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UPS orders 40 hydraulic hybrid delivery vehicles

GAFFNEY, S.C. -- UPS has ordered 40 hydraulic hybrid walk-in vans from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

Paccar revamps engine line for 2013

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Paccar has introduced a new line of engines for 2013, which it says opens the door to new applications and provides improved performance.

Great Dane highlights fuel-saving potential of ThermoGuard reefer lining

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Great Dane has announced in-depth testing shows customers using its ThermoGuard refrigerated trailer lining can save nearly 1,000 gallons of diesel over a seven-year period.

Mack’s Super Econodyne powertrain package goes on tour

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack Trucks is taking its highly touted Super Econodyne powertrain package on the road.

OTA will push for review of WSIB costs; premiums to rise in 2013

TORONTO, ON-- The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced that premium rates paid by employers will rise by 2.5 per cent in 2013, including the rates for the trucking, warehousing and courier sectors, prompting the Ontario...

NATURAL GAS: A cautionary tale about oil intrusion

HOUSTON, Texas -- A recommendation to drain the low-pressure fuel filter on natural gas engines each day, if ignored, can prove to be a costly mistake.

NATURAL GAS: Buzz builds for Cummins ISX12 G

HOUSTON, Texas -- Natural gas truckers are giddy with excitement about the potential of what the soon-to-be-released Cummins ISX12 G can do for their businesses.

NATURAL GAS: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group intrigued by natural gas, but wants faster payback

HOUSTON, Texas -- The environmental and economic benefits of running natural gas-powered Class 8 tractors is intriguing, but the payback isn’t yet quick enough to justify the substantial capital investment.

NATURAL GAS: Saddle Creek ponies up for CNG Freightliners

HOUSTON, Texas -- Saddle Creek Transportation has embarked on an ambitious plan to convert its fleet to natural gas, and is already reaping substantial benefits.

NATURAL GAS: Does clean air make happier cows? Ohio dairy company thinks so, converts fleet to CNG

HOUSTON, Texas -- As trucking fleet manager for a large Ohio dairy company, Chuck Diehl said he’s tired of hearing the lack of natural gas fuelling infrastructure referred to as a chicken-and-egg scenario. “It’s the cow and...

NATURAL GAS: For Paper Transport, transition to natural gas wasn’t about fuel savings

HOUSTON, Texas -- When Paper Transport, a 370-truck regional carrier based in Green Bay, Wisc. decided to dabble in natural gas, it wasn’t the fuel savings that drove the decision. Instead, the company wanted to shield its customers from...

Peterson Manufacturing enhances overseas representation with addition of Dorian Drake

GRANDVIEW, MO  -- Peterson Manufacturing has announced a new strategic alliance with Dorian Drake International, Inc. to represent the company in specific international markets. The partnership is designed to expand...

Kinedyne announces enhancements to load binder product line to meet new standard

Branchburg, NJ --  Kinedyne has revised its chain/load binder product offering in an effort to make them fully compliant with newly released industry standards. 

SmartTruck celebrates milestone; introduces new model for pup trailers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Just two years after launching the Trailer UnderTray System, SmartTruck says it has deployed 20,000 units.

Isuzu introduces new extended warranty plans

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Isuzu has announced it is now offering an enhanced extended warranty on its diesel-powered trucks in both the US and Canada.