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Hino to offer custom paint schemes
Hino Trucks has announced custom color paint options for all conventional trucks beginning with 2017 model year. Hino will now offer a wide variety of exterior truck colors that customers can order as a factory option or color match to their customized request. “Inside the Hino cab and under the hood, Hino offers the most […]
November 30, 2015
Who says mixers have to be Class 8 models? Certainly not Hino.
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Free CNG truck rentals through SoCalGas and Ryder
Ryder and Southern California Gas Company are getting fleets to try-out CNG trucks for free up to two weeks.
November 26, 2015
Ryder and Southern California Gas Company have partnered to provide a free CNG truck trial program.
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Ford Transit helping fight hunger this holiday season
Ford jumped feet first into the holiday spirit this season, donating five Transit Connect cargo vans to organizations that provide hunger relief services. The groups in the Kansas City, Louisville, Miami, Phoenix and Dallas metropolitan areas will use the vans to pick up food, take it to their facilities and deliver it to recipients. Each […]
November 25, 2015
North Texas Food Bank Transit Connect V2
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High-tech powder can expand natural gas storage capacity
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a powder that will expand storage capacity for natural gas to the point that vehicles equipped with the high-tech crystals will have the same driving range as their petroleum-fueled counterparts.
November 25, 2015
U.C. Berkeley Lab announced that scientists there have developed a powder-like substance that can greatly increase natural gas storage capacity. (Photo courtesy of Natural Gas Vehicles of America.)
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Webasto offers HVAC cargo climate for Ram ProMaster
Webasto is now offering Ram ProMaster and other similar work vans aftermarket, integrated climate control that doesn't interfere with cargo space.
November 24, 2015
Webasto now offers an HVAC cargo system for Ram ProMaster and other similar vehicles.
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Ford tests durability of Super Duty box with aftermarket upfits
Ford engineers drove prototype Super Duty pickups fitted with common aftermarket accessories to test the fitment and capability of the pickup box.
November 24, 2015
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Ryder activates online winter preparedness hub
Ryder activated its online Winter Preparedness Hub which offers tips on how to winterize fleets.
November 23, 2015
Ryder activated its online Winter Preparedness Hub which offers plenty of tips for winterizing fleets.
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Ford issues recall for F-650
Ford Motor Company says it will recall 13 2016 F-650 vehicles for an issue with the steering column. These vehicles were built with a steering column that uses the “park” position mechanism in the automatic transmission. In these vehicles, the park mechanism could fracture if the vehicle is on a grade, loaded and the shift […]
November 23, 2015
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Pettibone delivers new rough-terrain telehandler
The Extendo 944B, a new rough-terrain, telescopic handler from Pettibone, offers impressive performance in a compact design.
November 23, 2015
Pettibone unveiled its Extendo 944B, a rough-terrain, telescopic handler that has a forward reach of 30 feet 3 inches and is compact enough to fit under an 8-foot doorway.
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Xplore launches tablet for tough work
The XSLATE D10, manufactured by Xplore, is an Android tablet designed for tough working conditions.
November 23, 2015
Xplore recently added the XSLATE D10 to its impressive lineup of rugged tablets.
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Detroit bringing new MD engine line to U.S.
Daimler Truck-owned Detriot announced Friday it would invest $375 million in its Redford, Mich., plant to facilitiate production of the company’s new DD5 and DD8 medium-duty engines. The principle leaders of Daimler Trucks, along with former Detroit Diesel owner Roger Penske, fielded questions from the media Friday following the North American launch of the company’s […]
November 22, 2015
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DTNA leadership talks new engines, marketshare and autonomous trucks in industry update
The principle leaders of Daimler Trucks, along with Roger Penske, fielded questions from the press Nov. 20 following the North American launch of the company’s new medium duty diesel engines today, touching on a variety of products. The new DD5 and DD8 engines now give Daimler a fully integrated medium-duty powertrain. When asked how the […]
November 20, 2015
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Daimler Trucks moving medium-duty engine production to Detroit
Daimler Trucks today announced a $375-million investment to enable production of the new DD5 and DD8 medium-duty engines at Detroit brand headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. Joined by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, and nearly 2,000 UAW workers, Daimler Trucks celebrated the announcement of the new lines of DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines […]
November 20, 2015
Daimler Trucks’ Wolfgang Bernhard says DD5 and DD8 production will move to Detroit in the near future.
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Renewable diesel attracting more fleets
Renewable diesel continues to attract more fleets during the nation's race to meet requirements of the U.S. Clean Air Act.
November 19, 2015
UPS and other fleet truck companies are making the switch to emissions-friendly renewable diesel.
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Peterbilt putting rollover protection in its seats
Peterbilt Model 579 and Model 567 are now in production with the RollTek protection system integrated in its premium Atlas II driver seats. “The RollTek safety system helps protect drivers in the event of a rollover,” says Scott Newhouse, Peterbilt chief engineer. “A sensor located under the seat constantly monitors the angular position of the vehicle and […]
November 19, 2015
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Cummins Westport recall effects Mack and Navistar trucks
Cummins Westport issued a recall that will begin on Nov. 20 for certain ISL G engines found in some Mack and Navistar medium duty trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
November 19, 2015
A fire risk resulting from a turbocharger oil link prompted Cummins Westport to issue a recall for certain ISL G engines that were installed in some Mack and Navistar medium duty trucks.
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Water truck business soars in drought-ridden California
An historic drought in California has led to a boom in the water truck business, particularly in rural areas that rely on wells.
November 18, 2015
Garrett McInnis’ 2015 Peterbilt 389 water truck has seen more action as a result of the historic drought in California.
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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck provides interactive warranty full of benefits
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is now offering an online, interactive warranty that includes a wide-range of benefits, including 24/7 roadside assistance.
November 18, 2015
Mitsubishis’s FusoFirst warranty program features an interactive app designed to quickly connect drivers to benefits like 24/7 roadside assistance.
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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.
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GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year
Commercial Carrier Journal has named Joliet, Illinois-based GP Transco its 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year.
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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction
With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
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