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Hot Bumpers: Newest Offerings For 2015 Pickups
Custom heavy-duty bumpers a big hit at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas For the past four decades manufacturers of automotive aftermarket accessories and performance equipment have come together once a year to show off their newest products for the coming year. The trade-only event is known today as the SEMA Show. The Specialty […]
November 27, 2014
Vocational
Ford Raptor vs Chevy Reaper: The Winner
This Ford/GM performance truck rivalry is one hot competition as both sides push for superiority on-road and off Ford versus Chevy. Mustang versus Camaro. Viper versus Corvette. Which of these great performance cars offers the best bang for the proverbial buck? Those are long-standing debates among gearheads and bench racers loyal to their brands. Such […]
November 25, 2014
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Kenworth adds new options to cabover line
Kenworth has added three new options to its medium duty cabovers that the company says offer increased body customization. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded Paccar […]
November 25, 2014
Business
Every pound counts: New specs, lift-axle systems save fuel, boost payload
There are many good reasons for fleets to review their suspension specs and consider changes to better meet their application requirements as new designs are developed to complement today’s equipment trends.
November 25, 2014
Vocational
Single-family home construction surges in October, apartments slip
Single-family housing production in October reached its highest level since November 2013 while the more volatile multifamily sector brought combined nationwide starts activity down 2.8 percent, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
November 25, 2014
Vocational
Florida municipality implements idling ban for city utility fleet
West Palm Beach, Fla., Mayor Jeri Muoio on Monday announced a new directive banning idling of city utility vehicles for more than five minutes.
November 25, 2014
Business
Truck orders shoot up in October to second-best in history
Total net orders for Class 8 trucks were 45,978 units in October, up 76 percent year-over-year and the second best in the history of the industry.
November 24, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Knights of the Highway: Trucking in 1976 (Part I)
By 1976, it was official: Trucking was on it’s way to being cool! Throw in the country’s 200th Birthday, and it may for very giddy issues of CCJ’s sister magazine, Overdrive!
November 24, 2014
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First Drive: 2015 F-150
2015 F-150 Super Crew 4×4 V-6 or V-8: Which of the four 2015 F-150 engine options suit fleet owner’s needs the best [MPG figures updated: 11/23/14] This is a leap year for Ford trucks. Not in the Gregorian calendar sense, but rather in the technological realm. With the official introduction of the 2015 F-150 and […]
November 22, 2014
Class 3-6
NEW VIDEO: More VORE Raptors, off-road Transit action
Just when the Fun Trucks Friday staff was getting over our SEMA hangover and getting back to reality, the folks at Vegas Off-Road Experience this week released their highlight reel from the show.
November 21, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Trucking in 1971 A New Era Begins
Trucking’s move from the cultural doldrums to a major — and lasting — image of the 1970s was a gradual one. By the early ’70s, the first pieces of what would become the defining era of the American Truck driver were starting to fall into place. And no magazine was better positioned to document that […]
November 20, 2014
Vocational
TER Texas joins Venco Venturo network
Truck and Equipment Repair of Texas (TER Texas) has joined the Venco Venturo distributor network. TER Texas will offer the Venco hoist, Venturo service crane and crane body lines as a key equipment up fitter for new equipment sales, parts and service. “TER Texas is excited about the new partnership with Venco Venturo Industries. This partnership will […]
November 20, 2014
Business
The give and take of low-rolling-resistance tires: Do fleets pay a longevity penalty for them?
Truck spec’ing often is a game of give-and-take. At first glance, it’s a given that low-rolling-resistance tires deliver superior fuel economy performance. But does that performance come at the cost of tire durability and longevity?
November 19, 2014
Test Drives
‘EPIQ’ fuel economy push: Peterbilt takes Model 579 to new heights
The Model 579 was a groundbreaking design for Peterbilt, seamlessly melding traditional Class 8 styling with highly efficient aerodynamics. The new EPIQ package takes this formula further, with more aggressive aerodynamics and a highly optimized and integrated drivetrain. The result is consistently high miles per gallon while allowing owners to bask in Peterbilt’s refined image.
November 18, 2014
Business
Peterbilt announces new Manitoba dealership
Peterbilt Manitoba Ltd. added a third dealership to their group with the opening of Peterbilt Manitoba-East, a parts and service facility in Springfield, Manitoba, just east of Winnipeg, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “We’re pleased to add a new location to our network and expand our ability to serve our customers,” said Dealer Principal Doug […]
November 18, 2014
Business
Bendix set to provide future of trucking insight at Tech Symposium
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems will contribute insight at the second annual Piper Jaffray Technology-Enabled Trucks and Trucking Symposium, which will focus on commercial vehicle industry trends and emerging technologies. Richard Beyer, vice president, engineering and R&D, and a member of the Bendix senior leadership team, will join other commercial vehicle industry leaders in offering expertise […]
November 18, 2014
Business
Kenworth T880 returns to Chillicothe plant with U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Employees at Kenworth Truck Company’s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, built a special Kenworth T880 in October. Today, they welcomed the Kenworth T880 back home with its special load – the official 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. More than 1,000 Kenworth employees gathered for a brief ceremony at the plant and received a good look […]
November 18, 2014
Business
Kenworth releases T680 Advantage video
Kenworth says it has taken fuel efficiency to new heights with its Kenworth T680 Advantage configuration introduced this year. Now, Kenworth has released an informative, 7-1/2-minute video on the key features of the Kenworth T680 Advantage that make it the most fuel-efficient truck in Kenworth’s product lineup. The new video is available by clicking Watch […]
November 18, 2014
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