Oshkosh Truck Corporation Promotes Szews to President and COO, Sagehorn to CFO
Sep 19, 2007
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NYSE: OSK] today announced the promotion of Charles L. Szews from executive vice president and chief financial officer to president and chief operating officer of the company, effective October 1, 2007. In addition, David M. Sagehorn was promoted from vice president and treasur ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2007
--A new âgreenâ system for big rigs that may help revolutionize the trucking industry will visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 19, as part of a national, 5-month tour by Kenworth Truck Company, a leading truck manufacturer in Kirkland, Wash. The media is invited to view the new Kenworth Clean Power⢠n ... Continue reading
Navistar Names Harmon to Lead Corporate Communications
Sep 18, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation today announced the appointment of Jon F. Harmon as vice president â corporate communications. Harmon joins Navistar from Force for Good Communications, a public relations consultancy he founded earlier this year. Previously, Harmon had worked for 23 years at F ... Continue reading
Heather Kos Promoted to Vice President at Navistar International Corporation
Sep 18, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC:NAVZ) today announced the promotion of Heather Kos to vice president, investor relations. Kos, 36, has been director, investor relations, since January 2006. "Heather's proven success in leading the strategic direction of Navistarâs investor relation ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) announced today that its military affiliate, International Military and Government, LLC, has won a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for $71.5 million to provide parts support for the Marine Corpsâ International® MaxxPro⢠mine-resist ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. Revolutionary Turbine Engine Surpasses Horsepower Expectations
Sep 14, 2007
DELAND, Fla.--The Board of Directors of Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG) are pleased to announce that preliminary testing of the 540 hp Prototype engine has surpassed initial expectations. Engine Testing Results Alpha Engines Corporation has completed an extensive barrage of test runs regarding the 540 hp ... Continue reading
Volkswagen set to unveil versatile new Caddy Maxi Life
Sep 7, 2007
Frankfurt September 6, 2007; Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to unveil the versatile new seven seat Caddy Maxi Life at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Forging a link between the larger Transporter model the new Caddy Maxi Life, despite its modest dimensions, is capable of carrying up to seven people in comfort ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corporation Welcomes Chinese Ambassador Zhou to Facility
Sep 6, 2007
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation today welcomed Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle to its offices in Wisconsin. The visit comes on the heels of the announcement that Oshkosh Truck was awarded a bid for six (6) Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles for the B ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Begins Production at New Military Chassis Facilities
Sep 5, 2007
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , announced the opening today of two new manufacturing facilities near its headquarters in Charlotte, Mich., to meet increased demand from its military OEM customers. Spartan spent $8 million earlier this year to purchase and renov ... Continue reading
ECOtality's Fuel Cell Store Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Contract
Sep 5, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY â www.ecotality.com), a technology innovator that addresses the global energy challenge by developing and commercializing eco-friendly technologies, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Fuel Cell Store (www.fuelcellstore.com), a subsid ... Continue reading
Annette Freund Promoted to Vice President at International Truck and Engine Corporation
Sep 4, 2007
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Annette Freund has been promoted to vice president, compensation, benefits and HR support at International Truck and Engine Corporation, it was announced today. Freund, 53, has served as director, compensation and benefits for the past three years. âAnnette has distinguished herself as a committ ... Continue reading
Volvo Opens the Door to Carbon-Dioxide Free Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 30, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Volvo Group (STO:VOLV) is the first vehicle manufacturer to produce seven demonstration trucks that can all be driven without emitting any environmentally harmful carbon dioxide. These trucks were exhibited for the first time today in Stockholm and are equipped with diesel engine ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2007; Alphonso "Al" Lewis, a Roadway professional truck driver based in Montgomery, Ala. was named the 2007 National Truck Driving Grand Champion. Lewis' driving skills and knowledge of transportation and truck safety information topped those of 377 other drivers from all across the United States ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2007
Sterling Improves Significantly to Rank Highest in Dealer Service WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 22 -- Kenworth ranks highest in heavy-duty truck customer satisfaction for over-the-road and pickup and delivery trucks for a third consecutive year -- and also ranks highest in the vocational truck segment -- while Sterlin ... Continue reading
Kenworth Sweeps 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Heavy Duty Truck Awards in Product Satisfaction
Aug 23, 2007
KIRKLAND, Wash.--Kenworth Truck Company, the truck manufacturer known as The Worldâs Best, further strengthened its reputation by achieving the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Over The Road, Pickup and Delivery, and Vocational Segments, according to the new J.D. Power and ... Continue reading
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