Wed April 30, 2014
Mitsubishi Fuso Introduces Higher-GVWR Class 3 Work Truck
The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) Canter FE130 work truck boosts GVWR and body/payload capacity by 700 lb. (317.5 kg) over the previous FE125 model. According to the company, the boost in GVWR is actually the second part of a program to expand the utility and versatility of its Class 3 offering....
Wed April 30, 2014
Kenworth Truck Names New 2014 Parts Council Members
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2014 Kenworth Parts Council members. The council consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada. The council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of parts and customer support to truck fleets and owner-operators.Kenworth Parts Council members are: Chairwoman — