May 11, 2012
Meritor, Inc. has appointed Mikel Slater to the position of vice president, Business Unit/Functional Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, effective May 1. In this position, Slater is responsible for leading the Human Resources (HR) team directly in support of Meritor's business segments, as well as all staff functio ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Trucks - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide
May 11, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Trucks - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide" report to their offering. Trucks - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide Trucks - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Trucks industry in each of th ... Continue reading
May 9, 2012
The continuing problem of too many class 4-8 truck safety technologies chasing too few consumer dollars has stalled their market penetration. However, the safety systems market is poised for a steep growth trajectory over the next five to seven years due to a tighter regulatory environment, introduction of integrated s ... Continue reading
Ryder Executive to Speak at Clean Air Event, 'Transforming Trucking with Natural Gas'
May 8, 2012
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, will participate in Transforming Trucking with Natural Gas," a free educational event focused on promoting opportunities for increasing the use of natural gas trucks in commercial transportation. Vice President of Sales ... Continue reading
Grand Prize Hino Truck Raffled At 2012 Florida Tow Show
May 7, 2012
Hino Trucks teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2012MY Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier. The truck is part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislation Programs. This year' ... Continue reading
May 6, 2012
TravelCenters of America, LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, presented a BP Fueling Communities grant donation of $30,000 to The St. Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund (SCF). TravelCenters, a BP Branded Marketer, nominated SCF to receive the grant for the ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Project - Volvo Hybrid Truck Sets World Speed Record +VIDEO
May 4, 2012
Mean Green, Volvo's hybrid truck, establishes new world speed records at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA. STOCKHOLM - May 4, 2012: Last week, on April 27th, Mean Green achieved the following world record speeds: Flying Kilometre -236.577 km/h (147.002 mph) and Standing Kilometre - 153.252 km/h (95.245 mph). "We are very ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2012
The International Window Film Association (IWFA), a nonprofit group, announced today that millions of commercial truck drivers on big rigs can now use window film on the cab's side windows to keep them safe from the sun's UVA rays, which have been linked to skin cancer. ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Transit Improves Fuel Economy And Offers Diesel For North America
Mar 28, 2012
DETROIT, March 27, 2012 â Fordâs industry-leading lineup of fuel-efficient engines and alternative-fuel technologies for fleet customers will further expand next year when the all-new Ford Transit commercial van comes to market with a new clean diesel and EcoBoost® V6 engine. The new Transit will achieve a ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Announces New Ways for Professional Drivers to Save in its Travel Stores
Mar 23, 2012
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters) has announced two major savings programs for professional drivers available at TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel stores. Professional drivers who are members of the UltraONE Driver Rewards program will receive special Member Pricing discounts on many travel store ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group at 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show
Mar 19, 2012
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced that it will exhibit an array of products and new technologies at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, between March 22 - 24. ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck Deliveries in February 2012
Mar 16, 2012
Total deliveries from the Volvo Group;s (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) truck operations in February amounted to 18 395 vehicles. This was an increase of 3% compared with the year-earlier period. Volvo Group Total deliveries by market for the Volvo Group's truck operations (Volvo Trucks, Mack, Renault Trucks, UD Trucks and Eich ... Continue reading
"We Are Getting Close" Boone Asks For Army's Help
Mar 12, 2012
Army: If there was ever a time for us to take action in support of the NAT GAS Act, it is NOW. Can I count on you to call your two U.S. Senators TODAY and urge them to support the natural gas amendment when it is offered, likely tomorrow? And report back by replying to this email to let me know what they say. The U.S. ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2012
EPA cost predictions were two to five times greater than the actual cost for truck buyers to comply with emissions mandates The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and American Truck Dealers (ATD) released a new report today that calls into question the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) cost analysis o ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2012
Odyne Systems LLC President and CEO, Joe Dalum, discussed the operation and fuel saving benefits of Odyne's new hybrid technology with Dr. Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy and others from the Department of Energy following Dr. Chu's keynote at the Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. Odyne, as partner in a projec ... Continue reading
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