News By Topic: Big Rigs

Scandal-Tainted Japanese Automaker Mitsubishi Demands Damages From Former Executives

Mar 30, 2005

TOKYO March 30, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Wednesday it is demanding damages of up to 1.3 billion yen (US$12 million; euro9 million) from seven former executives for their responsibility in a recurring scandal over hidden auto defects. The penalt ... Continue reading

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Attendance at 2005 Mid America Truck Show in Louisville, KY

Mar 30, 2005

PLANO, Texas, March 29 -- EENT (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) announced today that it will be an exhibitor at this year's Mid America Truck Show in Louisville, KY from March 31 - April 2, 2005, in outside Booth 9055. At the Show, EENT will be showcasing its AXP 1000 product and its new split unit air conditioning and heating s ... Continue reading

Airgo Tire Inflation System Has Broad Presence at Mid-America Truck Show 2005

Mar 30, 2005

EDMOND, Okla.--March 29, 2005--Don't miss Airgo Systems, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of commercial tire monitoring, maintenance, and inflation systems, and a member of the Dominion Group of Companies, at the 34th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, March 31 - April 2, 2005. The AIRGO Syst ... Continue reading

PHH Arval Announces New Telematics-Powered Service

Mar 29, 2005

PHH Onboard(SM) Clients to Benefit From Risk Reduction, Increased Productivity and Reduced Maintenance Costs SPARKS, Md., March 29 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , today announced PHH Onboard(SM), a new fleet service powered by telematics. After several years of development and the completion of a succes ... Continue reading

Japanese Truckmaker Apologizes for Slow Defect Report, Denies Cover-Up

Mar 29, 2005

TOKYO March 29, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that the chief executive of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a Japanese truckmaker tainted by a recurring recall scandal, apologized Tuesday for being late in reporting a defect suspected in several vehicle fires but denied any intended cover-up. The l ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Awarded Contract To Produce 92 MTVR Tractor-Trailer for U.S. Navy

Mar 24, 2005

OSHKOSH, Wis.--March 24, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded the company a contract to begin production of a new military tractor-trailer. The vehicle is based on the combat-proven Medium Tactical Vehicle Replaceme ... Continue reading

Red Dot Corp. founder Harky Runnings dies at 92

Mar 24, 2005

Note to editors: The attached Word document contains the text below Contacts: Robert Gardiner, Red Dot Corp., 206-575-3840 robertgardiner@reddotcorp.com Stephen Petit, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611; stephenpetit@siefkesgroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Red Dot Founder and Former Chairman Harky Runnings Dies at 92 SEATT ... Continue reading

ATA and AAA Oklahoma Demo Highway Safety Measures

Mar 24, 2005

National Share the Road Safety Program Visits Oklahoma City to Save Lives on Oklahoma Highways As many as 166,000 vehicles travel I-44 through Oklahoma City each day. Most automobile drivers were never taught what they can do to avoid an accident with a tractor-trailer. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), AA ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Receives Generator Order for 'Spinner' Hybrid Electric Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle

Mar 22, 2005

Generators Will Be Integrated With a Small Diesel Engine on Two Additional Hybrid Electric UGCV's Being Built by Carnegie Mellon-Led Team Under a Follow-on Contract From DARPA; the Generators Increase the Company's Content on Each Unmanned Robotic Combat Vehicle Beyond the Six UQM(R) High Torque Wheel Mounted Propulsio ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces Industrial Agreement with The Timken Company

Mar 22, 2005

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 22, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) has entered into a long-term agreement with The Timken Company to supply National(R) sealing products for sale in the United States and Canada. The seals will be marketed and sold under the Timken brand in cartons with the National industrial se ... Continue reading

SURVEY SHOWS TRUCKERS DRIVE MORE, TIRED DRIVING STILL PREVALENT

Mar 14, 2005

Arlington, VA March 13, 2005: A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey indicates that drivers of interstate trucks spend more time behind the wheel under a federal work rule that went into effect in 2004. This new rule lengthens the mandatory rest period by two hours but lets drivers stay on the road an extr ... Continue reading

Gas Prices Up, SUV and Recreational Truck Sales Down

Mar 12, 2005

DETROIT March 12, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that rising U.S. gasoline prices are hurting sales of large sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, according to some industry analysts, a trend that could stall a major engine of profits for Detroit's automakers. The gas-thirsty, full-sized SUV segm ... Continue reading

Introducing Four New All-Wheel-Steer Loaders from Gehl

Mar 12, 2005

WEST BEND, Wis.--March 11, 2005--Gehl Company, a leading manufacturer of compact construction and agriculture equipment headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, is proud to announce the introduction of four new 80-Series All-Wheel-Steer (AWS) Loaders. The new Gehl model 280, 480, 480T (telescopic) and 680 AWS Loaders are ... Continue reading

MANN+HUMMEL Prepared for Clean Diesels

Mar 10, 2005

LUDWIGSBURG, Germany, March 10 -- As a precursor of good things to come, MANN+HUMMEL, has been selected by a U.S. OEM Automaker to supply a fuel filter module for diesel engines to be installed in a broad range of globally marketed vehicles. MANN+HUMMEL has combined innovative engineering technology with the use of adv ... Continue reading

A MPG Here, a MPG There - Pretty Soon You'll Save Real Gasoline

Mar 10, 2005

Truck Drivers Offer Gasoline Saving Tips as Costs Rise Sharply ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 10 -- It now takes five "Benjamins" ($100 bills) for professional truck drivers, at $2.17 per gallon for diesel fuel, to fill the saddle tanks of their 18-wheelers. This makes them pay real close attention to efficient driving practic ... Continue reading