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California mulling zero-emission technology program
California legislators have scheduled an April 30 hearing on legislation to establish a zero- and near-zero emission technology program for certain vehicles and equipment.
April 18, 2014
Trucks
WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: This Bud’s for you
The accident appears to have been both a dangerous and violent one. However, the end result is the real tragedy…if you’re a beer lover. Bud Light may not be at the upper echelon of the beer chain of command, but it certainly deserved a better fate than plunging 50-plus feet to its untimely demise.
April 17, 2014
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SAF-HOLLAND Introduces SAF INTEGRAL Air Disc Brake Axle System with P89 Wheel End Package
SAF-HOLLAND, a leading global manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels, and landing gear, announces the introduction of its SAF INTEGRAL Air Disc Brake Axle System with P89 Wheel End Package, ideal for SAF air suspension systems. Designed with the fleet in mind, the P89 is a durable, long-life system that is easily maintained.The P89 accommodates up […]
April 16, 2014
Business
ExxonMobil named to NASCAR’s Race to Green initiative
ExxonMobil, the official lubricant technology partner for NASCAR, has been named an official partner of the NASCAR Race to Green initiative for converting NASCAR’s 65 fleet and service vehicles and 16 generators to Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy and Mobil Delvac 1 LE 5W-30 motor oils. Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Mobil 1/Bass […]
April 16, 2014
Vocational
Between-the-rails fuel tank an option on Freightliner M2 106 emergency truck
Freightliner Trucks is now offering an optional between-the-rails fuel tank for its M2 106 vehicles.
April 16, 2014
Business
Automated transmissions a selling point for driver recruiting
Fleets struggling to put drivers in the seat are more willing to pay premiums that come with automated transmissions in used trucks, more so than their owner-operator counterparts, according to a report recently released by NADA.
April 16, 2014
Trucks
Chevy/GMC Announce 2015 CNG Vehicle Pricing
CNG option for 2015 Silverado/Sierra HDs set at $9,500; Express/Savana vans start at $10,825
April 16, 2014
Trucks
Grand Junction continues to grow its local-delivery platform
Grand Junction Inc. reports that a National Retail Federation Top 50 retailer is now using its software-as-a-service platform to manage its national network of local delivery and courier companies. The retailer needed a cloud-based solution that would provide detailed, real-time information, and would give its supply chain team – and, ideally, its couriers – the tools to better control the customer delivery experience.
April 16, 2014
Business
Bridgestone Commercial unveils new Tire Advisor Mobile App
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) today introduced a mobile app designed to help fleets and dealers quickly access and compare information about the Bridgestone family of commercial tire brands. Called Tire Advisor, the app is a one-stop resource connecting users to a comprehensive catalog offering multiple search capabilities with the ability to create a library for […]
April 15, 2014
Business
British Columbia Kenworth dealer moves to larger facility
Inland Kenworth has relocated its Campbell River dealership to a new full-service facility with twice the space of its previous location and a building design with improved lighting and state-of-the-art equipment to speed parts and service support. The new 20,000 square-foot facility is located at 2900 North Island Highway about 1 kilometer north of its […]
April 15, 2014
Business
Cummins nat gas engine recall affects 4,100 Autocars, all major NA truck makers
Another recall related to the Cummins and Cummins-Westport natural gas engines was posted this week, and a list of affected manufacturers shows all major NA OEMs have trucks have been affected.
April 15, 2014
Business
Freightliner adds fuel tank options to M2 106 Emergency Truck model
Freightliner Trucks today announced that a between-the-rails fuel tank is available as an option for its Freightliner M2 106 vehicles. Ideal for ambulance configurations, the new option places a 40 gallon steel fuel tank between the rails at the end of the frame. This allows emergency trucks to have more packaging options such as increased […]
April 15, 2014
Business
Omnitracs to release real-time MPG, tire alerts on MCP platform
Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, announced the upcoming availability of MPG performance information on the its Mobile Computing Platform 110 (MCP110) and 200 (MCP200) user interface. With this enhancement, MPG performance feedback will be delivered directly to the driver via the in-cab unit. “Fuel consumption is a top […]
April 14, 2014
Business
The Dirty Thirties: A CCJ Photo Gallery from 1934
The ’30s were tough for truckers. The Depression was in full swing with no end in sight. Issues of CCJ were thin, to say the least. But many of the companies that stepped up and advertised during those grim times are still with us today.
April 11, 2014
Vocational
Dial 411 for this week’s Fun Trucks Friday
Looking for information on what’s new and unusual in the wide world of hard-working trucks? The staff of Fun Trucks Friday is here to answer the call: Dale Jr. and Jimmy get new old Chevys, a Sprinter van sprints across the African desert and wins, and a prototype rescue drone travels by land and air.
April 11, 2014
Class 3-6
Ford rolls out ultra-luxury Transit van concept
Ford unveiled Thursday its Transit Skyliner Concept luxury van, built by renowned custom shop Galpin Auto Sports. Ford says the concept was developed to showcase the Transit’s versatility and how it can be transformed to fit the needs of limousines and high-end transportation services as well as commercial fleets, shuttle providers and small-business owners. Inside, Transit […]
April 11, 2014
Business
Cummins, China and the future of trucking
I hate math. And math hates me. But I’m going to put aside my loathing of this particular discipline for a moment to illustrate why it seems like every company on the planet today is obsessed with China. For fun, let’s say you own a business that manufactures valve stem caps. And your valve stem […]
April 10, 2014
Business
International details Truck World lineup
Navistar Canada is featuring its International LoneStar on-highway tractor with Cummins ISX15 engine this week at the Truck World Show in Toronto. Made available for order in late 2013, the classic-looking LoneStar truck is cousin to the International ProStar with Cummins ISX15, which was named the American Truck Dealers (ATD) 2014 Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year.   “Canadian […]
April 10, 2014
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