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Autogas: An AltFuel on the rise

Diesel. Biodiesel. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Hydrogen. Propane. There are so many alternatives that choosing an alternative fuel can be a daunting task. “All those fuels have opportunity,” says Tucker Perkins, Chief Business Development Officer for the Propane Education and Research Council. “I don’t think we’ve ever claimed to be the one […]

February 12, 2014

East Texas Mack named 2013 Distributor of the Year

Mack Trucks today announced that East Texas Mack Sales, LLC, Longview, Texas is its 2013 North American Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the top-performing distributors within Mack’s North American dealer network based on sales, facilities, service, general management, customer satisfaction, parts, personnel and community service. A Mack distributor since 1976, East Texas […]

February 12, 2014

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C.R. England, Shell hook up on LNG fuel agreement

C.R. England announced today a multi-year liquefied natural gas bulk fueling agreement to be supplied by Shell. C.R. England will replace existing diesel trucks with LNG-powered trucks with Cummins Engine’s new 12 liter spark-ignited ISX engine. The trucks will service southern California, the most mature market for natural gas on-highway transportation in the United States. […]

February 12, 2014

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Supply of used medium-duty trucks ‘more than enough’

An abundant supply of medium-duty used trucks has kept prices down, while the construction truck market firmed up to close out 2013 and is poised for a recovery, according to NADA’s February Commercial Truck Guidelines.

February 12, 2014

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Ingersoll Axle selects Meritor Tire Inflation System

Meritor announced today that Ingersoll Axle (IMT) has selected the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS by P.S.I) as its preferred Automatic Tire inflation System (ATIS) on its line of trailer axles for the commercial trailer market. Fleet and OEM customers can now easily specify the preparation of IMT trailer axles at various levels, such as bare […]

February 12, 2014

Clean Energy Fuels defends bet on LNG

Responding to criticism from some stock analysts, Clean Energy Fuels says its investment in America’s Natural Gas Highway and LNG is a smart one – and that critics have understated the company’s strong position in CNG fueling.

February 12, 2014

Photo Flashback: Trucking, 1977 (Part I)

By 1977, trucking was all the rage in the U.S. The free-wheeling highway life was captured in a succession of popular films like “Convoy” and “Smokey and the Bandit.” And the good times were reflected in the high-profile ads seen in issues of CCJ at the time.

February 11, 2014

Eaton adopts customer input for aftermarket transmission program

Power management company Eaton has made several enhancements to its lineup of FLEX REMAN transmissions to better equip truck dealers and truck OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to meet the aftermarket needs of their customers. Among the improvements to the FLEX product line is changing the part numbers to a model based part number. This change […]

February 11, 2014

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Kinedyne offering training video for Kaptive Beam System

Kinedyne has produced a free training video outlining the best-use tips and common misuses for its Kaptive Beam System. The 11-minute training video will be available to all new and existing Kaptive Beam customers by special request made to Kinedyne’s National Product Manager – Engineered Solutions, Scott Frazier. Interested customers can contact Scott Frazier through […]

February 11, 2014

Fontaine Modification announces new Fleet and Vocational Truck business units

Fontaine Modification, North America’s most comprehensive provider of truck modification services for OEMs, dealers and fleets, has established two new business units: Fontaine Modification Fleet Services and Fontaine Modification Vocational Services. The move is designed to enable Fontaine Modification to respond more nimbly to its customers’ needs in these key market segments. “We strive to […]

February 10, 2014

WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Washout

This video has “it.” “It” being the recipe for disaster; rain, wet roads, motorists plowing through a red light at an intersection.

February 10, 2014

Kenworth, Peterbilt issue two recalls for door latch, seat bell defects

Paccar, parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth, has issued two recalls for more than 21,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt model trucks for potential defects related to the door latch assembly on some trucks and the seat belt assembly on others.

February 10, 2014

Baja-style Pickup Bed Rack

New Baja Rak holds LED light bars up to 50″ wide and fits full-size pickups.

February 7, 2014

Earnings report roundup: Paccar sees record revenue, Daimler doubles truck profit, Volvo profits down

Daimler, Paccar and Volvo have all reported their fourth quarter earnings this week, rounding out the list of reports for all major North American truck maker.

February 7, 2014

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CCJ Test Drive: Peterbilt’s Model 567 Dump Truck (with photo gallery)

Peterbilt’s latest vocational truck is clearly designed with drivers foremost in mind, writes CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts.

February 7, 2014

Chrysler recalls 9,655 Ram ProMaster vans over accelerator issue

Chrysler is recalling an estimated 9,655 2014 Ram ProMaster full-size vans to install a new pedal stop to repair a potential accelerator issue.

February 7, 2014

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Chevy’s new City Express to compete with Ford Transit Connect

Chevrolet’s all-new 2015 City Express, on display this week at the Chicago Auto Show, is designed to match maneuverability and cargo-hauling flexibility with efficiency. Based on the Nissan NV200, the small van is aimed at urban business owners and fleet managers, but it’s clearly taking aim at the Ford Transit Connect in providing value-driven capability with low operating costs.

February 7, 2014

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Bulkmatic Transport outfitting fleet with SmartDrive

Bulkmatic Transport, a Griffith, Ind.-based dry bulk transportation services provider, is outfitting its entire fleet of over 500 vehicles with the SmartDrive video and data capture system.

February 7, 2014

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.

Headquartered in Ohio, Kandel Transport Inc. is a regional carrier specializing in temperature-controlled food transport.

Kandel Transport acquired by Nagle Companies

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Marten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to return

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U.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck drivers

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

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