Mon December 02, 2013
$1.5B Deal Struck to Replace Goethals Bridge
NEW YORK (AP) A deal has been finalized to pay for a $1.5 billion replacement for the Goethals Bridge between Elizabeth, N.J., and Staten Island, N.Y. It’s a public-private deal in which a group of developers will make equity contributions and receive payments over 35 years....
Tue November 19, 2013
Cat C Series Articulated Trucks Redesigned for Added Value
The new Cat C Series articulated dump trucks — 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ ejector — feature new engines with more power, advanced transmission control, enhanced operator amenities, new serviceability features, and for the 730C and 730C EJ models, automatic traction control....
Cindy Riley - Thu November 14, 2013
Wilkinson Purchases Manitex 40124SHL Boom Truck
Having grown up in the crane rental business, Todd Wilkinson knows what it takes to run a successful operation. “My father owned a steel erection company when I was young, and I can remember many summers hanging on the side of a boom truck,” Wilkinson said....
Thu November 14, 2013
Terex Donates Truck Crane Pink Paint Job to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer Research
A new Terex T 340-1 Hydraulic Truck Crane recently completed its journey from Waverly, Iowa, to Atlanta, Georgia, sporting a fresh new pink paint job, donated by Terex Cranes. In addition to lifting material to help with the construction and renovation of structures, this new Terex crane will raise awareness and provide fundraising opportunities to support breast cancer research....
Tue November 05, 2013
Condoleezza Rice to Deliver Keynote at 2014 Truck Show
Condoleezza Rice, the 66th secretary of state of the United States, has been named keynote speaker of The Work Truck Show 2014. Her address is part of the President’s Breakfast and NTEA Annual Meeting on March 6....
Tue November 05, 2013
Mack Reveals Design for 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree Truck
Mack Trucks revealed the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree truck decal design, which will be proudly displayed on the two custom Mack Pinnacle models charged with transporting the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree cross-country from the state of Washington to Washington, D.C....
Fri November 01, 2013
C.N. Wood Named Distributor of New Way Refuse Trucks
C.N. Wood Company is now the authorized distributor of the complete and varied line of New Way refuse trucks for all of New England. New Way refuse trucks and product support will be available from all six C.N....
Robert “Bob” Johnson - Wed October 30, 2013
Don’t Let These Common Mistakes Kill Your Next Work Truck Spec
At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs. Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the best overall return for dollar spent....
Tue October 15, 2013
Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck Now Available for Order
The Kenworth T880 — the flagship of Kenworth’s outstanding vocational trucks — is now available for order. Introduced at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show, the Kenworth T880 is especially suited for vocational customers who demand a durable and reliable truck, including dump, mixer, refuse and heavy haul applications....
Wed October 09, 2013
Towmaster Truck Equipment Announces New Territory Manager
Towmaster Truck Equipment has announced the addition of Brett Stinar to the Towmaster team. As territory manager, Stinar will cover Minnesota, Wisconsin and eastern North Dakota, with responsibility for the sales and market expansion of OSP/Pal-Pro Mechanic’s, Service Body, and Crane product lines distributed through Towmaster....
