Construction Fleet News

MIAMI – In Ryder's Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), fourth quarter 2006 revenue totaled $140.2 million, down 2 percent compared with $142.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2005.

ANDERSON, IN – Remy International, Inc. has signed an agreement for the sale of its light and medium truck diesel engine and component remanufacturing business conducted by Franklin Power Products, Inc., and International Fuel Systems to Caterpillar Inc., for a cash purchase price of $150 million.

LONG BEACH, CA – SNUGTOP's “Super Sport” fiberglass cap is now available for the new Dodge Dakota Quad Cab V-bed pickup. The Super Sport features aerodynamic lines, large frameless side windows, a big all-glass rear door, and an integrated LED rear brake light.

FULLERTON, CA – Yokohama Tire Corporation is launching the 703ZL tire at the Technology & Maintenance Council's (TMC) annual meeting and trade show, Feb. 6-8, at the Tampa Convention Center. The 703ZL is part of Yokohama's Z.environment line, which uses high technology to make more environmentally friendly tires.

DETROIT – Journalists throughout North America got behind the wheel of the new F-Series Super Duty and its new 6.4L Power Stroke diesel last month in Texas. Richard Truett and John Stewart were two journalists on hand for the test drive.

LADSON, SC – Midway Specialty Vehicles has opened a new Sprinter division facility in Charleston, S.C. Minutes away from the DaimlerChrysler Sprinter plant, ship-thru and drop-ship are available. Parking for 190 Sprinter vans is available.

AUBURN HILLS, MI - The new 2008 Dodge Dakota comes standard with a 3.7-L Magnum V-6 engine producing 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine also comes with electronic throttle control, and exhaust gas recirculation to help lower emissions.

LONG BEACH, CA – The new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab, equipped with the 69.2 inch Short Box, is the latest pickup to be fitted for SNUGTOP's premium SnugLid “SL” fiberglass tonneau cover.

BETHLEHEM, PA – RoadLink USA, Inc., a North American provider of intermodal trucking and related logistics services, has named Ronald Sorrow vice chairman and Chris Munro president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During his State of the Union speech, President Bush called on Americans to “expand the use of clean-diesel vehicles” as part of his new energy plan to cut gasoline consumption by 20 percent over the next decade.

ATLANTA – KonaWare Inc., a wireless software applications provider for logistics, field service, and telematics, and ORTEC, a provider of advanced planning and scheduling software, have come together to offer an end-to-end solution for fleet routing, dispatch, and mobile communication.

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The first Mitsubishi Fuso medium-duty truck imported from Japan through the Port of Tacoma rolled off the Maersk Taiki Jan. 11, 2007, and directly into the adjacent 146-acre Marshall Avenue auto facility.

ST. LOUIS – BDS Worldwide Inc., a St. Louis-based specialized transportation company, has unveiled a new identity and new name: Titan Global Distribution Inc. Titan specializes in transportation, warehousing, and equipment and fixture installation.

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Knaack Manufacturing Company recently redesigned its Web sites for its two brands, KNAACK and WEATHER GUARD. The new Web sites possess intuitive navigation, interactive tools, and easy-to-find products and information.

RALEIGH, NC – Truck manufacturer Freightliner LLC said it would lay off up to 1,180 workers at its assembly plant north of Charlotte, N.C., due to falling orders.

LAS VEGAS – Trimble Mobile Solutions (TMS) division and RS Solutions have entered into a definitive agreement to integrate and market Trimble's TrimFleet Ready Mix solution with RS Solutions' Ready Slump system on new aftermarket and factory installations for concrete trucks throughout the U.S. and Canada.

WEST CARROLLTON, OH –UPS driver Ronald Sowder (age 67) at the UPS West Carrollton facility marked more than 45 years of accident-free driving Jan. 25.

SOUTHFIELD, MI – DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC and Freightliner LLC, DaimlerChrysler's commercial vehicle division in North America, donated a mini-fleet of three 2007 trucks with 18-foot refrigerated van bodies to the non-profit organization, Forgotten Harvest, including one Freightliner M2 and two Sterling Acterra trucks.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has approved an additional 16 Distributor and Manufacturer members for Member Verification Program (MVP) status as of Jan. 1.

BETHLEHEM, PA – RoadLink USA, Inc., a provider of intermodal trucking and related logistics services, has acquired Transus Intermodal, LLC, a provider of intermodal trucking services in the Southern United States.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – One of the largest independent truck repair and body shop in the country will open its new corporate headquarters in Indianapolis Feb. 15.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – All major heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers have met new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for emissions cuts and have been certified by EPA for full production.

LAS VEGAS – Sterling Truck Corp. has unveiled a new heavy-duty vocational truck developed for the construction and government markets. The Set-Forward Sterling truck features an updated look, improved functionality, and increased visibility.

KIRKLAND, WA – Ready mix operators and other construction segment businesses can see Kenworth's 2008-model vocational trucks at the annual World of Concrete Show, which ran from Jan. 22-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Equipped with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all-new turbo diesel engine in its light-duty pickup trucks after 2009.