replaces the […]
March 26, 2017
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Concrete pump drivers granted 30-minute break exemption
Certain concrete pump truck drivers that drive across state lines have been granted a reprieve from the federal 30-minute rest break hours-of-service requirement. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted an exemption to the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) to allow all concrete pump operators, concrete pumping companies and drivers who operate concrete pumps in […]
March 25, 2017
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XL Specialized Trailers debuted two galvanized lowboys
Thursday at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, XL Specialized Trailers debuted two galvanized trailers designed to withstand harsh winter road conditions. XL builds its galvanized units with the same T-1 flange, 80K web as its other lowboy trailers but adds a hot-dip galvanizing process that creates a barrier between the elements and the steel. For durability […]
March 25, 2017
Trucks
Panel: Want your MPGs to go up? Slow down
Drivers looking to squeeze more miles per gallon from their trucks packed a conference room at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville Thursday in search of insight from some of the industry’s leading experts. Mike Roeth, director of North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), lists things like tire pressure systems, low rolling resistance tires, aerodynamic […]
March 24, 2017
Business
Peterbilt making refinements to its Model 579
Peterbilt has made some enhancements to its most efficient truck – the Model 579 with the Epiq package – that for the 2018 model year. Click to learn more.
March 24, 2017
Business
Thermo King introduces three new power management products
The goal of the new products is to optimize power management and maximize uptime for lliftgates and EPJs to expand the company’s fleet offerings.
March 24, 2017
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Select Pete, Kenworth trucks getting Allison TC10 auto trans
The Allison TC10 offers a comprehensive five-year or 750,000-mile warranty.
March 23, 2017
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