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2016 Chevy Volt Charges Ahead
1,000-miles between fill-ups; GM’s newest hybrid unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), aka the Detroit Auto Show,
January 12, 2015
Trucks
WiNG CNG Approved for Ford Transit Vans
CNG-certifcation from EPA; CARB approval coming soon for Ford’s Westport partner
January 8, 2015
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Vocational
Polaris Rangers Get Deluxe Treatment in 2015
2015 Diesel Rangers get Deluxe model loaded with features that make the work environment more productive
January 8, 2015
Business
Trucking co. profits, fuel economy benefits drive strongest year of truck sales in 10 years
Pent-up demand, increasing fuel economy and carrier profitability all contributed to the second best year on record for truck sales.
January 8, 2015
Business
Kenworth, Pete, International vie for ATD’s Truck of the Year
The nominees are International WorkStar 7600, Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck with Paccar MX-13 Engine and Peterbilt Model 567.
January 7, 2015
Vocational
3 easy steps to diesel engine winterization
Below-freezing temperatures and accumulating snowfall means that it’s time to winterize vehicles. Here are some of the most critical maintenance procedures that need to be scheduled, courtesy of Cummins Pacific.
January 6, 2015
Vocational
Uconnect Send Destination App Simplifies Navigation
When the Send to Vehicle icon is chosen, the destination address will automatically be sent to the vehicle
January 6, 2015
Business
Kenworth delivers 1 millionth truck
Kenworth Truck Company celebrated its historic one millionth truck produced in the company’s 91 years during a special ceremony before Christmas at Kenworth’s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. The milestone truck is a Kenworth T680 Advantage with the 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine and factory-installed Kenworth aerodynamic package. The truck was presented to TransAm Trucking in […]
January 6, 2015
Business
Historically high fleet sales major force in General Motors’ strong 2014 performance
General Motors Co. dealers in the United States delivered 274,483 vehicles last month for the company’s best December sales in seven years. Total sales were up 19 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales were up 23 percent and fleet deliveries were up 6 percent. “Chevrolet was strong in every segment of the market, from […]
January 6, 2015
Business
NHTSA grants CMA/Double Coin petition for Inconsequential Compliance for tire sidewall markings
CMA and Double Coin Holdings today announced formal notification by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) on December 30, 2014 that they agreed with CMA position that the stated noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. According to NHTSA, no additional obligation for providing a remedy or notification is required. NHTSA established a decision with […]
January 6, 2015
Business
Chevron announces last round of 2014 Million Mile Club honorees
Chevron Products Company today announced the ten drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in December 2014.  Established in 1992, the Chevron Delo sponsored program is one of the most prestigious honors in the trucking industry. The Red Eye Radio Million Mile Club honors truck […]
January 6, 2015
Business
Brake inspection spree out-of-service rate jumped in 2014, CVSA reports
Enforcers in the annual week-long inspection spree held in September placed 2,162 trucks — 16.2 percent of the vehicles inspected — out of service, according to CVSA. The percentage of vehicles placed out of service jumped a few points from 2013’s record-low of 13.5 percent.
January 5, 2015
Vocational
Rental of Fleet Pickups On The Rise
Fleet managers and business owners eyeing rentals of new pickups to supplement growing fleet needs.
January 3, 2015
Business
Ryder offers free language translation service for pre-owned vehicle customers
Ryder System today announced that it has partnered with telephone interpretation service, Language Select, to provide seamless communications in over 200 different languages for its pre-owned vehicle customers. Customers simply call 1-800-USED-TRK (1-800-873-3875) and Ryder will bring a Language Select interpreter on the line. Customer’s vehicle needs will then be clearly translated to a Ryder sales […]
December 31, 2014
Business
PACLEASE launches new website
PacLease unveiled a completely new web site today (www.PacLease.com), which provides full information on PacLease’s full-service leasing, rental and contract maintenance programs. PacLease offers medium- and heavy-duty Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks through its franchise network, which consists of more than 500 locations through North America.  “The site is very easy to navigate and provides […]
December 31, 2014
Business
Ryder System blog tracks trucking technology changes
With more buyers looking to snap up advanced features at used vehicle prices, here’s a look at current and upcoming features that are altering the trucking landscape.
December 31, 2014
Vocational
WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Wheelie popper
This video is a little slow to develop, but the first 60 seconds set up the action. It’s fun to pretend you have superhuman strength … until you’re reminded that you’re just a regular schmo posing for the camera.
December 30, 2014
Trucks
Hotshot operator profile: Sue and Kevin Nelson
By Todd Dills OWNER-OPERATORS: Sue and Kevin Nelson TRUCKS/TRAILERS: 2000 Ford F250 diesel pickup and 26-ft. gooseneck trailer; 2012 4×2 Freightliner Columbia, 48-ft. step deck FREIGHT: Mining, fracking equipment, vehicles, anything that will fit on one of their deck trailers ‘Hotshot on steroids’ Ohio-based Straight Forward Transportation owner-operators Sue and Kevin Nelson started hauling hotshot […]
December 29, 2014
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