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Kenworth of South Louisiana opens Lake Charles parts and service location
Kenworth of South Louisiana has opened a new parts and service location with two service bays near U.S. Highway 90 in Lake Charles, La. The new Kenworth of South Louisiana dealership is located on 12 acres at 441 S. Goodman Road, just off U.S. Highway 90 and about 1Ž2 mile east of Exits 10B and […]
July 16, 2014
Business
APU manufacturer Idle Free acquired by Phillips & Temro Industries
Phillips & Temro Industries (“PTI”), a portfolio company of Audax Group, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Idle Free Systems, Inc (“Idle Free”). Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Idle Free provides idle elimination auxiliary power unit (APU) solutions for over-the-road, day cab, and work truck markets. The acquisition of Idle Free Systems expands […]
July 16, 2014
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Business
Peterbilt announces 75th Anniversary Celebration in Stockton, CA
Peterbilt says it is expecting thousands of enthusiasts and current and former employees to gather October 25th at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., for a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peterbilt Motors Company. The 75th Anniversary Peterbilt Truck Show is anticipated to feature up to 400 show trucks representing milestone models […]
July 16, 2014
Class 3-6
Have questions about the Ram ProMaster City? Hangout Thursday
With the launch of the all-new ProMaster City come plenty of questions, so the Ram Commercial team has organized a Web event to provide the answers.
July 16, 2014
Class 3-6
SUVs, crossovers overtake sedans, become most popular body style in U.S.
For the first time, retail registrations of sport utility vehicles and crossovers have surpassed sedans in the U.S., while pickups and vans have slipped, according to the recent analysis of new vehicle retail registrations by IHS Automotive.
July 16, 2014
Trucks
‘Huge potential’ for propane systems, full production underway for CleanFUEL USA S2G, C2
CleanFUEL USA has begun full production of two prominent products powered by its Liquid Propane Injection system, the Freightliner Custom Chassis S2G medium-duty truck and the Thomas Built C2 school bus.
July 16, 2014
Class 3-6
Zenith electric commercial van certified by EPA
Electric shuttle and cargo van builder Zenith Motors reports that Zenith Electric Vans have become the first electric commercial van to receive a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certificate of Conformity.
July 16, 2014
Business
Agency makes carrier insurance increase priority, delays Safety Fitness Determination rule
The prospect of a proposed Safety Fitness Determination rule coming this year seems to have diminished, as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made its work on producing a rule raising the minimum amount of liability insurance for carriers a higher priority, according to projected rule publication dates in a recent DOT report.
July 15, 2014
Vocational
Light utility vehicles, work trucks, trailers top Lojack list of stolen commercial equipment
LoJack Corp. on Tuesday released new data from the company’s annual study of construction equipment theft and recovery in the U.S., showing that work trucks and trailers are the top targets for thieves and California is again the leading state for such thefts.
July 15, 2014
Vocational
EPA certifies 8.8-liter alt-fuel engine by Power Solutions International
Power Solutions International reports that the EPA has certified the company’s 8.8-liter propane and natural gas fueled engine for on-highway applications. The new engine is designed to suit a wide range of on-highway applications, including vocational trucks, school and transit buses, delivery fleets, recreational vehicles, tow and utility trucks and garbage trucks.
July 15, 2014
Business
Customer shipments of Navistar vocational trucks with 9- and 10-liter SCR engines begins
Navistar, Inc. announced today that it has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar and International WorkStar vehicles with the company’s 9- and 10-liter engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The company’s internal testing shows these products are delivering up to eight percent in fuel economy improvement over the previous generation. “Our field test customers are […]
July 15, 2014
Vocational
International ships first 9, 10 liter SCR work truck engines
Navistar, Inc. said Tuesday it has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar and International WorkStar vehicles with the company’s 9- and 10-liter engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The company’s internal testing shows these products are delivering up to eight percent in fuel economy improvement over the previous generation. “Our field test customers are seeing […]
July 15, 2014
Business
Cummins introduces reduced emissions medium-duty truck engine
Today, Cummins Inc. announced the development of an engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by as much as 80 percent compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. The work was jointly funded by Cummins in partnership with the California Energy Commission (CEC). CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted through human […]
July 14, 2014
Trucks
Cummins-powered 2.8-liter, E-85 truck shows big reduction in CO2 emissions
Cummins Inc. on Monday reported development of an engine and powertrain that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80 percent compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck.
July 14, 2014
Vocational
Money Saver: Refurbish Pickup DPFs, Don’t Remove
DPF CLEANING: The Green Solution The time has come for many of the higher-mileage pickup diesels equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF) where a costly decision has to be made: replace, remove or refurbish the clogged DPF. Yes, even though today’s heavy-duty pickups have DPF filter regeneration, they still need either: 1) to be replaced at […]
July 14, 2014
Business
OEMs discuss future of remote diagnostics, safety technology
There’s work to be done on improving remote diagnostics and integrating safety technology, said representatives from four major truck OEMs at the Truckload Carriers Association’s 31st Annual Refrigerated Division Conference in Park City, Utah. Participants included Kevin Baney, chief engineer for Kenworth, David Hames, general manager of marketing & strategy for Daimler Trucks North America, […]
July 14, 2014
Vocational
Isuzu rolls out new N-Series model
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has introduced the latest addition to its wide range of N-Series diesel trucks, the NPR-XD. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000-lb., the NPR-XD bridges the gap between the NPR-HD (GVWR of 14,500-lb.) and the 17,950-lb. GVWR NQR. The new model was announced this week as part of […]
July 14, 2014
Business
Class-action suit claims Navistar concealed MaxxForce defects, seeks damages for ’08-’13 buyers
A class-action lawsuit filed July 10 brought three trucking companies against Navistar-International echoes claims of similar lawsuits filed this week: The truck and engine maker knew its EGR-only MaxxForce engines had defects and Navistar concealed those problems from buyers.
July 11, 2014
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