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Indy first ‘Hardest Working’ city
Freightliner Trucks named the Work Truck Show’s host city, Indianapolis, Ind., as its first “Hardest Working City” honoree March 4, with the announcement coming at the show itself.
March 12, 2015
Business
Mack taking customer submissions for 2016 calendar
Mack Truck has announced that it is offering customers the chance for their Mack models to be featured in the company’s 2016 calendar.
March 12, 2015
Business
Peterbilt 567 with all-wheel drive
The all-wheel drive Model 567 is now available for order and will go into production in April.
March 10, 2015
Business
Tonka-branded F750 lands at Work Truck Show
“When the sheet was lifted off the mystery truck at … the 2015 Work Truck Show” last week, reported Bruce Smith of Hardworkingtrucks.com, “no one expected to see their favorite toy…”
March 9, 2015
Gear
SAF-Holland’s fast landing gear
Holland’s Atlas FastGear landing gear is engineered to provide a speed of 1.8 turns per inch of travel in high gear for faster cranks to the ground. Two models are offered: Atlas FastGear, weighing 156 pounds with a 140,000-pound load capacity and a 27,00
March 6, 2015
Gear
Detroit Radiator’s bolt-on Powercool
Detroit Radiator designed its bolt-on Powercool radiator to be more durable and sustainable and to replace plastic and aluminum radiators and frames. The integrated unit offers advanced technology and a 7-to-8-year lifespan. The company will debut the Pow
March 5, 2015
Business
Truckers could be suspected in $5M gold bar cargo theft, reports say
Following an odd cargo theft earlier this week — in which roughly $5 million in gold bars were stolen from the back of a tractor-trailer heading from Miami to Massachusetts — authorities have begun to question whether the two truckers piloting the rig were involved.
March 5, 2015
Business
Appeals court upholds dismissal of CCTA lawsuit against CARB regs
According to Joe Rajkovacz, CCTA government affairs director, further action is under way: “We will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.”
March 5, 2015
Equipment
Goodyear launches fuel-efficient steer tire, new service app
Goodyear has launched a fuel-efficient long haul steer, the Fuel Max LHS, and a smartphone app that streamlines roadside service.
March 4, 2015
Business
Changing Gear: Updates from Kenworth, Peterbilt, Minimizer
If you’re a card-carrying member of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Kenworth Truck Co. has a deal for you. The truck maker is offering a $1,000 rebate on qualifying purchases of new sleeper trucks to OOIDA members during 2015. Eligible trucks include the T660, T800, T880, W900 and the aerodynamic T680 with a 52-inch or […]
March 4, 2015
Business
Navistar International sees financial gains, posts $42M loss in first quarter
Navistar International reported March 3 a $42 million net loss for the first quarter of the 2015 fiscal year — big gains from the company’s $248 million loss in 2014’s first quarter and its $619 million net loss for the 2014 fiscal year.
March 3, 2015
Business
Diesel heading back toward $3 mark in latest weekly increase
The U.S. at-pump average has now climbed 10.6 cents a gallon since it began its upswing in mid-February.
March 3, 2015
Business
Extended Kenworth warranties available
A 3-year/300,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty is available for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial. Also, a 2-year/200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty is available for new Class 5-7 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial. The Class 5-7 offer is available on qualifying financed no later than Dec. […]
February 25, 2015
Business
Webasto’s SmarTemp control available on Cascadias
Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America announced that Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks can be spec’d equipped with Webasto’s digital SmarTemp Control, designed to work exclusively with the company’s Air Top 2000 ST bunk air heater. Starting March 2, customers can order the Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution with Webasto’s Air Top 2000 ST and […]
February 25, 2015
Business
Mac to feature truckers’ health program at MATS
Mac Trailer announced it will help sponsor the Walk A Mile America Foundation’s new program, Truck Drivers Health.org. Barry Pawelek, the foundation’s founder, will discuss his experiences as a retired truck driver at the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 26-28 in Louisville, Ky. The Walk A Mile America Foundation develops health programs through experience, and Pawelek’s […]
February 25, 2015
Business
Dayton Freight Lines recognized by Navistar
Dayton Freight Lines announced its selection as a recipient of Navistar’s Diamond Supplier Award. The Dayton, Ohio-based regional less-than-truckload company was one of 26 top-performing suppliers recognized by Navistar out of more than 1,200 worldwide suppliers. The Diamond group exceeded the company’s performance expectations for quality, delivery, technology and cost. This is the fourth time […]
February 25, 2015
Business
Changing Gear: News from PressureGuard, Road Choice, Silver Eagle
It’s no fun having a flat tire, but one company is making it easier to find ways to avoid them. PressureGuard Tire Inflation Systems recently launched its revamped website at www.pressureguard.com with user-friendly navigation designed to provide quicker and more intuitive access. The company says the website now is optimized for smartphones to help build […]
February 25, 2015
Business
Diesel inches upward again in third consecutive weekly increase
The national average price, however, is still down $1.117 from the same week last year, and the DOE still projects the U.S. diesel price to average $2.83 in 2015.
February 24, 2015
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