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Kenworth set to kick off T680 Road Tour

Kenworth Truck Co. announced the initial tour stops for its T680 Road Tour, which will visit 100 Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada throughout the year. The T680 tour opens Tuesday, May 8, at MHC Kenworth in Denver. During May and June, the T680 tour truck and trailer exhibit also will visit Kenworth […]

April 27, 2012

Mack sponsors refused-focused safety challenge for drivers

The Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2, at Waste Expo 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. The competition allows drivers to demonstrate the skills necessary for safely operating refuse and recycling routes, while at the same time competing for prizes. The Mack Driving Skills Challenge consists of […]

April 27, 2012

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Parts manufacturers hail decision to delay NLRB posting rule

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association this week applauded the April 17 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to grant an injunction in the case brought by the National Association of Manufacturers against the National Labor Relations Board challenging the board’s rule that would require employers to post a […]

April 26, 2012

Omaha Truck Center purchases Isuzu franchise

Omaha Truck Center Inc. announced that it has purchased the Isuzu truck franchise from Performance Isuzu Truck and will begin selling and servicing Isuzu trucks throughout Nebraska; terms were not disclosed. OTC Inc. will begin business as Nebraska Isuzu Truck at the 108th and L Streets location in Omaha. “Purchasing the Isuzu franchise for Nebraska […]

April 26, 2012

Risner succeeds Lasky as Accuride chairman

Accuride Corp. announce that William Lasky has stepped down as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Accuride announced last month Lasky’s decision not to seek re-election following the conclusion of his term. His departure concludes more than 3½ years of service to Accuride. Accuride’s board has elected John Risner, its lead independent director, as […]

April 26, 2012

Mack recognizes dealers

Mack Trucks has named TransEdge Truck Center of Pittsburgh its 2011 North American Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the top-performing distributors within Mack’s North American dealer network. Selection criteria include sales, facilities, personnel, service, parts, general management, customer satisfaction and community service. TransEdge owners Bob and Judy Dwyer opened the Pittsburgh location […]

April 26, 2012

Peterbilt of Norfolk completes addition

Construction recently was completed on a 7,400-square-foot addition to the Peterbilt of Norfolk building in Norfolk, Neb. Eight new bays added to the east end of the metal building opened for business in mid-April at the heavy-truck dealership on Highway 81. The addition to the Norfolk building, which was built in 2008, was needed to […]

April 25, 2012

Navistar to expand partnership with Chinese truckmaker JAC

At the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2012), Navistar Inc. announced its plans to expand its collaboration with Chinese truckmaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. (JAC). At a signing ceremony in conjunction with the tradeshow, Navistar and JAC signed non-binding letters of intent (LOI) to partner on new commercial vehicle opportunities: • Light-duty truck […]

April 25, 2012

Truck-Lite presents awards

Truck-Lite presented Harvey and Karen Zander with the 2011 NAST Truck-Lite Trophy for the art design they’ve created on their 2003 International Model 9001x. The Zanders have more than 322 Truck-Lite LED lighting products on their vehicle. The St. Louis Park, Minn.-based driving team was awarded a $5,000 check and trophy. Jeremy Trout of Tecumseh, […]

April 25, 2012

Chevron Delo welcomes drivers to Million Mile Club

Chevron Lubricants, maker of the Delo brand engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today unveiled the drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in March 2012. Established in 1992, the Chevron says the sponsored program is one of the most prestigious honors in the trucking industry. […]

April 25, 2012

Ryder’s Perry to lead equipment breakout session at CCJ Spring Symposium

With diesel prices back above $4 per gallon, carriers are increasingly looking for new ways to control costs. With more alternative-fuel engine options and a developing infrastructure and distribution network, now may be the time to look at the merits of new fuel sources. At the 2012 CCJ Spring Symposium, Scott Perry, Vice President of […]

April 25, 2012

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Cummins expanding campus in Seymour, Ind.

Cummins Inc. on Tuesday, April 24, announced a significant expansion of its campus in Seymour, Ind., that includes investing $219 million in new construction and the addition of 290 jobs to support the company’s global high horsepower engine business. Tom Linebarger, Cummins chairman and chief executive officer, was joined by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, U.S. […]

April 24, 2012

Auto Truck Group names McGowan western region sales director

Auto Truck Group, a provider of custom upfitted vehicles, announced the promotion of Matt McGowan to the position of director sales, western region. Action plans developed and approved through the company’s recent strategic planning process led to the realignment of its sales team and this new position. Based at the company’s facility in Bartlett, Ill., […]

April 24, 2012

Trailer maker Road Systems recognized for plant safety

Road Systems Inc., a trailer manufacturer and subsidiary of Con-way Inc., announced that it has been honored with the 2011 Plant Safety Award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association. This is the third time that RSI has received this honor from TTMA; the company also was an award recipient in 2004 and 2010. RSI was […]

April 24, 2012

Navistar uses Auto China 2012 to reinforce commitment to market

This week at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2012), Navistar Inc. demonstrated new product opportunities for the Chinese market. In addition, Navistar reinforced its commitment to the Chinese commercial vehicle market and its joint venture partnership with Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. (JAC). “Our vision is to leverage JAC’s capability […]

April 24, 2012

PacLease opens three new Georgia locations

PacLease, which provides customized full-service leasing programs and truck rentals for customers in a wide variety of industries, announced new franchise locations at the following Georgia locations: • Peterbilt PacLease of Atlanta, 172 Van Mar Blvd., Jackson, GA 30233, 404-592-9980; • Peterbilt PacLease of Atlanta, 2395 Old 41 Highway N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-427-7281; and […]

April 23, 2012

8 Wiers employees receive Navistar Diamond Club Awards

Eight employees of Wiers, a fleet management company with three International Trucks dealerships, have been named to Navistar International’s 2011 Diamond Club for Service, which recognizes the highest level of quality customer care among sales and service professionalism in the transportation industry. International inducted 660 people nationwide into the Diamond Club; 31 were from Indiana, […]

April 23, 2012

Meritor names Eckel director, OEM Sales & Canada

Meritor Inc. has appointed Barry Eckel to the position of director, OEM Sales & Canada, as a member of the Meritor DriveForce team. Eckel is responsible for leading the Meritor DriveForce sales and service organization for truck and trailer in Canada. Meritor DriveForce is the company’s newly branded field sales and service organization. The organization […]

April 22, 2012

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