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Pickups dominate US diesel market, light-duty offerings expected to grow
Diesel registrations accounted for 2.8 percent of all passenger vehicles in 2013 – cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and vans. However, diesels accounted for 10.6 percent of all pickup truck registrations.
July 11, 2014
Vocational
VMAC 6.7L Super Duty Hydraulic Air Compressor
VMAC PREDATAIR HHP60 Delivers High-Capacity Performance With Low Hydraulic Flow Super Duty 4×4 owners who equip their 2012-newer trucks with service bodies know the challenges of up-fitting a high-capacity air compressor to the 6.7s’ low-pressure Live Drive PTO system. Canada’s VMAC has solved such compatibility and performance concerns with the PREDATAIR HHP60. The PREDATAIR HHP60 delivers high capacity […]
July 11, 2014
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NHTSA: Stahl PTO Pressure Switch Recall For Super Duties
Leaking Stahl oil pressure switch on some Muncie PTOs may be fire hazard on 2009-2014 F-250/350/450/550s
July 11, 2014
Business
The future begins today: Technology that will revolutionize trucking is already here
Europe is the center of automotive and truck design today, and with what I’ve seen in recent weeks from Meritor, Dailmer and ZF, it’s clear revolutionary changes are coming to the North American trucking industry. And fleets who can figure out how to use it to their advantage will be the winners in the end.
July 10, 2014
Vocational
Landscape pros to volunteer services at Arlington National Cemetery
Hundreds of lawn and landscape industry professionals will volunteer at Arlington National Cemetery to beautify and improve more than one quarter of the cemetery’s historic grounds on July 28.
July 10, 2014
Vocational
Westport WiNG Ford F-250, F-350 receive CARB certification
Westport has received certification from the California Air Resources Board for its 2015 model year Westport WiNG Power System Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks with the dedicated compressed natural gas system, the company reports.
July 10, 2014
Trucks
Freightliner Custom Chassis releases mobile app
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has released a new mobile app that connects customers with its nationwide dealer and service network from anywhere around the clock. The 24/7 Direct app from FCCC made its debut in Apple’s App Store for the iOS mobile operating system this week, joining recently released versions of the app for […]
July 10, 2014
Business
Video log: Test driving ZF’s new transmission, trying out remote-controlled truck and trailer
Transmission maker ZF unveiled a new automated transmission and a new system that allows drivers to operate their truck from outside of the cab using a tablet computer. Here’s CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts’ footage from test driving both.
July 9, 2014
Business
Cummins names Rich Freeland president, COO
Cummins announced this week a restructuring of its leadership positions, in which former head of its engine business, Rich Freeland, will become president of the company and chief operating officer.
July 9, 2014
Business
ZF unveils new automated transmission, remote controlled parking
ZF showed off a wide array of new systems in Germany this week, but the highlights, however, have to be an all-new dual-clutch automated manual transmission and the new Smart Truck Maneuvering System, which allows a driver to position a truck from outside the cab using a tablet computer.
July 9, 2014
Trucks
New liftgate from Tommy Gate
Tommy Gate has released a new Tuckunder Series Liftgate (TKT) for flatbed, stake, and van bodies. TKT Models, the first Tuckunder-style liftgates ever produced by Tommy Gate, incorporate a wide-arm, dual-cylinder design along with numerous installation, operation, and service features to maximize both operator and upfitter convenience. TKT Models are initially being offered with self-leveling, […]
July 9, 2014
Vocational
Roller Cabinet Tool Storage
GearWrench XL Series Roller Cabinets Mechanic’s tool storage is critical to maximizing shop efficiency and minimizing operating costs related to theft and loss. A good solution is  XL Tool Storage series tool cabinets from GearWrench. They feature a trigger-lock drawer-pull system that keeps drawers in place, opens with a natural pull operation, and automatically closes […]
July 9, 2014
Business
Carriers sue Navistar over alleged defects of its EGR-only MaxxForce engines
Three trucking companies have filed lawsuits against truck and engine maker Navistar International claiming its 2011 and 2012 MaxxForce engines were defective and didn’t meet federal 2010 emissions standards. The lawsuits further allege Navistar knew its engines were flawed yet concealed that information from truck buyers.
July 8, 2014
Business
Volkswagen’s rumored Paccar purchase: Does it make sense for VW?
Following rumors last week that European mega-manufacturer Volkswagen was poised to buy U.S. truck maker Paccar (owner of Peterbilt and Kenworth brands), CCJ sister site Successful Dealer’s Editor Jason Cannon broke down the ins and outs of a potential deal.
July 7, 2014
Class 3-6
Ford commercial van sales taking off
Ford Motor Company June 2014 U.S. sales of 222,064 vehicles declined 6 percent from a year ago, but sales of Transit Connect posted a best-ever sales month, following record sales in May Transit Connect sales totaled 4,573 vehicles – a 29 percent gain over 2013. Retail sales increased 55 percent, with strong sales coming from […]
July 7, 2014
Trucks
WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Air mail
Today’s video comes to you via my hometown, Birmingham, Ala. This may be the most viral video involving the USPS since Lance Armstrong stepped off into oblivion. Anyone who’s gotten mail in Birmingham (or didn’t get it) isn’t surprised by this. The biggest surprise is that it happened in broad daylight and this guy never […]
July 7, 2014
Business
Class 8 orders remain strong in June, reports show
Two preliminary reports on Class 8 orders for June show strong year-over-year growth and a continuation of positive trends of healthy truck orders of late.
July 7, 2014
Business
GTL: Trucking’s next ‘alt’ fuel?
What if instead of burning natural gas directly as a fuel it could be converted to high-energy diesel fuel capable of being dropped in diesel engines already on the road today?
July 7, 2014
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