Fri December 11, 2015
Mack Truck’s New Video Making Grown Men Cry
The holiday season is a time for memories, and a new video from Mack has awakened a flood of them – and in some cases tears – from those who have seen it. The video, “The Horn,” shows a man’s love for trucks from the time he was a boy until now as a driver....
Tue December 08, 2015
Mack Trucks Help Drive Hollywood Feed’s Success
Memphis business owner Shawn McGhee believes in being the best, and that culture of excellence has resulted in astronomical growth for his company, Hollywood Feed. Today, he is reshaping the pet industry and setting a new standard for his customers....
Fri December 04, 2015
Connecticut Replacing 114 Outdated Plow Trucks
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Connecticut’s Department of Transportation is replacing 114 of its aging plow trucks with new vehicles in preparation for the upcoming winter season. The agency has a snow and ice fleet consisting of 632 trucks....
Fri November 20, 2015
Isuzu Introduces 2016 High-Capacity GVWR NPR Diesel
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. introduced the 2016 NPR Diesel. The truck features a 13,000-lb. (5,897 kg) GVWR and a 33.5-in. (85 cm) frame to offer more capability than previously available in an entry-level Isuzu diesel truck — while still providing legendary Isuzu durability and fuel economy....
Tue November 03, 2015
Hauling Water During Drought: What You Need to Know About Water Trucks
With the epic California drought heading into its fourth year, nearly the entire state is feeling the effects, with areas of southern California hardest hit. With mandatory water restrictions finally in effect across the state, Californians are feeling the pinch....
Wed October 28, 2015
Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. Holds Surplus Auction
On Oct. 17, Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. held a surplus auction for the city of Winston Salem, and also was selling for Winston Salem City Surplus, area contractors and farmers, among others. The sale included a John Deere 750C dozer, John Deere and Ford backhoes, excavators from John Deere and Link-Belt, utility trucks, dump trucks and much more....
Fri October 16, 2015
Kenworth Announces Three New Options for Vocational Trucks
Kenworth has announced three new options for its vocational lineup of trucks. Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission — with optional second “deep reverse” — can be ordered on Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500....
Wed October 14, 2015
Terex HyPower Hybrid System Available on Utilities Work Trucks
The Terex HyPower hybrid system is designed to save fuel, reduce noise and increase efficiency, especially suited for the electric and utility industry. Operators appreciate that there is no reduction in the performance of the controls while the trucks are in hybrid mode....
Wed October 14, 2015
The Terex Crossover 8000 Blends Truck Crane and Boom Crane Designs
The Terex Crossover 8000 is an 80 ton (72.5 t) capacity class boom truck that blends truck crane and boom crane designs to offer a 360-degree load radius. Featuring the same upper structure as the field-proven Terex T780 telescopic truck crane, the Crossover 8000 boom truck offers almost identical load ratings throughout most lift situations, regardless of lifting from the front, rear or sides of the crane....
Mon October 12, 2015
Mack, Omnitracs to Expand Truck Fleet Management Options
Mack Trucks has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Omnitracs LLC to develop future service options for Mack Fleet Management Services. The additional options will expand Mack’s fleet management offerings and provide customers with more choices to boost safety and lower costs through improved operational performance....
