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May 2, 2007 - Industry News

Six Western Star Trucks Receive Honors at Mid-America Trucking Show

REDFORD, MI – Six owners of Western Star Trucks were recognized at the seventh annual Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Show, held at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) Mar. 22-24.

August 20, 2008 - Industry News

Sterling Trucks Debuts New Mid-Size Integrated Sleeper

Sterling's NightShift Sleeper

REDFORD, MI – Sterling Truck Corporation has introduced the Sterling NightShift, a new integrated sleeper. Designed to maximize productivity and driver retention in regional haul applications, the NightShift features best-in-size storage of a mid-size, mid-roof sleeper, and a stand-up walk-through configuration.

January 19, 2011 - Industry News

Snap-on NO COMPROMISE Tour Adding New Features in 2011

Snap-On No Compromise Tour

KENOSHA, WI - As the Snap-on NO COMPROMISE Tour starts its third year touring the country in January, several new features, as well as a few surprises, are in store for the highly successful traveling tool demo and exhibition.

Tags: Snap-on Tools

March 10, 2010 - Industry News

GE Capital Fleet Services Launches Truck Advisory Board

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - GE Capital Fleet Services announced the launch of its Truck Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB will provide the company's truck fleet customers with a forum for discussing process improvement ideas, suggesting new products, and sharing fleet management best practices.

Tags: GE Capital Fleet Services, NTEA

October 6, 2010 - Industry News

Snap-on Flex Head Ratchet

Snap-On Drive Flex Head Ratchet (FLF80)

KENOSHA, WI - Snap-On Tools introduces the Snap-On 3/8-inch drive flex head ratchet (FLF80).

Tags: Snap-on Tools

September 29, 2010 - Industry News

Snap-on Tool of the Month:Tire Gauge Inflator

KENOSHA, WI - Keeping tires inflated at their proper level is a great way to improve fuel efficiency and using Snap-on's tire gauge inflator (TGIFS1) can help.

Tags: Snap-on Tools

January 31, 2011 - Industry News

Snap-on Offers New Catalog App

New Snap On Catalog App

KENOSHA, WI - The latest tools and equipment Snap-on has to offer can now be accessed from the palm of your hand with your iPad or iPhone by downloading the new Snap-on catalog app.

Tags: iPhone, Snap-on Tools

October 19, 2010 - Industry News

Snap-on Tools Save Time & Make Money

KENOSHA, WI - The key to your success and to profitability is the ability to minimize the time it takes to perform a standard task. Snap-on tools are designed and manufactured to help improve efficiency and productivity.

Tags: Dodge, Snap-on Tools

March 17, 2010 - Industry News

The California Air Resources Board Approves EVI Zero Emission Vehicles

STOCKTON, CA - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved Electric Vehicles International's (EVI) fully electric return-to-base medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Tags: CARB, Electric Vehicles International, Freightliner, Rebate

May 5, 2009 - Industry News

Penske Truck Leasing Expands Collision Mgmt. Offering

READING, PA - Penske Truck Leasing now offers Claims InSite, a collision management solution, to complement its North America truck collision repair centers.

Tags: CEI Group, collision prevention, Penske

March 21, 2012 - Industry News

Cummins Announces 2013 North American Truck Engines

<p>Cummins engines will meet the 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards beginning in January 2013.</p>

LOUISVILLE, KY - Cummins Inc. announced its product solutions that will be available to North American trucking customers in 2013.

Tags: 2014 fuel efficiency standards, Cummins, engine

October 6, 2010 - Industry News

RhinoTireUSA Introduces Green-Friendly Flat Tire Eliminator

MONTCLAIR, NJ - RhinoTireUSA introduces a new, environmentally friendly flat tire eliminator system to the U.S. market that promises to increase road safety and fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer.

March 10, 2010 - Industry News

Isuzu Truck Introduces 2011 N-Series Featuring NPR ECO-MAX Truck with Increased Fuel Economy & Payload Capacity

Isuzu 2011 Eco-Max

CERRITOS, CA - Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, (ICTA) Inc., introduced its new 12,000-lb. GVWR NPR ECO-MAX low cab forward truck, offering up to 20-percent improved fuel economy and increased payload capacity.

