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Paper Transport to test CNG/diesel dual fuel system

GreenMan Technologies Inc. announced that its American Power Group Inc. subsidiary has signed a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Test Vehicle Exemption agreement with Paper Transport Inc. to launch an over-the-road test of APG’s dual fuel system. The EPA exemption will allow APG to gather critical performance and emissions data on a pre-dual fuel and post-dual […]

May 9, 2011

DTNA’s Daum provides keynote address at ACT Expo 2011

Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America, provided the keynote address at the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo 2011, where he discussed DTNA’s long-term leadership in diesel efficiency programs and alternative fuel options, making note of the company’s many achievements in these sectors, including BlueTec Emissions Technology; its five-year commitment to […]

May 9, 2011

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Peterbilt launches RollTek side rollover protection

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the availability of IMMI RollTek side rollover protection on all Peterbilt Class 8 vehicles. The RollTek protection system has been integrated in the Atlas Premium Air Ride, high back driver’s seat. “Safety is a paramount concern for Peterbilt and is always an important consideration with fleets,” says Bill Jackson, Peterbilt general […]

May 9, 2011

Goodyear super single designed for tough applications

The Goodyear all-position G278 MSD Super Single tire for tough and severe-duty on-/off-highway and vocational applications – including construction, concrete, oil service and logging – replaces the G178 Super Single and is designed for enhanced mileage due to a one-inch-larger footprint, deeper tread depth and special compounding. Available in 385, 425 and 445/65R sizes in […]

May 9, 2011

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Toyo touts SmartWay-certified M657 drive tire

Toyo Tires’ M657 on-highway drive tire is SmartWay-certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is suited for long-haul highway applications while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The tire features the company’s proprietary e-balance technology, which includes a stiffer belt package and bead construction for improved tire life, endurance, irregular wear resistance and fuel […]

May 9, 2011

Bergstrom celebrates 20,000 Nite no-idle systems

Bergstrom Inc., a provider of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, on Monday, May 9, celebrated the production of the 20,000th Nite no-idle system. The 20,000th unit, produced at Bergstrom’s corporate headquarters in Rockford, Ill., was a Nite Phoenix system, the newest model in Bergstrom’s popular battery-powered no-idle systems. In addition to the Nite […]

May 9, 2011

Penray names Heavy Duty Salesman of the Year

Mike Goodheart recently was named Penray’s Heavy Duty Salesman of the Year. Goodheart has been with the company for 38 years and is currently the director of sales in Penray’s West Region. “Mike has been an integral part of Penray’s success through the years, and this award recognizes his hard work and commitment to our […]

May 9, 2011

Fleet One names Earhart VP/customer experience

Fleet One, a provider of fuel cards and fleet-related payment solutions to businesses and government agencies with vehicles, announced that Suzi Earhart has been hired for the newly-created position of vice president of customer experience. Earhart has spent most of her career in customer service organizations, most recently as senior director of customer care desktop […]

May 9, 2011

Ryder taking delivery of 70 NG tractors

Freightliner Trucks announced that it has begun to deliver the first 70 of 182 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 natural gas tractors to commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions provider Ryder System. The order is part of Ryder’s agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments to launch a natural gas truck rental and leasing […]

May 8, 2011

Freightliner 114 SD SBA to be available with NG

At last week’s Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif., Freightliner Trucks announced that its new 114 Severe Duty set-back axle truck will be available with natural gas technology. Designed for severe-duty segments such as construction and other markets, the new 114SD SBA is designed for lighter weight and added durability for heavy-duty vocational […]

May 8, 2011

Parker Chelsea PTO helps ease hydraulic pump installation

Parker Chelsea’s 892 series PTO is designed to make hydraulic pump installation simpler in oil field exploration and maintenance trucks. The 892 series helps provide maximum clearance for 4700 series transmissions and includes a wet spline system that lubricates the mating PTO and pump shafts to help increase component life. The 892 series also features […]

May 8, 2011

Air Power adds new products

Air Power Systems Co. recently added the AV-195 and VM-2-X to its existing line of product offerings. The AV-195, designed for vehicles that have electric power takeoffs or in-cab PTO controls, offers metering hoist control and is available with the same console options as their AV-295 valves; additional options include deadman’s handle and tailgate controls. […]

May 8, 2011

Ideal, Classic Brand couplings now NSF-certified

Ideal Clamp Products, a designer and manufacturer of gear, hose and specialty clamps, announced that Ideal and Classic Brand standard-duty no-hub couplings in sizes 1½ inch through 10 inches are now NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified under listing number C0056103. “What this certification does is verify compliance to CISPI 310 by an independent third party,” […]

May 8, 2011

ATDynamics earns CARB award

The California Air Resources Board held its second CoolCalifornia.org Small Business Award ceremony, honoring ATDynamics, South San Francisco and 22 other small businesses from across the state for their climate-smart actions. The program recognizes California small businesses that demonstrate leadership and made notable, voluntary achievements toward reducing their climate impact. “These California small business owners […]

May 8, 2011

Freightliner Custom Chassis recognized for lean manufacturing strides

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. recently earned top honors from parent company Daimler AG, which chose the company as its global leader in the human infrastructure component of its lean manufacturing processes. FCCC won the award for strides made during the past two years against key performance indicators in areas such as product quality, labor efficiency, […]

May 8, 2011

Kenworth plant receives environmental honor

The Kenworth Truck Co. manufacturing plant in Renton, Wash., recently was honored with a 2010 Gold Award presented by the King County Industrial Waste Program. The award is for compliance with the plant’s industrial wastewater discharge permit and recognized one year of no wastewater violations of any kind covering discharge, permit, ordinance, reporting, self-monitoring and […]

May 8, 2011

Continental truck tires available at TA, Petro locations

Continental Tire the Americas announced the signing of a multiyear agreement to sell Continental brand commercial tires at TravelCenters of America and Petro Stopping Center sites throughout the United States and Canada. “In order to support our national fleet and owner-operator customers with greater distribution of Continental truck tires on the highway, we are happy […]

May 5, 2011

Peterson LED meets California trailer compliance

Peterson announced that its Model 354 Series of LED Mid-Turn Lights meets the SAE J2039 performance standards legally required by Title 13 for use on long trailers in the state of California. The light is designed to provide the intense brilliance and wide angle of visibility set by J2039. California is the only state where […]

May 5, 2011

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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