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Move over, General Lee — Mitsubishi Canter takes a shot at TV stardom
Working through its local dealer, Highway Motors, Inc., Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) leased a Canter FE160 cabover with dry van body to Black Dog Salvage, Inc., Roanoke, VA, for use in its architectural salvage business. As it turns out, the crew of Black Dog Salvage also stars in a TV series called Salvage […]
December 16, 2014
Business
Eaton announces expanded UltraShift Plus warranty coverage
Eaton has increased the functionality in its lineup of UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions with enhancements that allow for compatibility with 2-speed axles. Geared primarily to increase the appeal of UltraShift PLUS among vocational customers, especially dump and heavy haul fleets, the new compatibility provides a cost-saving alternative to torque converter automatic transmissions. The new features include enhanced gear reduction […]
December 16, 2014
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Business
Volvo debuts second “Welcome to my Cab” episode celebrating truckers
Volvo Trucks debuted this week the second installment of its popular “Welcome to My Cab” series recently featuring Tim Baumgartner, owner of a heavy-duty towing operation, and his award-winning “Freedom Flyer,” a patriotic-themed Volvo VNL. Baumgartner, a veteran of the Vietnam War and founder and owner of Crockett’s Interstate Towing in Eugene, Oregon, customized his Volvo […]
December 16, 2014
Business
Peterbilt celebrates 75th year with truck show, 351 Pete show trucks
Held at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds, Peterbilt says the party attracted 351 Peterbilts, which the truck makers bills as “the largest collection of Peterbilt trucks ever assembled.”
December 16, 2014
Business
Navistar cuts losses, reports $619M loss for 2014, $72M loss in4Q
Navistar International Corporation announced Dec. 16 it posted a net loss of $72 million in the fourth quarter of the 2014 fiscal year. The company also announced a loss of $619 million for the entire 2014 fiscal year.
December 16, 2014
Business
What technicians wish you knew about truck maintenance
Top technicians say they would like more fleets to request basic training from either dealerships or the OEMs when they buy new units.
December 15, 2014
Business
Restart rollback: Trucking praises Congressional action, challenges ahead include retraining enforcers, reprogramming e-logs
Trucking groups have applauded Congress’ action to suspend certain HOS provisions, pending further study. Enforcers and e-log manufacturers, however, now must scramble to react.
December 15, 2014
Business
Counting down the top 10 stories of 2014: No. 10
Every day between now and Christmas, CCJ will review one of the top 10 stories of 2014 based on number of page views at CCJDigital.com. Check back every day for an update to the list. No. 10: Daimler unveils autonomous truck concept At a press event in Germany on July 3, Daimler Trucks pulled the […]
December 15, 2014
Trucks
Lincoln Industries displaying bull bars
Lincoln Industries says it will be displaying its recently modified After Effect brand of large-diameter bull bars and step bars at two events surrounding the 2014 Wrangler National Final Rodeo (NFR) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. After Effect products will be exhibited at the Wrangler Hollywood Theatre during the Wrangler NFR Countdown Show. […]
December 12, 2014
Business
ICYMI Index: 6 numbers to catch you up on this week’s trucking happenings
Potential hours-of-service changes (and typical Congressional drama) offered quite a ride this week, news wise. Catch up on that story and five others with the weekly ICYMI Index.
December 12, 2014
Vocational
Winter Driving Tips & Tricks
When the roads get slippery, it’s time to take a conservative driving approach Winter can bring with it a variety of adverse weather conditions from snow and ice to rain and fog. All of these unpredictable elements can make driving in winter challenging for everyone. When winter rains and snows hit, reminding company drivers on […]
December 11, 2014
Vocational
Winches, Hitches & Couplers: What’s New
New products for making “the connection” on display at SEMA 2014 Whether you need a new winch, hitch, or hitch accessories, there were plenty of new products to choose from at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year. Pickup owners are always in need of making a connection. Sometimes it’s as simple as […]
December 11, 2014
Vocational
Long-Term Vehicle Loans Cost Companies Thousands
Extending loans an extra year can easily add $6,000 to vehicle price according to Requisite Press Study Long-term financing your next truck may sound like a good way to keep monthly costs down. But in the long run it’s costing your company thousands of dollars just to get an extra year on a loan for […]
December 10, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Mid-Eighties Madness: Trucking in 1985
By 1985, trucking’s Golden Age was over and CCJ’s sister magazine, Overdrive, had toned things down considerably. Owner-operators were still a huge market segment, though. And technology was starting to permeate every aspect of truck design and use.
December 10, 2014
Business
Working the problem: Information technology and downtime
My refrigerator at home has a computer motherboard in it. I can’t tell you what the hell that motherboard does. But I can tell you that it costs $275 (plus labor) to replace. And that I’ve replaced it twice in the 10 years I’ve had this ‘fridge. Computers are everywhere today. And if you’re my […]
December 10, 2014
Class 3-6
Storage Equipment Available For ProMaster City Van
Ranger Design brings out new van storage equipment for 2015 Ram ProMaster City A wide selection of shelving, ladder racks and partitions designed to provide ease of access storage and improve productivity for the 2015 Ram ProMaster City Van is now available from Ranger Design. This should be great news for Contractor, Service, Electrical, HVAC, Plumber and Delivery owners […]
December 9, 2014
Business
Volvo and Mack open Uptime support center to help fleets avoid downtime
The facility houses more than 150 highly trained product- and customer-support specialists whose sole mission is to leverage Mack and Volvo telematics technology to get trucks moving and keep them moving for customers all across North America.
December 9, 2014
Business
Con-way Truckload opens IdleAir facility at Laredo terminal
Con-way Truckload has opened a new dedicated IdleAir facility at its terminal in Laredo, Texas. The 19-space IdleAir facility provides drivers with in-cab services, including air conditioning, heat, internet connectivity, DIRECTV, and 120V electricity to eliminate the need for idling.
December 9, 2014
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