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ATDynamics looks to expand national, global footprints
ATDynamics CEO Andrew Smith said at a press conference prior to the Technology and Maintenance Council’s 2013 annual meeting that he projects 50,000 trailers with TrailerTail aerodynamic devices will be operating in the United States in 2014. The company currently has more than 12,000 units (employed by 150 fleets) operating in the United States today. Smith […]
March 10, 2013
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Mitchell 1 launches TruckLabor diagnostic product
Mitchell 1 has launched TruckLabor, a comprehensive labor time estimating product for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, during a press conference March 10 at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville. According to Mitchell 1, TruckLabor will provide truck repair professionals access to mechanical labor times from a single source. With TruckLabor’s Standard Repair Times (SRTs), technicians, […]
March 10, 2013
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Phillips Industries introduces corrosion-resistant quick connect modular system
In response to an ongoing problem of corrosion on 7-way connections, Phillips Industries introduced the STA-DRY QCMS2, a quick-connect modular system designed to reduce corrosion buildup in the electrical systems of commercial vehicles. Phillips’ QCMS2 is semi-hardwired to the tractor to create a complete seal at the 7-way connection, mating directly with Phillips STA-DRY QCS […]
March 10, 2013
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Dana premiers new axle, driveshafts at TMC
Citing TMC as the “perfect” venue for this launch, Dana’s director of product planning, Steve Slesinski showcased a host of new heavy-duty vehicle products today, including the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle and the SPL-350 driveshaft and SPL -250 Inter-Axle. The AdvanTEK 40 is an all-new, 40,000 pound tandem axle designed to lighter and stronger […]
March 10, 2013
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Nissan enters compact van market in a big way
It’s hard to believe that just five years ago, Nissan, a global player in commercial vehicle markets had a net presence of zero in North America. It’s a different scenario today. WIth the successful launch of both a full-sized commerical van and the from-scratch establishment of a commerical-focused dealer network, you’d think the Nissan team […]
March 8, 2013
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Love’s to purchase 50 CNG trucks for fuel delivery
Love’s Travel Stops has agreed to purchase 50 new Freightliner Cascadia trucks with the Cummins Westport 12-liter compressed natural gas engine for its fleet of fuel haulers, operating under the Gemini Transport brand. Gemini, a sister company to Love’s, has been testing the 12-liter CNG engine in one of its Freightliner fuel trucks since September […]
March 7, 2013
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Utilimaster to offer CNG conversions
Utilimaster Corporation announced an alliance with LandiRenzo to offer compressed natural gas conversions on Isuzu NPR-HD gas vehicles. LandiRenzo is a supplier of alternative fuel solutions with over 1.5 million systems sold annually. Utilimaster has been providing alternative fuel solutions including LPG, CNG and plug-in electric since 2003. Utilimaster says the CNG conversion provides current fuel costs savings up to […]
March 7, 2013
Business
Propane popularity propels Work Truck Show
Propane was on prominent display at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week with eight propane exhibitors and 14 propane-powered scattered across the showroom floor. Among the trucks on hand was a Schwann’s grocery delivery truck. The company has been using propane for 40 years and now has 400 depots and 300 fueling stations. […]
March 7, 2013
Business
eNow brings solar solutions to trucking
At a press conference today at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, eNow — a company that provides energy solutions for transportation — showed its new TS-series solar power management system. As concept, the idea it pretty simple: durable solar panel strips are mounted on trailer rooftops to supply addition electrical power to the rig. […]
March 7, 2013
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Sherwin-Williams boosts fleets’ painting options
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes offers one of the most extensive fleet color selection tools: Color Works – The Match Box – designed to meet the needs of the commercial vehicle, fleet, and large truck paint refinishing market. The Match Box is a chromatically arranged system with more than 3,700 colors in 74 hand-held decks, grouped by […]
March 7, 2013
Business
Reading ramps up
Reading Truck and Body president and CEO Brian Nadel admits that his company has been playing its cards close to the vest lately. That was largely due to the wait-and-see nature of the economy the past few years. But that’s about to change. In response to growing customer optimism, Reading has been working hard on […]
March 7, 2013
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XL Hybrids expands Ford upfit offerings
XL Hybrids will offer a hybrid-drive powertrain for Ford E-Series vans beginning in the third quarter of this year. Clay Siegert, Vice President, supply chain for XL Hybrids says the company’s system can be purchased for under $10,000 with an ROI between 3 and 5 years (depending on duty cycles) while offering users up to […]
March 7, 2013
Business
Henderson details brine solution technolgy
Henderson today held a press conference at the Work Truck Show detailing the brine solution mixing technology it gained last Oct. when the company acquired BrineXtreme, a North American manufacturer of roadway anti-icing technology and equipment. Henderson feels that brine solutions — a water salt mixture is more cost-effective, quicker acting and less labor-intensive than […]
March 7, 2013
Business
Navistar changes top leadership
Navistar International Corp. today announced the promotion of Troy Clarke to president and chief executive officer, effective April 15. Clarke, who was serving as president and chief operating officer, will also serve on Navistar’s board. Lewis Campbell, who has served as executive chairman and interim CEO since August, will step down from those positions and […]
March 7, 2013
Business
Meritor Wabco upgrades collision warning, trailer stability systems
Meritor Wabco announced availability of its next-generation OnGuard collision mitigation system. The company also announced availability of its new Rollover Stability Support 1M (RSS 1M) trailer stability control system, and that its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) is available for both OEM installation and aftermarket retrofit. Meritor Wabco said the new OnGuard system is already […]
March 7, 2013
Business
DISH taps Ford with plans to add 200 propane vans
Satellite television provider DISH unveiled Wednesday the first of 200 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-250 cargo vans that will enter the company’s fleet this year. The company estimates these new propane autogas-powered vehicles will lower carbon dioxide emissions by 12.5 million pounds over the lifetime of the fleet’s operation compared to gas-powered counterparts. The […]
March 6, 2013
Business
Mack unveils medium-duty Granite at Work Truck
How about a “little” news from the Work Truck Show? Or, rather, as “little” as things can get when you’re talking about Mack Trucks. The venerable manufacturer chose the Work Truck Show here in Indianapolis to show a new, medium-duty Granite that is optimized for municipalities, landscapers and small contractors. Curtiss Dorwart, vocational product manger […]
March 6, 2013
Business
What’s up with Sprinter these days?
A lot, as it happens. Following the disillusion of the Daimler-Chrysler merger in 2008, Sprinter has flown under the radar a bit here in the States. But the distinctively-styled Mercedes vans remain available at select Freightliner dealerships as well as even more select Mercedes Benz dealerships around the country. Moreover, according to Claus Tritt, Vice […]
March 6, 2013
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