Navistar International says it has improved its International Advantage loyalty program, to provide members with enhanced benefits. Benefits now include advanced fleet management tools, 24/7 dedicated concierge service and exclusive ...
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NAPA, Calif. -- To say integrating natural gas trucks into your fleet involves a lengthy learning curve is an understatement. Just ask Mike DelBovo, president of Saddle Creek Transportation, which is currently designing its fourth ...
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According to Americas Commercial Trucking (ACT) Research, nearly 15,400 net trailer orders were received in June, 2013, up 7% from May. "June's cancellation rate was only half of that posted in May," says Frank Maly, director-CV ...
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The Penske Automotive Group, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Commercial Vehicles Group from Transpacific Industries Group Ltd. for a purchase price of $219 million. The completion of the transaction is subject to normal closing ...
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With the efficiency and total lumen output for LEDs on the rise, lighting in 2013 will surpass handsets as the biggest application for LED driver ICs, with revenue rising by more than 50% annually, and then more than doubling by 2018, ...
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A new study conducted by the City of Edmonton is looking to evaluate and potentially improve trucking in the city limits. A draft city goods movement strategy released last week provided 34 suggestions to aid the city’s trucking ...
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Germany based automotive components manufacturer ThyssenKrupp has started construction of a new production facility for assembled camshafts at its Chemnitz plant. Being built at Presta Camshafts' Chemnitz production plant, the ...
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Who says natural gas trucks can't be aerodynamic? Freightliner has partnered with one of the most experienced natural gas fleets in the US to create a new 113-inch BBC day cab Cascadia with advanced aerodynamics. The first 10 of these ...
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Chinese leading high-level light truck brand JAC Shuailing also achieves remarkable performance in the international market, such as exporting to over 100 countries and regions, becoming a hot product in more than 70 countries and regions, ...
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Are you searching for the Backyard Ramp or perhaps a Pier Ramp? May your own requirement for launching end up being greatest offered through the use of the Forklift Ramp or perhaps a Metal Backyard Ramp? You know what? They are the same ...
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US-based automobile manufacturer Ford Motor has unveiled it new 2014 F-150 Tremor sport truck in the US to meet the requirements of street truck enthusiasts. The vehicle is powered by a 3.5L EcoBoost engine with twin independent ...
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Wondering how a particular tire performed in a tire test? Tire manufacturers and third parties routinely test tires and share the results. But is their data accurate? The data is accurate, but there is a wrinkle, says Bob Abram, Modern ...
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You’ll be glad to know that Joseph “the trucker spy” Volpe will be taking the next few months off work. Because what Volpe does for a living is extort truck companies. He calls his business Third Eye Highway Safety. ...
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OEMs are now putting Chinese brands on their trucks, further breaking down barriers and quality concerns, says Walt Weller, vice president of CMA A wide range of topics were discussed by industry executives during the featured conference ...
New Orleans seafood is going green. Global Green USA's Coalition for Resource Recovery (CoRR) joined forces with the New Orleans Fish House to test recyclable coated corrugated boxes as methods of transporting locally caught seafood. These ...
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