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Earnings report roundup: Paccar, Volvo, Daimler see higher sales and profits
The parent companies of six of the major U.S. truck makers saw year over year increases in sales, revenue and profits, according to earnings reports released last week.
April 30, 2014
Vocational
2014 Power Wagon Shod With Goodyear Wranglers
Goodyear’s 33-inch Wrangler DuraTrac tires provide the Power Wagon with traction to face rugged off-road terrain
April 30, 2014
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Freightliner adds Allison Output Retarder as M2 112 Refuse Truck option
Freightliner Trucks today announced that the Allison Transmissions output retarder is now available as an option for M2 112 Natural Gas refuse trucks spec’d with Allison 3000 and 4000 series RDS transmissions. A selection of Freightliner refuse trucks are on display at WasteExpo 2014 (booth #1022). Integrated with the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas […]
April 30, 2014
Class 3-6
‘Pickers’ pick Ford’s Transit
Ford Transit is joining History’s “American Pickers” as stars Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz travel around the United States, searching remote and rustic locations for classic gems that can be restored and resold. Beginning with Wednesday, April 30 episode, Wolfe and Fritz will drive a 2015 Transit, a full-size van designed for commercial use, in […]
April 30, 2014
Class 3-6
Chevy releases MSRP for City Express cargo van
The 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS – the company’s first entry in the small cargo van segment – was this week assigned a starting price of $22,950, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. The City Express features a standard 2.0L dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing rated […]
April 29, 2014
Business
Mack donates Granite to environmental research group
Mack Trucks donated a new Mack GraniteAxle Forward model to the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) live auction taking place April 30 at WasteExpo 2014. Proceeds from the live auction will fund EREF’s research and education initiatives to help achieve sustainable waste management practices. “We’re proud to again donate a Mack model to the EREF […]
April 29, 2014
Business
Mack debuts new LR Refuse trucks
Mack Trucks today previewed the new MackLR series of low-entry cabover refuse trucks designed with the driver, customer and demands of the rigorous job in mind. Initially available in three-axle 6×4 configurations and powered either by diesel or natural gas, the Mack LR series will be available in 2015. Mack captured customer input during […]
April 29, 2014
Business
American Power Group announces follow-through order for 14 dual fuel glider kits
American Power Group Corporation announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc. (“APG”) has been notified by one of its WheelTime Dealers, Clarke Power Services, of a follow-on order for fourteen additional APG Dual Fuel Conversion systems from an existing early adopter customer who had evaluated an initial unit for approximately 90 days. The conversion order, […]
April 28, 2014
Business
Fontaine says new fifth wheel camera system will modernize coupling process
Fontaine Fifth Wheel is developing a new patent-pending camera system that will make it easier for truck drivers to properly couple and uncouple trailers. The Dual Assist Camera System features two video cameras that work together to give the driver a clear picture of both the fifth wheel and approaching trailer. “Many truck elements, from […]
April 28, 2014
Trucks
Toyota Moving North American HQ To Texas
Toyota consolidates with plan to be out of California and in brand new facilities in Plano, Texas by 2017
April 28, 2014
Trucks
WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: I quit
I’m not sure why this is funny (but it clearly is) because someone easily could have been killed. Also, I assume this is one of the most elaborate resignations ever compiled. That’s easily several thousands dollars worth of Coke. It was nice of the lead moron to make an appearance at the 50 second mark […]
April 28, 2014
Vocational
New Severe Duty design on UltraLife and Omnibrake spring brakes
TSE Brakes says it has introduced its Severe Duty design on UltraLife and Omnibrake spring brakes for increased durability for heavy-duty applications. Severe Duty spring brakes are available in both the UltraLife and OmniBrake models and feature their exclusive design for the industry’s longest service life. Available in a 2430 and 3030 size in 2.5″ or […]
April 28, 2014
Business
Chevrolet announces City Express compact van pricing
The 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS – the brand’s first entry in the small cargo van segment – will have a starting price of $22,950, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. The City Express features a standard 2.0L dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing rated […]
April 28, 2014
Business
The Roaring ’20s: A CCJ Photo Gallery
By the 1920s, trucking’s reputation as a profession and important national industry was well-established. But trucking was still very new and in the midst of a breath-taking technology explosion. As with any start-up industry, hopeful entrepreneurs flooded in, taking advantage of the Stock Market Boom and cheap capital and labor. However, a crash was coming. […]
April 28, 2014
Business
CARB approves compliance extensions of emissions regs for small fleets, owner-operators
CARB voted April 25 to amend some of its emissions regulations deadlines, giving owner-operators and small fleets who financially were unable to comply with the rule some compliance alternatives, though with some changes requested by the Board. Final versions of the amendments will be produced within the next few months.
April 25, 2014
Vocational
Fun Trucks Friday: Mercedes ‘El Camino,’ Bradbery’s ‘bad boy’ and more
The Fun Trucks Friday staff indulges the collective sweet tooth this week. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get. But here at Hard Working Trucks, you can have all you want and not feel guilty.
April 25, 2014
Class 3-6
Amazon.com developing its own ‘last-mile’ network, WSJ reports
Stung by holiday delivery delays, to say nothing of the ever-increasing shipping expenses paid to third-party parcel companies, Amazon.com is developing its own last-mile service in the U.S.
April 25, 2014
Business
CARB hears hours of emotional testimony from fleets, owner-operators on compliance extensions
Proposed amendments to delay some emissions regulations deadlines and allow alternate compliance options for small fleet owners were presented to the California Air Resources Board April 24 to consider and adopt. Trucking reps gave hours of impassioned testimony both for and against the amendments.
April 25, 2014
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