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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Allison introduces fully automatic hybrid transmission

Allison Transmission announced Wednesday, March 6, the unveiling of its H 3000 hybrid-propulsion system for commercial vehicles at NTEA’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The transmission, says Allison, was designed for use in medium- and heavy-duty trucks in applications like distribution, refuse, utility and shuttle. It’s based on Allison’s 3000 series transmission and is powered […]

March 6, 2013

Ram unveils ProMaster commercial van

Ram Commercial Truck introduced its newest entry in the commercial van market in Indianapolis Wednesday – the Ram ProMaster. “Ram Truck brand has the opportunity to work directly with our successful colleagues at Fiat Professional on vehicles we feel will resonate with North American customers,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand […]

March 6, 2013

TerraStar 4×4 debuts at Work Truck Show

International has finally unveiled its much anticipated four-wheel-drive TerraStar vocational truck. This new TerraStar model features a 300 horsepower, 6.8 liter, V-8 engine cranking out 660 pound-feet of torque. International has specifically targeted construction, utility, landscaping and other off-highway applications as the niche markets for this truck. The TerraStar 4×4 features an Allison Optimized 1000 […]

March 6, 2013

Titan designs replacement fuel tank for Ford Econoline

Titan Fuel Tanks’ cross-linked polyethylene replacement fuel tank (8020199) is designed for 1999-2010 Ford Econoline diesel cutaway cab and chassis vehicles and to eliminate diesel fuel line contamination resulting from lining delamination in original equipment and aftermarket fuel tanks made of steel. The solid polymer tank body is built to be immune to the effects […]

March 6, 2013

Freightliner Frameworks program finalizes upfitter relationship

Freightliner today at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis unveiled its new Frameworks Truck Equipment Manufacturers Program. Dave Hames, general manager for Freightliner, says the new program is designed to formalize the relationship between the OEM and truck body upfitters. “We recognize that for many of our customers we are not the final manufacturer of […]

March 6, 2013

Freightliner’s Dave Hames

Ford offers new take on commercial van design

Ford Motor Company announced today the introduction of the all-new Transit chassis cab and cutaway models, which it says is engineered to tackle an almost unlimited variety of specialized jobs and vocations. The company also unveiled the next-generation Transit Connect compact van/wagon. Tim Stoehr, commercial truck marketing manager for Ford, says the Transit Connect jumped-started […]

March 6, 2013

Len Deluca, director of commercial vehicle sales and marketing for Ford, introduces the company’s new Transit Connect compact van.

Aero skirt made from scrap semi-trailers

Sustainable Aerodynamic Concepts’ Aerosmart trailer skirt is made with repurposed aluminum from scrap semi-trailers, allowing for custom colors and logos. The skirt’s airflow reduction helps improve aerodynamics and fuel savings while reducing road spray. The three-panel dock-friendly design accommodates quick and easy installation while streamlining replacement of damaged panels. A 6-inch flexible, durable rubber edge […]

March 5, 2013

GM Launches Business Elite fleet program

Chevrolet and GMC are introducing a new commercial dealer program – Business Elite – at 469 dealerships nationwide today. GM says the Business Elite program, which is targeted at business customers who own one to 100 vehicles, is designed to provide the country’s estimated 400,000 small-to-mid-size businesses with the industry’s best sales and service experience […]

March 1, 2013

Eaton unveils Fuller Advantage transmission family

Eaton has announced the launch of its Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty 10 speed transmissions, which is scheduled for commercial production this September. Fuller Advantage Series transmissions will be available in both manual and automated designs, with automated versions scheduled for production in the first quarter of 2014. Driven by the limited availability of experienced […]

February 28, 2013

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Volvo names 2012 U.S. Dealer of the Year

Volvo Trucks named GATR of Sauk Rapids, Minn. the 2012 U.S. Dealer of the Year, marking the second consecutive year receiving the award. The annual Volvo Trucks Dealer of the Year award honors the dealership’s organization and employees for overall accomplishment and performance. Selection criteria for the award includes outstanding performance in new truck and […]

February 28, 2013

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Volvo Vnl Sleeper Review[20]

The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality

CCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.

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