Tags: Isuzu, N-Series

February 3, 2010 - Industry News

Online Trucking Permit Service Available from J. J. Keller

NEENAH, WI - J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced the release of a Web service that helps companies obtain permits for vehicles that are oversize, overweight or not properly permitted to travel to designated locations.

July 15, 2009 - Industry News

Diamondback Truck Covers Releases New Fleet Products for UTVs and New Web Site

Kawasaki Mule

PHILIPSBURG, PA - DiamondBack Truck Covers, known for their tough and functional fleet tonneau covers and accessories for pickup trucks announced the release of a new line of fleet products for UTVs and Side by Sides.

Tags: Truck cover

January 20, 2010 - Industry News

International Telematics' Advanced ibright Telemetry System on Mitsubishi Fuso MD Trucks

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) announced it partnered with International Telematics, the provider of the ibright vehicle telemetry system, to provide Mitsubishi Fuso owners with the most advanced telemetry system available.

Tags: Mitsubishi Fuso

December 16, 2009 - Industry News

Ford Super Chief: Future of Trucks

Ford Super Chief

DEARBORN, MI - According to J Mays, group vice president of global design and Ford's Chief creative officer, the Ford F-250 Super Chief concept builds on the Ford Truck reputation and truck leadership commitment the company has had for 25 years in this country.

Tags: Ford F-250, trucks

February 8, 2012 - Industry News

Peterbilt Model 210 Earn American Truck Dealers Commercial Truck of the Year Honors

<p>Peterbilt Model 210 - ATD Medium Duty Truck of the Year (Photo: Business Wire)</p>

BELLEVUE, WA - The American Truck Dealers (ATD) named the Peterbilt Model 210 in the medium-duty category as "2012 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year" during its annual Convention and Exposition.

Tags: ATD, medium-duty trucks, Model 210, Peterbilt

January 31, 2011 - Industry News

New AluRack Roof Rack Available from A.R.E.

A.R.E. AluRack

MASSILLON, OHIO - A.R.E. expanded its line of truck cap accessories with the AluRack by Prime Design - a 100-percent aluminum construction roof-mounted rack available from A.R.E. for full-size short bed and long bed trucks.

Tags: A.R.E.

October 6, 2010 - Industry News

CARB Releases Draft Amendments to California Truck & Bus Rule and SmartWay Mandate

SACRAMENTO - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released draft regulatory language for proposed amendments to the In-Use On-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (Truck and Bus Rule) and the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Regulation (California SmartWay mandate).

Tags: CARB, SmartWay

October 6, 2010 - Industry News

Verizon to Add More Than 260 Hybrid Vehicles to Its Fleet in New Jersey

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Verizon will add more than 260 hybrid vehicles to its New Jersey fleet this year as part of its ongoing commitment to conserving fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to improved air quality in the communities it serves across the Garden State.

Tags: Chevrolet, Toyota, Verizon

February 21, 2007 - Industry News

Streicher Mobile Fueling Completes Reincorporation and Name Change to SMF Energy Corporation

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Streicher Mobile Fueling, Inc. has completed its reincorporation in the state of Delaware by merging with and into its wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary.

February 15, 2012 - Industry News

IRON Search Expands Its Reach Into Construction Market

FRANKLIN, TN - IRON Search, a marketplaces for buying and selling agricultural equipment online, announced its expansion into the construction market.

Tags: construction equipment, construction industry, IRON Solutions

October 6, 2010 - Industry News

Telogis Introduces New Fuel Card Reconciliation Report

ALISO VIEJO, CA - Telogis Inc., a platform for location intelligence, introduces a new feature to its Telogis Fleet vehicle management application that compares fuel card use to actual location data: The Fuel Card Reconciliation Report.

Tags: fuel cards, Telogis

November 11, 2009 - Industry News

Kenworth Introduces 2010 Heavy Duty Body Builder Manual

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth Truck Company has released the Kenworth 2010 Heavy Duty Body Builder Manual, which offers useful information and guidelines for truck specification and design during the body planning and installation processes.

Tags: Kenworth

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