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September 15, 2010 - Industry News

Nissan Commercial Vehicles Announces Official Partnership with Adrian Steel to Upfit 2012 Nissan NV

FRANKLIN, TN - Nissan Commercial Vehicles announced a strategic partnership with Adrian Steel, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicle equipment, to become an official upfitter for the all-new 2012 Nissan NV commercial van.

Tags: Adrian Steel, commercial van, Nissan

September 15, 2010 - Industry News

South Carolina Vehicle Conversion Centers Roll Out First Round of Propane Autogas Vehicles

HARRISONBURG, VA - Two South Carolina vehicle conversion centers, Greenville County and Light'N'Up, deployed 15 propane Autogas vehicles last month as part of a large-scale, Recovery Act-funded alternative-fuel vehicle project in the Southeast United States.

Tags: propane

September 15, 2010 - Industry News

Althen Named President of Penske Logistics as Hartnett Announces Retirement

READING, PA - Penske Logistics President Vincent Hartnett has announced his intention to retire in January 2011 after more than 38 years of service to the Penske organization.

Tags: Penske

September 15, 2010 - Industry News

Truck Dealers Lay Out State of Industry, Urge Sales Incentives in White House Meeting

WASHINGTON - The American Truck Dealers (ATD) led a coalition of trucking industry executives to meet with senior members of the Obama administration and to discuss the state of the industry, the impact of higher costs resulting from new emission mandates, and options to boost medium- and heavy-duty truck sales.

Tags: ATD, Kenworth, NADA

September 15, 2010 - Industry News

Navistar to Move to Lisle; Technology Center Moves to Another Illinois Location

WARRENVILLE, IL - Navistar, Inc., Chairman, President, and CEO Dan Ustian announced that the company will be moving to Lisle, Ill., at the former Alcatel-Lucent East campus on Warrenville Road.

Tags: Navistar, Relocation

September 15, 2010 - Industry News

Yokohama Tire Corporation Launches SmartSolution

Yokohama Smart Solutions Logo

FULLERTON, CA - Yokohama Tire Corporation announced the launch of SmartSolution, a new and innovative communication campaign aimed at commercial tire dealers, fleet owners, and truck operators.

Tags: tire, Yokohama

September 15, 2010 - Industry News

Pace Edwards Offers Retractable Utility Bed Cover

Pace Edwards Utility Bed

CENTRALIA, WA - The Retractable Utility Bed Cover from Pace Edwards designed specifically for utility truck beds, is the only manufacturer to offer a retractable cover with an electric or manual feature.

Tags: Pace Edwards, Utility

September 8, 2010 - Industry News

Titan Prepares to Raise OTR Tire Prices

QUINCY, IL - Titan Tire Corp. will raise aftermarket prices on Titan branded OTR tires effective Oct. 1, 2010.

Tags: Michelin, tire, TITAN

September 8, 2010 - Industry News

UPS Begins 90-Day Trial of Fully Electric Walk-In Van

STOCKTON, CA - Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that UPS has begun a 90-day demonstration trial of their walk-in van (EVI-WI).

Tags: Electric Vehicles International, UPS

September 8, 2010 - Industry News

King Joins ROUSH's Propane Team

King

LIVONIA, MI - The ROUSH liquid propane vehicle program continues to grow in terms of visibility, early adopters, and staff. The Livonia, Mich., company announced that Peter King has joined the division as executive director.

Tags: ROUSH

September 8, 2010 - Industry News

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Adds Options & 6.2L Engine

2011 F-150 SVT Raptor

DEARBORN, MI - A new standard 6.2L V-8 engine pumping out 411 horsepower, new technologies, and a newly available SuperCrew option that gives Raptor customers more choices in cab size all ensure the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor are some changes Ford made for the new model-year.

Tags: Ford F-150, SVT Raptor

September 8, 2010 - Industry News

2011 Toyota Tacoma Adds New T|X Packages & Upgrades

2011 Toyota Tacoma

TORRANCE, CA - The Toyota Tacoma offers two new packages for 2011 based on a concept truck first shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show.

