News By Topic: Big Rigs

UPS Hybrid Electric Vehicle Seen By President Bush at White House

Mar 27, 2007

--Delivering cleaner air through innovation. President George W. Bush learns about hydraulic hybrid technology from Robert Hall, Fleet Environmental Manager for UPS. UPS’s hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicle (HHV) is the first of its kind and is part of the company’s 1,500-vehicle alternative fuel fleet – ... Continue reading

Toyota Trucks Bring Off Road On Site Adventure to The 2007 Nashville International Auto Show

Mar 27, 2007

Tour Gives Attendees the Opportunity to Experience the Hills and Thrills of a Full-Line of Toyota 4X4 Vehicles NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26 -- What happens when you build an amazing off-road course out of 1,000 tons of dirt and 20 tons of gravel, AND let auto show attendees test drive Toyota 4x4 vehicles for FREE? You ge ... Continue reading

Technological Prowess Gives Delo Truck Its Horsepower

Mar 23, 2007

SAN RAMON, Calif.--A 30-ton infusion of cutting-edge technology rolled into Louisville, KY this week as Chevron’s Delo brand gave new meaning to the term “technology-driven innovation.” The premium lubricant brand introduced its new Delo Truck at the 2007 Mid-America Trucking Show. This 625hp, 18-wheel t ... Continue reading

Accuride Announces Fabco Product Enhancements

Mar 23, 2007

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that its Fabco business unit has enhanced two of its product lines to offer solutions for its customers. Fabco’s new Split Shaft Power Take Offs (PTOs) eliminate the need for an auxiliary engine, while Fabco by Sisu’s 58,000 and 70,000-lb tandem drive tr ... Continue reading

Polk Debuts Commercial Vehicle Loyalty Analysis

Mar 22, 2007

Industry exclusive offering measures customer loyalty and identifies conquest opportunities LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22 -- R. L. Polk & Co. unveiled its Commercial Vehicle Loyalty Analysis solution today at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS). This industry-first product addresses the market need for customer metrics en ... Continue reading

Scania Receives Important Order in Russia - Will Deliver 144 Trucks to Expansive Grocery Chain

Mar 22, 2007

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--With an order for 144 trucks from X5 Retail Group, Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) is consolidating its position as the largest western European make in the fast-growing Russian market. “X5 Retail Group plans to open shops in most large cities in Russia and is choosing Scania because we both have t ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Buys Clear Channel Radio to Advertise Silverado

Mar 21, 2007

DETROIT & SAN ANTONIO--Clear Channel Communications, Inc. , a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com. ... Continue reading

Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop and Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Mar 13, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., March 13 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it was awarded a $2.1 million contract by California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Quantum will develop, manufacture, and deploy ... Continue reading

Tiger Truck to Build First U.S. Assembly Plant for Chinese Trucks

Mar 12, 2007

JASPER, Texas, March 12 -- In a landmark ceremony today, the owners of Tiger Truck, Texas Congressman Kevin Brady and other officials from the state of Texas, City of Jasper and Jasper County, jointly announced the first Assembly Plant in the U.S. for vehicles based on designs by ChangAn Automobile Group, China's third ... Continue reading

Navistar to Continue Shipping Diesel Engines to Ford

Mar 8, 2007

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (OTC: NAVZ) announced today that it has entered into a consent injunction with Ford Motor company in which Navistar’s operating company will continue shipping 6.4L Power Stroke® diesel engines and Ford will pay, without deductions, for each engine. Internati ... Continue reading

CVSA Forms Strategic Alliance to Enhance CMV Safety

Mar 8, 2007

CVSA, Zurich Services Corporation, Interactive Driving Systems Unveil Online Airbrake Training WASHINGTON, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), in association with Zurich Services Corporation and Interactive Driving Systems, has completed the development of an online airbrak ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Selected for Theater Provided Equipment Refurbishment (TPER) of Line Haul Tractors in Kuwait

Mar 6, 2007

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Army for Theater Provided Equipment Refurbishment (TPER) of M915 Line Haul tractors under a four-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The initial delivery is for a quantity of 137 units to be complet ... Continue reading

"Dirty Jobs'" Mike Rowe To Tout Ford Trucks as Spokesperson

Mar 1, 2007

DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S ‘DIRTY JOBS’ STAR JOINS ‘BUILT FORD TOUGH’ TRUCK TEAM by Marty Bernstein, Advertising - Marketing Editor Dearborn, MI March 1, 2007 Certain jobs require strength, stamina and strong stomachs. Cleaning up toxic bird poop, diving for golf balls in alligator infested waters or ... Continue reading

Mike Ryan's Freightliner Race Truck Inspiration For Rack and Pinion Steering

Mar 1, 2007

For Immediate Release February 28, 2007 Contact: 818.766.2200 Julie Leibovitz Julie@fastrucks.com www.fastrucks.com Mike Ryan’s Freightliner Race Truck Inspiration For Rack-and-Pinion Steering Now Available For Heavy-Duty Trucks  North Hollywood, CA- Rack-and-Pinion steering is now available ... Continue reading

Diesel Dangerous for Commuters

Feb 28, 2007

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters, according to a new report by the non-profit Clean Air Task Force. The Boston-based environmental research group reported today that even though we spend only a tiny portion of our day commuting, it's during the commute th ... Continue reading