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Palfinger adds Darr Equipment to network

Palfinger North America has named Darr Equipment Co. a new Truck Mounted Forklift dealer in the states of Texas and Oklahoma. These regions cover 81 and 75 counties respectively. Serving both the earth moving and materials handling industries since 1954, Darr Equipment Co. strives to keep end-users working by providing them with the best in new […]

July 8, 2013

FedEx buying 1,900 lightweight vans, converting 10 units to hybrid

FedEx Express has purchased 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Utilimaster, a division of Spartan Motors. The vans will join the 400 Reach vehicles already in service, giving FedEx Express the largest lightweight, composite-body vehicle fleet in the industry, with approximately 2,300 vehicles. The Reach van, equipped with a four-cylinder, 3.0-liter Isuzu diesel engine, has 35 […]

July 8, 2013

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Rugby unveils new dump body design

Rugby Manufacturing recently unveiled its redesigned line of Eliminator LP dump bodies, available in carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel in 9’ and 11’ lengths with interchangeable parts. A 12’ model is available in carbon steel and aluminum. The steel model features a seamless, one-piece 10 gauge steel floor for optimum strength and durability, Rugby […]

July 4, 2013

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Georgia Kenworth dealer opens new parts location

Tifton, Georgia, Kenworth dealer Trans Power has opened a new parts location one mile west of U.S. Interstate 75. “Our new location in the Tifton Industrial Park will offer our customers more convenient access to proprietary and aftermarket parts for vocational truck operators and regional haulers as well,” said Ed Birkitt, Trans Power vice president […]

July 3, 2013

Ox Bodies launches new website

Ox Bodies recently launched a new website featuring its complete line of Class 6–8 dump truck bodies, end dump trailers, platform bodies, specialty equipment and related accessories. The new interactive site is designed to maximize the experience for end users, providing a look at Ox Bodies’ complete line of products. Visually, the site’s design reflects […]

July 3, 2013

Firestone sweepstakes to award ’13 Peterbilt as prize

In the Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes, the tire maker will be giving away a 2013 Peterbilt. The company’s also going on a road tour to minor league baseball games and college football games.

July 2, 2013

Kenworth updates K270 and K370 fuel tank options

Kenworth’s K270 and K370 medium duty cabovers now offer the option of a second 45-gallon fuel tank, providing customers greater range and longer operating times between refuelings. The second, 45-gallon rectangular fuel tank utilizes approximately 28 inches of frame space, clearance between the battery box and the fuel tank is nearly 5-1/2 inches, and from […]

July 1, 2013

Mitsubishi Fuso will offer StepSaver bodies on Canter trucks

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) says it will partner with Supreme Corp. to offer the StepSaver body on its line of Canter FE Series work trucks. The company says the StepSaver body provides curb-side access to the cargo area through a low-step entry near the front passenger side of the body. The truck comes […]

July 1, 2013

Texas construction fleets turning to autogas

Builders across the state of Texas already utilize propane in green building, however, many Texas builders are just discovering the benefits of powering their own vehicle fleets on clean-burning propane autogas. According to the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), autogas fleets save an average of $1.50 per gallon on fuel costs, and propane-powered vehicles also require […]

June 28, 2013

Kenworth adds option for second fuel tank

Kenworth’s announced Friday it will offer an option of a second 45-gallon fuel tank on its K270 and K370 medium duty cabover trucks. The second rectangular fuel tank uses approximately 28 inches of frame space, clearance between the battery box and the fuel tank is nearly 5-1/2 inches, and from back of the cab to the […]

June 28, 2013

Chevron announces third DELO bass boat give away

Chevron Products Company announced its third Delo Big Bass Boat sweepstakes which runs through October 31. Participants can register at ChevronDelo.com for the chance to win a fully equipped 2013 ZX190 Skeeter bass boat and other prizes*. “With the Delo brand, one of our main areas of focus is equipment durability,” said Jim Gambill, North […]

June 27, 2013

Bendix celebrates 25 years at Acuña Manufacturing facility

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is celebrating a quarter-century of expansion, innovation, safety, and community involvement at its Acuña, Mexico, facility. Established in May 1988, Bendix’s Acuña manufacturing operation consists of three state-of-the-art facilities employing more than 1,000 workers and encompassing 412,000 square feet. The Bendix Acuña operation also supports a distribution center in Mexico […]

June 27, 2013

Fleet execs give real-world insight into making natural gas work

Jerry McGuire isn’t the only one waiting for someone to show him the money. Fleet managers considering the adaptation of natural gas are on the lookout, too. Information abounds about how much cheaper natural gas is when compared to diesel. However, with the price of an alt-fuel truck far surpassing that of conventional tractors, concerns […]

June 27, 2013

Kenworth adds Hendrickson option to T270 and T370 models

The Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty models equipped with factory-installed, front drive axles are now available for order with the Hendrickson PRIMAAX EX rear air suspension. “To help customers meet their requirements in demanding vocational applications, Kenworth continues to expand its suspension offering with quality products,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. […]

June 27, 2013

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Schneider National installs intermodal trailer tracking technology

Schneider National announced that it is installing new tracking technology across its fleet of van trailers and intermodal containers. The new technology provides Schneider and its customers with continuous, real-time information regarding the location and load status of each trailer and container while adding new supply chain efficiencies. The installation includes an upgrade to the […]

June 27, 2013

Procter & Gamble says only Green Fleets need apply

If you’re going to move product for Procter & Gamble (P&G), you’re going to have to make an effort to go green. The company announced at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. Thursday that it plans to be one of the first large shippers to convert a significant percentage of its for-hire truck loads to […]

June 27, 2013

Liberator introduces propane 6 liter engine

Liberator Engine Company, LLC introduced its first propane engine to the public at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. Wednesday. After nearly two years in development, the 6 liter propane power plant will be available in the fourth quarter this year. Liberator President Jody Stirewalt says the the engine produces 230 horsepower and 630 foot […]

June 26, 2013

Trillium CNG commits to building 101 public access Class 8 CNG stations

Trillium CNG announced plans Wednesday at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. to build 101 public access Class 8 truck accessible CNG stations over the coming three years. Trillium president Mary Boettcher says the company’s business model for public access stations consists of securing a fuel purchase agreement with an anchor customer for each station […]

June 26, 2013

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

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