Tags: Tacoma, Toyota

September 1, 2010 - Industry News

SelecTrucks Extends Down Payment Match Promotion through Year-End

PORTLAND, OR - SelecTrucks is extending its popular Down Payment Match promotion through December 31, 2010, matching 100 percent, up to $2,500, of a small fleet's or owner-operator's down payment.

Tags: Daimler Trucks

September 1, 2010 - Industry News

Awards to Recognize 'Green' Fleet Leaders

TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet and Government Fleet magazine wants to honor fleet managers with its second annual "Fleet Environmental Leadership" Awards.

Tags: award, Environmental Leadership Award, Green Fleet Conference

September 1, 2010 - Industry News

Cummins Produces 26,000 EPA 2010 Engines

COLUMBUS, IN - After seven months' production of its EPA 2010 certified and compliant engines, Cummins has built and shipped more than 20,000 heavy-duty and mid-range engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment.

Tags: Cummins, EGR, EPA, SCR

September 1, 2010 - Industry News

Seasonally-Adjusted July Commercial Trailer Orders Continue Positive Streak

COLUMBUS, IN - July commercial trailer net orders were up 74 percent from a very weak July of 2009, continuing a healthy rebound from what was one of the worst years in the commercial trailer industry.

Tags: ACT Research

September 1, 2010 - Industry News

SnowEx Introduces New Spreader Options for Dump Bodies

SnowEx SP-2200

WARREN, MI - The new SP-2200 and SP-2200-H from SnowEx provide under-tailgate options for installing spreaders on dump bodies.

Tags: SnowEx

August 25, 2010 - Industry News

Load Board Increase Revenue and Profit Per Truck

PORTLAND, OR - Based on a recent survey of more than 500 carriers, TransCore's 2010 Carrier Benchmark Survey found that carriers using load boards for more than 40 percent of their loads earned $800 more per truck every month than carriers who used load boards less frequently.

Tags: TransCore

August 25, 2010 - Industry News

PHH Arval Enhances Online Capabilities for Fleet Drivers

SPARKS, MD - In its continuing effort to make it easier for fleet drivers to handle business related to their vehicles, PHH Arval has added new functionality to both PHH InterActive for Drivers, its secure Web site, and PHH Connect, its mobile application.

Tags: PHH

August 25, 2010 - Industry News

Truck Groups to Facilititate IntelliDrive Workshop

ARLINGTON, VA - The Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC) will facilitate a Truck IntelliDrive and Smart Roadside session at the Technology and Maintenance Council's (TMC) 2010 Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 22.

Tags: ATA, FMCSA, NHTSA

August 25, 2010 - Industry News

Remember to Inspect Your Vehicle Lifts

MADISON, IN – Rotary Lift has an important message for technicians and maintenance managers: Remember to inspect your lifts. In addition to daily operator inspections, all vehicle lifts be inspected by a qualified lift inspector at least annually.

Tags: Automotive Lift Institute, Rotary Lift

August 25, 2010 - Industry News

Eaton to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Industrials Conference

CLEVELAND - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that Alexander Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will speak at the Morgan Stanley Global Industrials Conference in New York City, September 1.

Tags: Eaton, Morgan Stanley

August 18, 2010 - Industry News

Video Replay Available of 2011 Ford F-150 Powertrain Forum

DEARBORN, MI - For 2011, the F-150 has been completely updated under the hood with an array of new engines designed to deliver class-leading technology that boosts fuel economy, performance, and capability.

Tags: Ford F-150

August 18, 2010 - Industry News

General Truck Tires Earn New Brand Identity, Starting with Grabber OA

FORT MILL, SC - Thanks to a new look, new product names, and a new focus, General Truck Tires was relaunched this month with a stronger focus and an identity that will resonate with commercial truck drivers across the Americas.

August 10, 2010 - Industry News

Navistar eStar: One Year Later

WARRENVILLE, IL - Last August, President Obama traveled to Navistar's manufacturing facility in Wakarusa, Ind. to announce a $39.2 million grant to develop and deploy electric trucks. One year later, Navistar's eStar all-electric truck is coming off the production line.

Tags: electric truck, eStar, Navistar

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