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Business
Annual fleet ‘checkup’ details trucking equipment trends, operational concerns
The survey overview shouldn’t surprise anyone: Fleets will be less aggressive in purchasing new equipment next year as the driver shortage continues to hamper capacity growth. But the real value of Chris Kemmer’s analysis is in the details regarding exactly which equipment fleets are purchasing and why.
October 27, 2014
Vocational
Monday Morning Safety Meeting: Winter Driving Tips
Preparation – of the vehicle and the driver – is the key for safe winter driving Managers looking for a good winter topic for the weekly Monday morning safety meeting don’t have to look very far for subject matter: Checking the weather out the office window and looking at the trucks in the parking lot […]
October 26, 2014
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Trucks
Isuzu, Telogis form telematics partnership
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America says it has become the eighth original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to partner with Telogis to offer telematics as a factory-fit option. A number of OEMs now embed telematics platforms in their vehicles to capture and monitor advanced engine diagnostics data in an effort to help their fleet customers maximize the […]
October 26, 2014
Business
CARB set to enforce aero add-on rule for 2011-2013 trucks and trailers
California’s Air Resources Board issued regulatory guidance this week saying the state is cleared to enforce elements of its emissions regulations that require truck and trailer owners to install aerodynamic add-on devices and use certain tires.
October 24, 2014
Class 3-6
Lexani Andalucia: a Sprinter conversion for ‘business or pleasure’
Luxury coach customizer Lexani Motorcars this week rolled out its Andalucia – a beautiful Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion “offering the ultimate in relaxation while traveling for business or pleasure,” and perfect for a fall Fun Trucks Friday.
October 24, 2014
Vocational
Considering propane for fleet or equipment? The math just got easier
A suite of cost calculator tools designed to estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel is now available. The calculator is aimed customers in three of the industry’s fastest-growing markets: agriculture, commercial landscape and on-road fleets.
October 24, 2014
Class 3-6
Chevy’s new cargo van headed to dealers
Chevrolet says it began shipping its all-new 2015 City Express cargo van to dealerships Thursday. Chevrolet offers web tools onChevrolet.com that provides customization options for potential buyers of the van that carries a starting price of $22,950. “We understand our customers are often too busy to step away from the office to visit a dealership,” says Ed Peper, […]
October 23, 2014
Test Drives
CCJ takes Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ for a test drive
CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts is at Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, this week to get the details on Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ tractor and take it for a test drive. Here are live tweets and video coverage from today’s action.
October 23, 2014
Vocational
Housing starts back above 1 million in Sept., but builder confidence slips
For the third time this year, nationwide housing starts surpassed the million-mark, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
October 23, 2014
Vocational
Reading Truck Body, OEM Systems form CNG partnership
Reading Truck Body, LLC, manufacturer of vocational truck bodies, and OEM Systems, LLC, compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion provider, have announced a strategic partnership that offers customers the best one-stop solution in CNG systems for service trucks and fleets. “With OEM Systems’ expansive knowledge and experience with CNG conversions, Reading will deepen its portfolio and broaden […]
October 23, 2014
Trucks
FedEx to add 50,000 seasonal positions, projects record-setting holiday
FedEx Corp. is forecasting another record holiday, and projects Dec. 15 to be the busiest day in company history with a forecasted 22.6 million shipments moving around the world.
October 23, 2014
Class 3-6
Mercedes-Benz to bring Sprinter van production to North America; US deliveries trail only Germany
To improve global efficiency, Mercedes-Benz will be bringing production of the next generation of its large van to North America, the company reported Tuesday.
October 22, 2014
Trucks
Hino Trucks celebrates 30 years in U.S.; ‘best is yet to come’
Hino Trucks is marking a milestone: 30 years in business in the United States. Founded in 1984 as a limited distributorship with responsibility for importing class 4 through 7 cab-over trucks, Hino has evolved into a prominent U.S. company with a dealer network of more than 200 points, assembly and manufacturing facilities in Williamstown, W.Va., […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Ryder opens new Charlotte, NC, maintenance and rental facility
Ryder System, Inc. announced the opening of its new maintenance and rental facility in Charlotte, N.C. – Ryder’s third operating location in the area. The facility provides state-of-the-art maintenance and rental services for commercial fleets. Located at 201 Forsyth Hall, the facility features four drive-through maintenance repair bays, one wash bay, and a full service fuel […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Peterbilt unveils Model 220 clear frame rail package
Peterbilt’s new medium-duty Model 220 can now be spec’d with a clear frame rail package that provides up to 10 inches of additional frame rail space (versus the previous clear frame rail package), Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “This new option is ideal for customers in applications such as beverage delivery, street sweeping and striping […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Carrier Transicold boosts reefer unit warranties
Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its Vector trailer refrigeration units. “Vector systems deliver dual benefits of reduced maintenance and higher system reliability because they are less complex than conventional mechanical systems and comparative semi-electric systems,” said Patrick McDonald, product manager – trailer, Carrier Transicold. “Our latest-generation Vector units build on this legacy, […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Bendix receives Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership Award
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is the recipient of the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership Award for Overall Best Supplier of Advanced Safety Systems for Heavy-Duty Trucks. Frost & Sullivan honored Bendix as the premier manufacturer of advanced safety enhancement products in the North American heavy-duty market, citing the company’s technological expertise and wide range […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Hino Trucks celebrates 30th anniversary in U.S.
Hino Trucks reached a milestone of 30 years in business in the United States. Founded in 1984 as a limited distributorship with responsibility for importing class 4 through 7 cab-over trucks, Hino has evolved into a prominent U.S. company with a dealer network of more than 200 points, assembly and manufacturing facilities in Williamstown WV […]
October 22, 2014
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