Trucks: Page 353

Bendix expands on-line brake course

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has expanded its curriculum at the Bendix On-Line Brake School, continuing its mission of providing the most current and in-depth training available to drivers, technicians, distributors, fleets, and owner-operators. Since opening access to its knowledge database and technical resources in March, Bendix continues to add a wide range of new […]

September 16, 2013

New composite service bodies from Maranda

Maranda Corp. has introduced a new line of composite service bodies with a line of 56-CA, 60-CA and 84-CA Composite Service Bodies available for pickups and cab-chassis trucks from Chevrolet, Dodge Ram, Ford and GMC. Combined with a standard rear step bumper and tailgate, the Maranda 56-CA Composite Service Body weighs only slightly more than […]

September 14, 2013

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Boulder Electric Vehicle successfully demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging cross-country

Boulder Electric Vehicle says it has successfully demonstrated their Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) all electric trucks in three separate locations including Michigan, Colorado and California. The first full-powered success came in June in Royal Oak, Mich. With 60 kilowatts of power going in and coming out of the vehicles, Boulder EV became the first EV truck manufacturer to successfully demonstrate V2G […]

September 14, 2013

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Navistar confirms ISB-equipped DuraStar 4300 in production

Our sister site, CCJ, has confirmed that Navistar has completed the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine. A Navistar spokesperson confirmed to CCJ’s Jack Roberts that these units – known as “Q” (Quality) builds – were built in Escobedo, Mexico and will be used to validate […]

September 13, 2013

Navistar puts ISB6.7-equipped DuraStar 4300s into line production

Navistar has exclusively confirmed to CCJ that the build of the first four commercially-available DuraStar 4300 trucks with the Cummins ISB 6.7-liter engine was completed this week. A Navistar spokesperson confirms that these these are known as “Q” (Quality) builds, which were built in Escobedo, Mexico. These units are used to validate production designs and […]

September 13, 2013

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U.S. engine makers ask court to revoke Navistar’s EPA certificates

Rival truck and engine makers have joined forces in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to revoke environmental compliance certificates granted to Navistar Inc. by the EPA for selling engines that do not meet NOx standards.

September 13, 2013

Peterbilt shows off SuperTruck

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased advanced technologies developed to optimize commercial vehicle fuel efficiency during the annual Energy Summit & Fair held on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT), home of the PACCAR Technology Institute. The event was hosted by U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D., who serves on the House Energy and […]

September 13, 2013

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TMC SuperTechs test their mettle on Mack Pinnacle tractors

In an effort to support the cultivation of trucking industry technicians, seven Mack Pinnacle Axle Back models were provided by Mack customer PITT OHIO for the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) National Technician Skills Competition – TMCSuperTech 2013. Mark McLean, Jr. of FedEx Freight from Montgomery, N.Y. was the first-place winner of the 2013 competition. […]

September 13, 2013

O.J. Watson helps power agency hit new heights

Denver-based custom truck builder O.J. Watson is taking customers to new heights. For the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), that meant getting to high-voltage electrical equipment in all sorts of weather and terrain. The Western Area Power Administration is one of four Power Marketing Administrations created to deliver and market energy generated from hydroelectric plants […]

September 13, 2013

ESCO delivers first UltaHaul body in North America

ESCO Corporation says it has delivered its first UltraHaul truck body to Cloud Peak Energy, a Powder River Basin coal mining company in Wyoming, marking ESCO’s first mining truck body delivered in North America. Engineers at ESCO, working closely with Cloud Peak Energy, enhanced a design being sold in Latin America and Asia Pacific, creating […]

September 13, 2013

ESCO Corporation’s first Wyoming built mining truck body, built for Cloud Peak Energy, Wright, WY.

Are automatic transmissions gaining ground?

While some old-timers still prefer manual transmissions, fuel economy and convenience are generating a gradual shift.

September 12, 2013

WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Fail truck

In honor of the USPS announcement that it doesn’t have the money to buy replacement vehicles, here’s a video of a delivery truck in need of serious body repair. You may want to watch this video a few times. There’s a lot going on. Pay close attention to the guy chasing the van. [youtube sqjO6QG0oS8 […]

September 12, 2013

Cash-strapped USPS seeks to lease new delivery vans

Leasing has long been a popular option for drivers too low on cash to buy a vehicle outright, or when keeping and maintaing a vehicle for an extended period didn’t make much sense. Why should the Post Office be any different? Having lost lost $16 billion last year, and having exhausted a $15 billion line […]

September 12, 2013

Lybarger hired to oversee Ox Bodies’ manufacturing

Ox Bodies, Inc., manufacturers of dump truck bodies and end dump trailers, says Ray Lybarger has joined the company as Manufacturing Manager. He will have direct responsibility for production and installation of products, the company says. Prior to joining Ox Bodies, Lybarger served as Director of Operations for Zodiac of North America in the manufacture […]

September 12, 2013

Snap-on’s Pinchuk urges industry collaboration to fight technician shortage

With a potentially significant technician shortage looming, the trucking industry needs help, said Snap-On’s NIcholas Pinchuk.

September 11, 2013

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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Popping a wheelie

Apparently, when the driver of this truck got his license, it was not explained to him that the crane attachment makes the truck significantly taller – ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S STILL EXTENDED! The motorist driving the trailing car deserves some kind of citizenship award for not only managing to dodge the debris, but also dodging the […]

September 11, 2013

New compact ratchet lever hoist from Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon Corporation introduced Tuesday the CM Bandit ratchet lever hoist – the company’s lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet lever hoist ever. The CM Bandit launched this week to the Canadian market, with the U.S. launch to follow this October. The compact CM Bandit is the first HMI-Certified ratchet lever hoist […]

September 11, 2013

Thunder Creek giving away fuel trailer

Thunder Creek Equipment is giving away one of their 750 gallon standard fuel trailer (model #ADT750). The company says it will equip the unit with their most popular options, including a 40 GPM gas powered pump and aluminum wheels. The winner will also be able to choose from one of seven custom paint colors. To […]

September 11, 2013

Trailer Giveaway

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Fleet Compliance

The cost of fleet compliance failures

Compliance failures are threatening fleet survival. Industry experts reveal the critical gaps costing carriers millions.

Security camera overlooking red semi-truck at warehouse loading dock

Cargo theft costs trucking $18 million per day, most loads never recovered

Worker in safety vest checking truck tire in industrial manufacturing facility

Trump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax

All New Volvo Vnl On Highway Fully Loaded Test Drive

Test driving Volvo's all new VNL

White and blue tanker truck with silver trailer parked on concrete lot

Trimac acquires Service Transport Company

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