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Slagle addresses rumors about Mack moving to Mexico

On the Feb. 20th episode of the CBS television series “Undercover Boss,” Denny Slagle, president and chief executive officer of Mack Trucks Inc., addressed employee rumors about the company moving production to Mexico, said it’s important that products continue to be made in the United States, and expressed his belief that Mack can remain competitive […]

February 24, 2011

Rush Enterprises acquires Ford franchise in Orlando, Fla.

Rush Enterprises Inc. announced that its at its subsidiary, Rush Truck Centers of Florida Inc., has acquired certain assets of Heintzelman’s Truck Center, a Ford truck dealer in Orlando, Fla., for about $4.7 million. Rush will operate this newly acquired location as Rush Truck Center – Orlando, offering Ford trucks, parts, service, leasing, financing and […]

February 24, 2011

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Spartan Chassis offers Navistar MaxxForce 13 on 2011 Gladiator

Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, announced that a multiyear supply agreement has been signed with the Navistar Engine Group allowing for the expansion of clean diesel engine offerings on its signature emergency response cab and chassis, the Gladiator. Spartan is offering the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010-compliant MaxxForce 13 Big Bore engine on […]

February 24, 2011

Adkins named president of Advantage companies

Sister companies Advantage Truck Center and Advantage Truck Leasing recently named Ken Adkins as their new president, responsible for all aspects of the two companies as they work toward improving and expanding their scope of operations. Adkins has more than 26 years of experience in the trucking industry with emphasis on leasing, dedicated logistics, and […]

February 24, 2011

Bosch receives technology innovation award for QuietCast brakes

Bosch has received the Frost & Sullivan 2010 North American Technology Innovation of the Year Award in the Brake Components Aftermarket for its QuietCast brakes, which “represent the first major technological improvement in friction products in more than five years,” Frost & Sullivan notes in the award. Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive & Transportation group – […]

February 24, 2011

ATIS, TPMS field test results presented at TMC tire inflation roundtable

During the recent Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting, Al Cohn, director of new market development and engineering support for Pressure Systems International, organized and moderated a roundtable discussion focusing on Tire Inflation Pressure Technologies as part of the S.2 Tire and Wheel Study Group. Presented at the session were results from a recent 12-month […]

February 23, 2011

Navistar’s PartSmart parts line expands product offerings

Navistar announced that its PartSmart private-label brand of truck and bus parts is expanding to offer customers additional depth and breadth on commonly ordered replacement parts. The PartSmart line now incorporates more of the most frequently ordered parts, says Kim Speciale, senior marketing manager for Navistar Parts. “From brake chambers to chrome accessories, PartSmart parts […]

February 23, 2011

Navistar announces OPOC engine technology agreement

Navistar International announced that it is involved in an agreement with Eco Motors International supporting the development of the latter company’s OPOC—opposed piston, opposed cylinder—engine. The engine is constructed of perfectly balanced, two cylinder, opposed piston units that can be linked together with an electric clutch. When two or more units are incorporated into a […]

February 22, 2011

Mack gets new Alaska dealer

Construction Machinery Industrial, a construction equipment dealer in Alaska, has expanded its business by becoming a Mack Trucks Inc. full-service dealer. CMI now offers Mack sales, parts and service in its locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan. The Mack product line offered to customers in the state is suited for the mining operations, civil […]

February 22, 2011

Roush CleanTech propane autogas Ford E-450 cutaways receive CARB OK

Roush CleanTech announced that its propane autogas fuel system for Ford E-450 cutaway vans, the first shipment of which will leave Michigan this month, has received certification by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board for sale in all 50 states. Southern California-based AvcoGas Propane Sales and Service, a Roush CleanTech-certified […]

February 22, 2011

Gates launches Barricade fuel injection hose

Gates Corp.’s Automotive Aftermarket unit now offers Barricade Fuel Injection hose, a line of low-permeation hoses designed to withstand a wide range of fuel blends, improve vehicle safety, help protect the environment and improve fuel efficiency. The line for carbureted automobiles and small-engine/off-highway applications also has added two new diameters and is approved for use […]

February 22, 2011

Travis Body & Trailer acquires Everlite assets

Travis Body & Trailer Inc. on Monday, Feb. 21, announced the completion of the acquisition of the assets of Everlite Inc., the former manufacturer of the Alumatech Trailer product line. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, includes all of Everlite’s manufacturing assets, intellectual property, drawings, extrusion dies and all production and sales records, […]

February 21, 2011

Labelmaster expands warehouse product line

Labelmaster, a manufacturer and distributor of regulatory compliance products, announced additions to its warehouse product line. New shipping cartons, packaging materials, spill management products and work gloves now are available. The new 84-page 2011 Winter Warehouse Source catalog showcases new and best-selling products in one convenient place. New personalized shipping cartons with company logo, company […]

February 21, 2011

ACC seeks change to brake rules for triple saddle-mount combinations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations by eliminating the requirement for operational brakes on the last saddle-mounted truck or tractor in a triple saddle-mount combination, except when a full mount is present. The proposal is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Automobile […]

February 19, 2011

Truck weight reform bill reintroduced in Congress

A federal truck weight reform bill known as the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Mike Michaud (D-Maine) and Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) as H.R. 763. The bill’s reintroduction comes as Congress considers the first Highway Reauthorization package in more than six years. “SETA provides a critical […]

February 19, 2011

MHC Kenworth Colorado named 2010 Kenworth Dealer of Year

MHC Kenworth Colorado was named 2010 Kenworth Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently at the Paccar Engine Plant in Columbus, Miss. NorCal Kenworth was named 2010 Kenworth Medium Duty Dealer of the Year. “It’s a great honor for MHC Kenworth Colorado to receive […]

February 19, 2011

Pinnacle Trailer Sales is new East dealer for the Carolinas

The two sites of Pinnacle Trailer Sales Inc. now are authorized dealerships for East Manufacturing’s full line of aluminum dump trailers. The dealership has locations in Wilmington, N.C., and Spartanburg, S.C., providing new and pre-owned trailer sales, leasing, financing, rental, parts and repair services. “East shares the same focus we do – a focus on […]

February 19, 2011

PHH Arval taps Stowers to lead truck/equipment leasing

PHH Arval announced that Rob Stowers has been named senior vice president for PHH FirstFleet, the truck and equipment leasing division of PHH Arval, effective immediately. Stowers, who will assume responsibility for the management of PHH FirstFleet, previously was with Altec Capital, where he was managing director of the equipment financing business. Prior to joining […]

February 19, 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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