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WORK TRUCK WHOOPS!: Dump truck tips, spills load
It’s not hard to figure out that heavy trucks and soft soil rarely result in good things happening. Well, unless you have a youtube account and a camera handy. Watch as this dump truck operator completely defies the laws of physics and common sense, and dumps his load – and his truck – in record […]
August 5, 2013
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Reading launches new website
Reading Truck Bodies (RTB) has launched a new website you should check out: www.readingbody.com. The company says updated banners on home page better refelct its newest product offerings, and includes easier global navigation across the top to the core sites – RTB, RED and Distributor Login Site. Reading says it added a “breadcrumb trail” […]
August 5, 2013
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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.
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Thermo King presents ‘green’ award to company for use of Sprinters
Thermo King presented Sheetz Inc., an Altoona, Pa.-based, family-owned convenience restaurant chain operation, with the “Energy Efficiency Leader Award” in recognition of its outstanding efforts to increase the company’s environmentally sound practices. Sheetz is the first ever convenience retail chain to win the award. Sheetz took delivery of a customized delivery fleet of 52 Thermo King multi-temperature […]
August 2, 2013
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LED headlamps now standard on Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Trucks announced this week the company will make Truck-Lite high visibility LED headlamps standard on all Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks. According to our sister site, Successful Dealer, the headlamps were custom-engineered by Truck-Lite specifically for the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution. The company says LED lights offer superior nighttime driver visibility and enhanced safety, […]
August 1, 2013
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VMAC unveils new diesel drive compressor
VMAC has released its new RAPTAIR-MF Multifunction Diesel Drive, a self-contained unit combining compressed air, an AC generator, welder, battery charger, booster and hydraulic capability with VMAC’s trademarked Advanced Digital Controls. Created specifically for the mobile market, VMAC says the system delivers 45CFM and up to 175 PSI and was designed to address concerns about fuel […]
August 1, 2013
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New ratchet straps from US Cargo Control
US Cargo Control has recently added new products to its selection of 2 inch ratchet straps. The company says recently added items include several new colors, lengths, end fittings, and ratchet styles, such as stainless steel ratchet straps, camo straps, and car tie downs in a new Auto & Axel Tie Down Straps category. The Van Trailer Tie […]
August 1, 2013
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Service upfit available for Ram CV
Adrian Steel has released an upfit for the Ram cargo van, an interior packages designed to help service professionals organize tools and equipment. Adrian Steel says it developed the package specifically for the Ram cargo van for General Service, Locksmiths, Electricians and PHVAC professionals. The packages include a combination of shelving, drawers, cabinets, and a partition. Each package is developed […]
August 1, 2013
Business
Cascadia sleeper now available with natural gas engine
The natural gas-powered Freightliner Cascadia will soon be available in a 48-inch sleeper cab option, the truck maker announced this week.
July 31, 2013
Business
Snap-on designs tough technician workstation
Snap-on’s Verdict Mobile Work Station (KRSC332PC) is welded, not bolted, for added strength and is equipped with a mounting plate inside the lid with preset weld nuts to attach the monitor permanently and securely for viewing from a distance when the lid is open. The fully enclosed system is designed to be easy to open […]
July 31, 2013
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Navistar boosts owner loyalty program
Navistar International Corp. Wednesday announced enhanced benefits of the company’s owner loyalty program, International Advantage. Benefits now include advanced fleet management tools, 24/7 dedicated concierge service and exclusive offers on vehicles, parts, service and more. “…We recognize the importance of providing value above and beyond the vehicle itself,” said Mike Cerilli, vice president truck marketing, Navistar, […]
July 31, 2013
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New one-ton snow plow from Henderson
Henderson says it has developed a street-ready, one-ton, medium-duty snow plow. The MTP Flex features dual outboard reversing cylinders, up to 9 inches of trip-edge clearance, a flexible orange polymer moldboard, dual flexing arms, adjustable torsion springs, level-lift, reinforced pivot points, electric or hydraulic cab control, quick connect/disconnect and ease of maintenance. With its flexible […]
July 31, 2013
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New app coordinates Dallas trucking events
A new app currently available for download in the Apple Store and via Google play offers a one-stop information shop for several industry events scheduled for Dallas in August. The app includes agendas, floor plans, exhibitors and sponsors, session descriptions and speaker bios for the Great American Trucking Show (GATS), Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, ProPickup Truck […]
July 31, 2013
Business
Freightliner touts marketshare lead
If you note a certain spring in the step of the folks at Freightliner, it’s not in your imagination: 2013 is shaping up to be a banner year for the truck manufacturer in both heavy- and medium-duty markets. At a press briefing and natural gas technology seminar in Napa Valley, California today, Mark Lampert, senior […]
July 30, 2013
Business
Penske to acquire Western Star Australia for $200 million
The Penske Automotive Group has inked a deal to buy Western Star Australia for $200 million from Transpacific Industries Group.
July 30, 2013
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Westport holding NG webinar
Westport will hold a free webinar, “Making the Shift to Natural Gas: Best Practices for Fleets,” August 8 from 1-2 p.m. The webinar will cover the practical considerations fleets need to make to adopt natural gas vehicles, including: driver and technician training, maintenance practices, preparing the facility and shop and educating communities. This session will also feature a […]
July 30, 2013
Trucks
Pluss Corp. completes integration with Hino managed inventory program
Pluss Corporation, a provider of resource management software for truck and heavy-equipment dealers, distributors, fleet owners and repair facilities, says it has completed an integration with Hino Truck’s managed inventory (HMI) program. “This integration will ensure that we have the right Hino parts in stock, at the right time to meet our customers demand for Hino […]
July 30, 2013
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AGM batteries: More bang for your buck?
New trucking rules and regulations have placed increasingly greater demands on a truck’s electrical system, and sometimes a unit’s battery just can’t keep up. Jack Roberts, Equipment Editor of our sister site, CCJ, says some battery makers believe absorbed glass mat (AGM) technologies may be a solution. While not a new technology in the field, […]
July 30, 2013
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New tool for cargo control
Buyers Products introduces new rotating D-rings with mounting brackets. The D-rings have a 1-in. diameter and are forged from strong carbon steel with a 15,586-lb. working load limit. Buyers Products says applications load limits may vary per installation and the rotating D-rings are not designed for overhead use. “These versatile rings are ideal for […]
July 30, 2013
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