Powerful news from Volvo Trucks in North America
Mar 21, 2013
'We are proud to introduce a truly premium heavy-haul tractor, which combines an extremely powerful integrated powertrain with the safety and comfort features drivers desire' A new heavy-haul tractor, a 13-litre engine running on liquefield natural gas, the introduction of Volvo I-Shift as standard throughout the produ ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. to exhibit MicroHiL System at 2013 SAE World Congress
Mar 12, 2013
In a continuing effort to create efficiencies for its customers, FEV, Inc., announced today that it will show a portable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) unit for system-level powertrain component testing at the SAE World Congress, April 16 --18 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The FEV-developed MicroHiL system is believ ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Expands Cab-Over Product Offering
Mar 8, 2013
During the NTEA Work Truck Show, Hino Trucks displayed their new Class 5 COE model 195 Double Cab. Less than a year after introducing the cab-over model 195 into the market, the new double cab option for the 2014 model year will arrive at Hino dealers June 2013 and is offered in both a diesel model 195DC and diesel-ele ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2013
-- A federal judge has upheld a lawsuit by U.S. automobile dealers accusing Indian truck manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. and its U.S. counterpart of fraud, misrepresentation, and conspiracy. The lawsuit alleges that Mahindra duped hundreds of U.S. auto dealers and walked away with more than $60 million in cash ... Continue reading
American Truck Protection Hits Key Milestone with 1,000th Used Truck Dealer Registration
Feb 28, 2013
American Truck Protection (ATP), a subsidiary of truck warranty leader National Truck Protection (NTP), today announced it achieved a key growth milestone by registering its 1,000th authorized dealer for its market leading extended service contract program. ... Continue reading
North America's Largest Work Truck Event Returns to Indianapolis Next Week
Feb 26, 2013
More than 10,000 work truck industry professionals are set to descend on Indianapolis next week for North America's largest work truck event. The Work Truck Show 2013 runs March 6-8 at the Indiana Convention Center and features 500,000 square feet of the newest vocational trucks, vans and equipment. Governmental agenci ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Partners, Exhibits with Leggett & Platt CVP at 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
Feb 26, 2013
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 3 commercial fleet use, announced that it signed an installation partnership and distribution agreement with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP), one of the top commercial vehicle equipment providers. ... Continue reading
Drew Linn Of Southland International Trucks Awarded ATD Dealer Of The Year
Feb 9, 2013
-- Drew Linn, president of Birmingham-based Southland International Trucks, was today named the 2013 Truck Dealer of the Year. The national award, which is co-sponsored by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine, focuses on excellence in dealership performance, as well as industry and co ... Continue reading
Accuride Announces New Business Wins
Jan 21, 2013
Accuride Corporation , a leading supplier of components to the North American commercial vehicle industry, announced that its Fix and Grow" actions to restructure and upgrade core operations have improved operational performance and enabled the company to secure new long-term agreements for steel and aluminum wheels. ... Continue reading
Ford Atlas Concept: Ford's Take On The Future of Pickups - 2013 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2013
Ford Atlas Concept is the future vision for pickup trucks Innovative design integrates capability and smart technologies to transform customer expectations of what Built Ford Toughî will look like in the future Next-generation EcoBoostî ââ¬â coupled with advanced engineering and design innovat ... Continue reading
2013 RAM 2500 CNG Pickup Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2013
Compressed Natural Gas RAM 2500 The only OEM-built CNG pickup in North America By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1552) I donât consider myself a trucker. Therefore, I donât drive and review pickups and usually turn them down when offered. I initially declined to drive a new 2 ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Brings Back Dayton Brand Truck Tires
Jan 8, 2013
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced that it is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013. Commercial market needs combined with renewed interest from drivers, small fleets and managers pushed the revival of the line, which was retired in 2011. Da ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2012
This state-of-the-art business model combined with a new state-of-the-art, "big truck" sales and service facility, is set to provide new work for 8000 drivers and trucking industry workers. The population is growing and with it comes a growing demand for staple goods. American Truck Group (ATG) , perhaps the nation's ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2012
Hino Trucks announced to its dealers in the New York Metropolitan and Northeast regions today its Road to Recovery Assistance Program to aid in the recovery effort of its dealers and customers from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. "We have seen first-hand the devastation and impact of Hurricane Sandy. Many of our custom ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2012
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, has once again earned honors at the TMCSuperTech competition. Donald Warman, truck service technician at TA Terrell, Texas, located at I-20, exit 503, championed the heating/air conditioning (HVAC) skills sta ... Continue reading
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