News By Topic: Big Rigs

Cummins Westport Secures Order for 278 CNG Engines in Russia

Mar 30, 2006

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 30, 2006--Cummins Westport Inc. ("CWI"), a leading provider of high-performance alternative fuel engines for the global market, announced that Russian Buses, of Moscow, Russia has ordered 278 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus natural gas (CNG) engines. "This is the first major order of Cumm ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Is the Only Manufacturer Building Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Mar 30, 2006

* DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet * Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 miles on electric only power * Industry first PHEV combined with five cylinder diesel for maximum fuel efficiency * Advanced battery research will help future hybrid development A ... Continue reading

Truck Fleet Makes Iteris Lane Departure Warning Technology Standard on National

Mar 30, 2006

ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 30, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that Prime Inc. (Prime), one of North America's most successful refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carriers with head ... Continue reading

Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $28.5 Million for Up-Armored HMMWV Program

Mar 30, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 30 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of orders valued at $28.5 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and A ... Continue reading

Armor Holdings, Inc. Announces $33.6 Million Order for Vehicle Armor Components

Mar 30, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 30 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law-enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of an order from Textron Marine & Land valued at $33.6 million. The Compan ... Continue reading

International ProStar Unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky

Mar 28, 2006

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--March 28, 2006--The International(R) ProStar(TM), the company's revolutionary Class 8 heavy truck, took center stage at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., this past weekend. Unveiled at the largest trucking show in the world, more than 75,000 attendees worldwide flocked to see the new ... Continue reading

Delo Truck Enhancements Introduced at MATS; Show Truck Receives Interior Makeover For 2006

Mar 23, 2006

SAN RAMON, Calif.--March 23, 2006--The Delo Truck, a rolling exhibit designed to promote the Delo product family, an industry leading line of lubricants and coolants, officially unveiled its interior makeover at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Since the Delo Truck first took to the road in 1999, it has ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Launch New Models for the North American Market

Mar 23, 2006

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 23, 2006--Volvo is broadening its product program on the North American truck market. In conjunction with the opening of the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky (USA), the company will launch two models with new cab variants for the prestige segment, the Volvo VT830 and Volvo VN73 ... Continue reading

International Debuts New Diesel Brand for 2007 Engines

Mar 22, 2006

MELROSE PARK, Ill.--March 21, 2006--International Truck and Engine Corporation, maker of the world's best-selling mid-range diesel engines, today unveiled a new global brand for its 2007 on-highway automotive engines. Beginning next year, International will offer its expanded line of on-highway engines under the MaxxFo ... Continue reading

Commercial Vehicle Group Unveils Complete Cab System at 2006 Mid-America Truck Show

Mar 21, 2006

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 20 -- The Commercial Vehicle Group announced today its plans to unveil an innovative truck cab model at the 2006 Mid-America Truck Show which takes place from March 23 to March 25, 2006. The model is the size of an actual class 7/8 truck cab and depicts CVG's capabilities as a complete truck cab ... Continue reading

Volvo Unveils I-SAM Heavy Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 17, 2006

Gothenburg - March 17, 2006: Sweden-based AB Volvo, parent of both Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, has unveiled a hybrid drive concept for heavy vehicles that offers fuel savings of up to 35%. Called I-SAM, it consists of a combined starter motor, drive motor and alternator, and an electronic control unit. ... Continue reading

Force Protection Awards Purchase Order for Mack Trucks

Mar 16, 2006

LADSON, S.C.--March 16, 2006--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) today announced it has awarded South Carolina-based Hughes Motors, Inc. a purchase order for the acquisition of 40 Mack trucks and spare parts. The award is worth an estimated $5 million. "This acquisition will help us to continue production of the Buffa ... Continue reading

US$12M Financing - NewTech Brake Corp.

Mar 16, 2006

BLAINVILLE, QC, March 15 -- Mr. Vianney Dumoulin, Executive Vice- President of NewTech Brake Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: BB: NWTB) is pleased to announce that the documents related to a US$12M financing have been completed and signed. Mr. Dumoulin has stated: "These negotiations have taken place in a climate of mutual trust and ... Continue reading

The Employment Guide Announces the Launch of CareersInGear.com

Mar 14, 2006

NORFOLK, Va.--March 14, 2006--The Employment Guide(R) (www.EmploymentGuide.com) is proud to announce the launch of its transportation-specific website, Careers In Gear (www.CareersInGear.com), which went live on February 2, 2006. The site will be officially introduced at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), he ... Continue reading

Setra Delivers 5000th Touring Coach in the Top Class 400 and Comfort Class 400 Series

Mar 13, 2006

5000th touring coach is a Sweden-bound S 416 HDH model with a glass roof 14 touring coach models covering an extremely wide range of applications Ulm, Mar 09, 2006 Setra handed over the 5000th touring coach in the TopClass 400 and ComfortClass 400 series to Kent and Ulla Jonsson, the proprietors of the Swedish company ... Continue reading