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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
Business
Don’t hold your breath on fleet renewal
Though the automotive industry is going gangbusters, trucking executives see continued barriers to truck buying, including slow rate growth, especially when compared to equipment cost increases.
September 10, 2013
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The new Volvo Trucks configurator
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
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New LED beacons from ECCO
ECCO Group has announced two additions to its Pulse II, 7900 Series, line of LED beacons. Available with either SAE J845 Class I or II specifications, both models are epoxy-encapsulated to meet the needs of severe vibration applications such as mining and waste management. The beacons are available in both five-inch and seven-inch height profiles, […]
September 10, 2013
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Six key areas every fleet purchasing expert should address
Getting the best truck for the best price isn’t the only skill needed by procurement professionals in today’s commercial trucking industry. Managers in charge of procurement and purchasing should have the world view of an economist, commodities expert, seer, mediator, public relations consultant and more, said David Nitzsche, Senior Vice President for AmeriQuest Business Services, said in […]
September 10, 2013
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Ford Transit Connect named International Van of the Year
Ford’s Transit Connect cargo van isn’t even available in the U.S., but it’s already been named the best in the world. The all-new Ford Transit Connect was named “International Van of the Year 2014” at the COMTRANS commercial vehicle exhibition in Moscow Monday. Ford is the first single manufacturer to win the award for two […]
September 9, 2013
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Hirschmann Solutions launches ITAS: Iridium Transceiver Antenna System
Hirschmann Solutions has introduced a new solution for fleet and asset management, the Iridium Transceiver Antenna System (ITAS). The ITAS is a high-performing antenna paired with the Iridium 9602 modem – a state-of-the-art tracking and monitoring device that allows satellite communication from virtually anywhere in the world. Engineered for tracking and telemetry systems, the ITAS solution […]
September 9, 2013
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Kenworth to showcase at NTEA’s New Model Truck Product Conference
Kenworth says it will exhibit two, new Kenworth T880 vocational models and a Kenworth T370 dump truck during NTEA’s New Model Truck Product Conference Sept. 10-12 at the Adoba Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is sponsoring the show, which gives invited body builders an opportunity to preview new model chassis. Leading […]
September 7, 2013
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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: The tipping point
Forking a dumpster can be a challenge in itself. Add some pretty heavy snow, and the opportunity for calamity shoots up significantly. Today’s ‘Whoops’ features a garbage truck driver who manages to snag a dumpster with one of the two forks required to lift it, and then is forced to watch it teeter on the […]
September 7, 2013
Trucks
Hino adds dealer in Chicagoland area
Hino has added JX Enterprises’ Bolingbrook, Ill. location to its dealership sales and service network. According to our sister site, Successful Dealer, dealership General Manager Cary Gallien says over the past several months the company has invested in truck inventory, parts, technician tools and training, merchandise and onsite branding to make ensure JX Hino – […]
September 7, 2013
Trucks
Cabover Body Builder Manual available from Kenworth
Kenworth has released its latest Kenworth Cabover Body Builder Manual, which contains information and guidelines for truck specification and design during the body planning and installation processes. The manual’s information is specific to Kenworth K270 Class 6 and Kenworth K370 Class 7 cabovers. The comprehensive 96-page booklet contains detailed sections on cab and chassis dimensions, […]
September 7, 2013
Business
Central Freight Lines adds 100 Freightliner natural gas trucks to fleet
Freightliner Trucks today announced that Central Freight Lines, Inc. added 100 2014 Freightliner M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors equipped with Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engines to its fleet of more than 1,600 trucks. Headquartered in Waco, Texas, Central Freight Lines is a less-than-truckload (LTL) general commodities carrier providing transportation to both […]
September 6, 2013
Business
Eco-Friendly PACCAR Parts expansion opens in Pennsylvania
PACCAR Parts unveiled a newly expanded Northeastern Parts Distribution Center, located in Lancaster, Pa. The expansion facilitates future growth and parts availability with environmental and technological enhancements, including daylight harvesting and the latest Radio Frequency (RF) technology. “We are excited to share all of the upgrades to our Lancaster distribution center. These enhancements strengthen our […]
September 6, 2013
Business
CVSA’s brake inspection spree starts this weekend
More than 30,000 brake inspections will be performed next week as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week begins Sunday, Sept. 8, and runs to Saturday, Sept. 14.
September 6, 2013
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New slide axle trailer from Fontaine
Fontaine Trailer Company has introduced a new trailer featuring independent sliding axles. Fontaine says its new Infinity Superior Slide is the most versatile platform trailer on the market, and can be configured as a closed tandem set at the rear, a closed tandem set at the front, a full 10′ spread axle, and any combination in between. “(Fontaine dealers) told […]
September 6, 2013
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The benefits of a properly spec’d wheel
When spec’ing a truck, it’s easy for fleet managers to overlook one of the truck’s most basic and vital moving parts: The wheels. Properly spec’d wheels can ease maintenance demands, slash vehicle weight, boost fuel economy and help with driver retention. And some of them look snappy on the truck, which never hurts. Jack Roberts, executive […]
September 6, 2013
Business
Jackson Group opens Salt Lake City Peterbilt dealership
Salt Lake City is home to the newest Peterbilt dealership in the company’s 270-plus dealer network with the relocation of Jackson Group Peterbilt’s flagship store to an outstanding 128,000 square-foot facility. The new, full-service dealership includes 2,500 square-feet of retail display space and 70 service bays – six of which are certified for the maintenance […]
September 5, 2013
Business
JX Enterprises announces Chicago-area Hino dealership
JX Enterprises (JXE) continues to expand its dealer network and ability to serve customers through new products, parts and services with the addition of JX Hino – Chicago, based in Bolingbrook, Ill. “We’re proud to represent the award-winning lineup of Class 5 through 7 Hino trucks and tractors with these versatile, dependable and cost-conscious vehicles […]
September 5, 2013
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Satellite tracking a ‘win-win’ for landscaping fleets
Even just a handful of trucks and crews can be a real handful to manage for a busy landscaping company, yet many company owners assume their fleets are too small to benefit from a modern GPS tracking system.
September 5, 2013
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