Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp announces production of new truck July 24, 2014 GAFFNEY, SC –Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has begun full production of its propane-autogas S2G medium-duty work truck this week. The truck boasts a durable S2 chassis with a factory-installed autogas…
Ready Trucking reaches productivity goals with Rand McNally TND 760 devices preview image Ready Trucking reaches productivity goals with Rand McNally TND 760 devices July 24, 2014 SKOKIE, Ill. — After a few short months since installing Rand McNally’s TND 760, an in-cab device that helps with compliance with its electronic HoS recording, Ready Trucking of Ellenwood,…
Peterbilt’s Model 220 now in production preview image Peterbilt’s Model 220 now in production July 17, 2014 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has announced its new medium-duty cabover Model 220 is now in full production. The truck is being produced in Mexicali, Mexico and can be ordered in…
Eaton becomes remanufactured transmission supplier to Navistar preview image Eaton becomes remanufactured transmission supplier to Navistar July 17, 2014 GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton has announced it has been selected by Navistar as its primary supplier of heavy-duty remanufactured transmissions. The majority of remanufactured transmissions delivered to Navistar’s 350 North…
Lightweight Kenworth T680 preview image Lightweight Kenworth T680 July 17, 2014 Kenworth now offers a lightweight configuration for the T680 52-in. mid-roof sleeper, with PACCAR MX-13 engine, Eaton Fuller Advantage transmission, Kenworth AG380 suspension, and 6x2 drive axle
Bridgestone rebrands service network preview image Bridgestone rebrands service network July 16, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is rebranding its service network and standardizing the service experience across all the tire brands that fall under its umbrella. The company announced…
Kenworth producing natural gas-powered T680 preview image Kenworth producing natural gas-powered T680 July 16, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has announced availability of its T680 highway tractor in a natural gas configuration. The T680 can be had as a day cab or with a 52-…
Peterbilt, Paccar win four Frost & Sullivan awards July 8, 2014 DENTON, TX – Peterbilt Motor Company and Paccar (its parents company) were big winners at the Manufacturing Leadership Summit in Palm Beach, Fla. when they took home four Frost &…
Veyance increases its hydraulics product line preview image Veyance increases its hydraulics product line July 7, 2014 FAIRLAWN, Ohio – Offering its customers the full assembly of air brake hoses for the first time, Veyance Technologies announced the addition of brake hoses to its hydraulics product line.
Road Choice adds new products and expands distribution July 7, 2014 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Road Choice Truck Parts has announced today that it is launching five new product categories and is expanding its distribution network in North America. The new products…
Details on the Kenworth Privileges Loyalty card July 3, 2014 RENTON, Wash. – If you frequent Kenworth dealerships in North America getting the Privileges Loyalty Card may be a smart move for your business. Claiming that members can save up…
Save with the Peterbilt Preferred card July 3, 2014 RENTON, Wash. – Peterbilt is claiming that its Preferred Card can offer $4000 in annual savings for commercial truck operators across North America. The program has weekly, monthly and annual…
ALK announces launch of PC*MILER 28 July 3, 2014 PRINCETON, N.J. – ALK Technologies has announced the launch of the latest version of PC*MILER 28 software. The software includes truck routing, mileage and mapping capabilities. The latest version will…
BigRoad and Omnitracs combine forces on HoS tracking June 27, 2014 WATERLOO, Ont. – Two companies have teamed up to offer a new smartphone-based hours of service (HoS) logging and management solution. The two companies are Waterloo, Ont.-based BigRoad, which provides…
PressurePro and Shaw Tracking join forces June 26, 2014 Mississauga, Ont. – Advantage PressurePro and Shaw Tracking have announced a strategic partnership today to provide customers with fully integrated vehicle performance information. This new partnerships means that PressurePro’s TPMS…
