Walker Blocker - Tue January 02, 2018
Walker Blocker Truck Side Guards Prevent Deadly Crashes
In a recent 5-year period, 374 bicyclists and 1,372 pedestrians in the United States were killed from side impacts with large trucks. Walker Blocker Side Guards — truck side guards designed to keep pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists from being run over by the rear tires of a large vehicle — were designed to block and deflect, preventing the deadliest road crashes....
Emily Buenzle - Thu December 14, 2017
Mack Trucks to Hire 400 New Employees
Mack Trucks is in the process of adding 400 additional workers to its assembly plant in Lower Macungie Township, Pa. The facility already has about 2,000 workers, Transport Topics reported. According to spokesman Christopher Heffner, Mack started the hiring process in October for jobs set to start Jan....
Kenworth - Wed November 08, 2017
Kenworth T270s Nearly Double Productivity Per Trip
When windstorms with hail strike the Dallas area, Dallas Flat Glass Distributing Manager and Vice President Robert Varela knows there's going to be some long days and nights ahead at the office. "Whenever we get these sudden storms with marble-sized hail, along with those high winds, I just know it's going to be crazy busy as we get a flood of calls from glass contractors wanting to replace all those broken windows," Varela said....
Wed November 01, 2017
NTEA Releases Truck Equipment 101 to Support Workforce Development
As part of an ongoing effort to support workforce development in the industry, NTEA has produced Truck Equipment 101, a training program covering all aspects of work trucks and the industry — from chassis and powertrains to bodies and cab styles....
Mon October 16, 2017
JESCO Adds 12 Service Trucks to Already Expansive Fleet
With more than 12 new service trucks added to its fleet, JESCO is ready to rev up its customer service with style. Adding new service vehicles to its fleet enables JESCO to support its customers with greater efficiency, and the company expects its customers to see an increase in timely responses and a decrease in machine issues that will result in increased uptime....
Mon October 09, 2017
Aggregate Haulers Make Statement With Kenworth T880s
For the drivers of Jerry T. Bunn Trucking LLC and its sister company, Bunn Hauling Inc., the old adage "the more things change, the more things stay the same," couldn't be much truer. When it came time to replace trucks in 2016, Jerry T....
Mon September 25, 2017
Terex TA300 Artic Hauler Works at Scotland's Barite Mine
With confidence in the investment returns that Terex Trucks' machines offer, mining contractor Barhaul has purchased a new 30.8 ton (28 t) capacity TA300 articulated dump truck, for use in a barite mine near Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland....
Thu September 21, 2017
New Mack Trucks Models Make Bold Statement During Two-Day Convoy
A convoy of 10 Mack trucks featuring several new Mack Anthem models recently traveled nearly 850 miles from Allentown, Pa. to Atlanta over two days, giving truckers and the general public their first look at Mack's new highway hero....
Mon September 11, 2017
Fleet Technical Congress Added to The Work Truck Show 2018
The Association for the Work Truck Industry introduces the Fleet Technical Congress to be held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2018 and Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana, next March. At Fleet Technical Congress, fleet managers can explore the latest technology solutions while gaining management insights from leaders of some of the country's biggest fleets and suppliers....
Thu August 17, 2017
Brown Transportation Chooses Kenworth T880s to Get the Job Done
Wayne Brown started in the construction industry 43 years ago. His first job was as a truck driver for his family-owned aggregate hauler and he enjoyed his time behind the wheel. "I drove the traditional high hood," he said....
