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Fuso develops new idle limiter for Canter trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) says it has developed an Idle Limit System (ILS) option that can be applied to any of its 2012 through 2015 model-year Fuso Canter work trucks. The ILS programming can be activated at a port-of-entry or by any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer and can be set at the […]
August 27, 2014
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Liquidation of electrical contracting giant begins; auction co. still rounding up fleet
The liquidation of assets owned by bankrupt electrical contractor Truland Systems is under way with the first online auction of trucks, trailers, vans, bucket trucks and other vehicles.
August 27, 2014
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FIELD TEST: All-electric terminal truck completes shift on single charge
ITS Technologies & Logistics and vehicle maker Orange EV report the successful demonstration of Orange’s T-Series electric terminal truck at ITS’ Edgerton, Kan., intermodal operations. “Terminal trucks are critical to the services ITS provides to our rail intermodal customers,” says ITS Senior Vice President of Intermodal Operations Ron Teague. “Terminal trucks work long hours, often […]
August 27, 2014
Business
Seat belts, natural gas pains and a glimpse at the future
A bit on “smart” seatbelts and the latest on natural gas adoption in trucking and its alleged “stalling point.”
August 26, 2014
Business
Idle Free Systems inks Maine dealer agreement
APU manufacturer Idle Free Systems announced Aug. 25 it had signed a deal with Maine-based dealer O’Connor Motor Company, which has locations in Portland, Maine, and Augusta, Maine. O’Connor sells Hino, Isuzu, Mack, Volvo and Western Star. Per the Idle Free Systems deal, the two locations will now sell Idle Free complete Electric Auxiliary Power […]
August 26, 2014
Business
Photo Gallery: The 2014 Great American Trucking Show (Part I)
CCJ and Overdrive’s parent company Randall-Reilly hosts the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas every August. Click through to see the sights that caught executive editor Jack Roberts’ eye during the show last week.
August 26, 2014
Trucks
New regional, PU&D tire from Bridgestone
Bridgestone’s Firestone FS561 is an on-highway all-position radial tire designed to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling and is recommended for steering applications in regional and pickup-and-delivery use. A rugged casing with sidewall protector ribs is engineered to resist cuts, snags and abrasions from curbing and impacts, while the sidewall design helps reduce tire […]
August 26, 2014
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Road Test: A week behind the wheel of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Road Tested 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Crew Cab 4×4 SLT; a V-6 1/2-ton that delivers big Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing […]
August 22, 2014
Business
GATS speakers talk drivers’ role in CSA, inspections and nat gas adoption
Jeff Langloss, federal program manager for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the state of Texas, during his “CSA: Pre- and Post-trip Inpection” seminar at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, drove home the importance of the driver in carriers’ Vehicle Maintenance BASIC scores in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. He broke down […]
August 22, 2014
Vocational
What will Phase II greenhouse gas standards mean for work trucks?
Easier said than done: Truck, engine and body makers, along with buyers and operators, are strongly encouraging government regulators to consider real-world operating factors in the development of the next round of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency standards.
August 22, 2014
Vocational
Driller puts bi-fuel F-250s to work in Colorado play
A day in the life of a bi-fuel pickup truck in Noble Energy’s fleet includes getting around in the resource-rich Denver-Julesburg Basin, east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado – putting about 1,800 miles a month on the hard working truck. Noble Energy’s fleet of over 100 natural gas trucks comprises roughly 10 per cent of its […]
August 22, 2014
Business
Mack announces new 13L, 505-hp powertrain option
Mack announced this week it has a new powertrain offering: A 505-hp Mack MP8 dubbed the 505C+.
August 21, 2014
Business
Minimizer celebrating 30 years with $30,000 giveaway
Minimizer is giving away $30,000 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, which is this year, the fender manufacturer announced Aug. 21 at the Great American Trucking Show.
August 21, 2014
Business
Panel: Telematics come of age, fleets realizing benefits
Fleets today are starting to see real benefits from maintenance-focused telematics systems on trucks — but work remains to fully optimize current communications systems. That was message from a panel of telematics experts speaking to attendees at the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
August 21, 2014
Business
Technology changing needs of drivers and technicians, panel says
If new truck technologies are not applied correctly, they can be counterproductive for fleets looking to reap expensive fuel savings and safety benefits.
August 21, 2014
Vocational
Polaris GEM Utility ATV Ideal For Specialty Jobs
GEM Extends Utility ATV Offerings; Polaris M1400, electric eM 1400 LSV now available through nationwide dealer network Polaris is well-know in ATV circles for  their high-performance side-by-sides. But they also have another arm called GEM that offers transport and light utility vehicles ideal for landscaping and speciality applications. The latest GEM is the new Polaris® M1400™ gas-powered  and the GEM eM™1400 LSV street-legal electric utility vehicle. The […]
August 21, 2014
Business
From data to the driverless truck
The deployment of autonomous trucks isn’t here yet, but Rich Glasmann, vice president, OEM strategy, sales and marketing at Omnitracs, says it’s not as far away as one might believe.
August 21, 2014
Vocational
Natgas motor fuel sales in Texas come in at 2x estimates
Sales of natural gas motor fuel are surging in Texas. “Natural gas vehicles are becoming mainstream faster than expected,” says Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter. “And there’s plenty of room for growth.”
August 21, 2014
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