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Business
Truckpocalypse: What happens when America’s trucks stop
If all trucks in the U.S. were halted tomorrow, what would happen with water and food supplies, fuel availability, healthcare, banks, the retail segment, manufacturing and emergency responders?
December 19, 2012
Business
Navistar records $3 billion net loss in 2012
Navistar reported a loss of $2.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012, stemming largely from restructuring efforts and warranty claims on its 2010 MaxxForce engines.
December 19, 2012
Business
Diesel prices continue to tumble
The average price in the U.S. for a gallon of diesel dropped again this week — 4.6 cents to $3.945.
December 18, 2012
Business
Vanguard opens Mack dealer
Vanguard Truck Centers announced the opening of its newest Mack and Isuzu dealership in St. Louis, Mo. The dealership is located in downtown St. Louis, off Highway 64 and Highway 44. The new location’s address is 2350 Chouteau Avenue, and is the previous home of F&C Truck Center. Vanguard and its sister company Norwood Equipment […]
December 17, 2012
Business
Webasto, ESW offer emissions package
The two companies are offering their respective diesel-fired heater and particular filter retrofit technology as a package to help fleets take advantage of grant funding.
December 17, 2012
Business
EPA verifies Goodyear
Three Goodyear truck tire retread products have received SmartWay verification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: the G316 AT Fuel Max, the G572 LHD Fuel Max and the G305 ATS Fuel Max. The verification, the tire maker says, highlights its commitment to fuel efficiency and the three products provide low-rolling resistance among other benefits. Features […]
December 16, 2012
Business
Peterbilt calendar available
The 2013 Peterbilt calendars are now available for purchse via the truck manufacturer’s website. This year’s calendar highlights the new Model 579 along with several other models. The wall calendar, with six truck images and two months per image, is 28 by 26 inches and costs $15.95. The appointment calendar measures approximately 13 by 10 […]
December 14, 2012
Business
Equipment finance booms, projected for growth
After returning to nearly pre-recession levels in 2012, the U.S. private and public sectors are on pace to finance more than $742 billion in equipment acquisitions in 2013, says forecast.
December 13, 2012
Business
Kenworth offering rebate
Kenworth announced it will extend a $1,000 rebate to Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association members through 2013 on qualifying new sleeper truck purchases. The program, originally introduced 11 years ago, can be used with the purchase of the Kenworth T660 and T800 models, among others. The W900 with 72-inch AeroCab or 86-inch studio AeroCab sleeper, T680 […]
December 13, 2012
Equipment
End dump or side dump: Pros and cons to help you choose
When making the choice between a side, end or bottom dump trailer, consider payload, region and design.
December 13, 2012
Business
Rush centers prosper with oil field development
The Texas oil and gas field boom of the last few years has also been a boom for much of the state’s economy, and that includes the Rush Truck Centers facility in San Antonio.
December 12, 2012
Equipment
NASCAR champ team leans on transporter
Fan of the “Blue Deuce?” That’s Brad Keselowski’s Sprint Cup Championship-winning car. Here’s what his transporter had to say about his role in the season.
December 12, 2012
Gear
EPA-compliant TRUs
Carrier Transicold’s Supra 60-series truck refrigeration units are compliant with 2013 emissions requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Supra 60-series comprises five single-temperature models – the Supra 560, 660, 760, 860 and 96
December 11, 2012
Business
Diesel dips, falls below $4
After spending two weeks hovering just above the $4, the national average price for a gallon of diesel dropped to $3.991, falling 3.6 cents during the week ended Dec. 10.
December 11, 2012
Business
Obama applauds Detroit Diesel’s new plant
Obama visits to praise the company for its $120 million investment into a Redford, Mich.-based plant to build its DT12 automated-manual transmission.
December 11, 2012
Equipment
Ryan Hooten’s ’95 Pete 379
Ryan Hooten’s 1995 Peterbilt 379 — the centerpiece of his Ryan’s Feed and Trucking grain hauling business in Santa Ynez, Calif. — is an ode to western motifs, leather and rawhide. Here’s a brief interview with Hooten and a few photos of his perennial Pride & Polish award winner.
December 10, 2012
Business
KW offering extended warranty
Kenworth is now offering extended protection plans for its 2013 Paccar MX-13 engine. The 12.9-liter engine is designed to meet demands of heavy-duty trucking and is available in Kenworth Class 8 models. Extended warranty coverage options range from three to seven years and from 100,000 to 700,000 miles. The extended coverage is available when ordering […]
December 9, 2012
Gear
Air-ride yoke suspensions
Ridewell’s RAR-240 series of trailer air-ride suspensions offers yoke mount suspensions designed specifically for use with Ridewell brand axles with Wabco PAN 22 air disc brakes. The suspensions also can be used with IMT’s axles with Wabco Pan 22, 19 or 1
December 6, 2012
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