Eric Olson - Tue December 09, 2014
Bell Trucks Help Power Triton Sitework Development
At the job site where land is being cleared to make way for a new-home development in Durham, Jason Thomason knows he can rest easy in regards to at least two of the machines he uses. Thomason is the equipment manager of Triton Sitework Development in Raleigh....
Mon December 01, 2014
MotorWeek’s John Davis to Emcee 2015 Green Truck Summit
John Davis, the Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer and creator of MotorWeek, will serve as master of ceremonies at the 2015 Green Truck Summit. As MC, he will introduce presenters for the Summit’s alternative fuel, advanced technology and regulatory update educational sessions, and also offer his own insights on clean vehicles....
Wed November 26, 2014
Kenworth Cabover Options Open the Door for New Applications, Body Types
Kenworth has three new options for its medium duty cabovers that open the door for even more diverse customer applications and body customization, according to the manufacturer. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings....
Wed November 26, 2014
Doosan Introduces Articulated Dump Trucks That Have the Low, Safe Cost-Per-Ton Transported Rate
Doosan’s two new articulated dump trucks (ADTs) for the 30.8 and 44 ton (28 and 40 t) weight class offer improved performance, fuel efficiency, and increased reliability, serviceability and operator comfort, according to the manufacturer....
Mon December 01, 2014
Mack Trucks Launches Inaugural Mack Masters Competition
Highlighting Mack’s commitment to superior support and service, the inaugural Mack Masters Competition recently kicked off with 991 dealership participants, making up 263 teams from 171 locations throughout the Mack Trucks dealer network....
Wed November 12, 2014
Plow Trailer Expected to Cut Snow-Clearing Times
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) State snowplow drivers are getting a new tool to clear roads faster. Plow drivers in Fairbanks are awaiting the next snow dump to debut the state’s new Viking Cives-brand tow plow, a trailer that carries a plow, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported....
Mon November 03, 2014
Kenworth Offers Anti-Theft System on Kenworth T680, T880
Kenworth now offers a new optional anti-theft system for the Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880. The system integrates the engine and the Kenworth driver performance center and provides operators with essential data on vehicle and engine functions through a 5-in., color LCD screen located within the dash’s instrumentation cluster....
Mon October 20, 2014
Curry Supply to Offer Extended Warranties on New, Used Trucks
Curry Supply Company will now be offering Premium 2000+ extended warranties for its new and used commercial service vehicles. Covered component possibilities for medium through heavy duty (Class 3 through Class 8) trucks include the engine, transmission, and differential, with optional coverage for turbocharger(s), engine fuel injectors, water pump, fuel pump, diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve(s)....
Mon October 13, 2014
The Work Truck Show 2015 Addresses Fleet Manager’s Fears
What’s keeping you awake at night? As part of its efforts to continuously improve The Work Truck Show, NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry has added several new features for 2015 to provide answers for many of the common issues facing fleet managers....
Tue September 23, 2014
Terex Trucks Stronger Together With Volvo Partnership
The newly named Terex Trucks is committed to its customers, products and dealers, said the company’s longstanding Managing Director Paul Douglas in a confident statement of intent almost two months since its acquisition by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)....
