Tue September 23, 2014
Komatsu’s HD325-7 Dump Truck Increases Productivity
Komatsu America Corp.’s HD325-7 is designed for sand and gravel and rock quarry sites. The truck increases productivity while lowering fuel consumption to provide a safer and more comfortable operator environment and offer improved durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer....
Mon September 15, 2014
Kenworth Introduces Allison Transmission’s FuelSense for Class 8, Medium Duty Trucks
Kenworth has introduced Allison’s FuelSense packages for new Kenworth Class 8 and medium duty trucks specified with Allison Highway Series and Rugged Duty Series automatic transmissions. Allison’s FuelSense delivers a package of software and electronic controls that target critical components of a truck’s duty cycle to help enhance fuel savings....
Fri September 12, 2014
Reading Truck Body adds Ram Chassis Pool to Columbus
Reading Truck Body, LLC, a manufacturer of vocational truck bodies, has worked closely with Ram Commercial Vehicles, part of The Chrysler Group LLC, to expand the Reading Ram chassis pool into the Columbus, Ohio, market....
Wed September 10, 2014
Mack Trucks Academy Receives CASE Accreditation
Highlighting Mack’s focus on developing quality training programs to encourage better service for its customers, Mack Trucks Academy recently received Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)....
Wed August 20, 2014
T880s Bring Fuel Economy Boost for Blacklidge Emulsions
With a patent-protected product and nationwide licensing agreements, Blacklidge Emulsions is sitting pretty. The company’s unique emulsion product has revolutionized the paving industry as transportation departments around the country spec Blacklidge’s Trackless Tack, according to the company....
Mon August 18, 2014
Depth, Distance Challenges Setup of Concrete Equipment
Construction of an iron ore collection pit in Reynolds, Ind., required both ingenuity and the right equipment to continuously pump concrete for its difficult-to-access foundation — located in a 100-ft....
Mon August 11, 2014
Philippi-Hagenbuch Introduces First Rear Eject Body Specifically for Underground Haul Trucks
For the first time in its long history of innovating rear eject technologies for truck bodies, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) has developed a body specifically for haul trucks that will never be used above ground....
Fri August 01, 2014
Kenworth T880 Fills Greater Demand for Trucks in Vocational Markets
When it comes to vocational truck sales, there’s a revival going on. A year-over-year sales increase for Kenworth vocational trucks reflects growing construction activity, increased oil and gas production, and encouraging new housing starts figures, according to Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director....
Thu July 31, 2014
The Terex FD5000 ’Great Lakes’ Mixer Truck
The Terex FD5000 "Great Lakes" front discharge mixer truck is the first Terex mixer truck powered by a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The new 12-L Cummins ISX12G engine is available in 350-, 385- and 400-hp (261, 287 and 298 kW) packages with respective torque settings of 1,450-, 1350- and 1450-ft.-lb....
Fri July 25, 2014
Mack Trucks Helps Customers Navigate Grant Process to Obtain Public Funds
To help customers maximize their return on investment, Mack Trucks is now working with an organization to assist dealers and customers navigate through the grant process to obtain public funding for alternative fuel — and clean diesel-powered vehicles....
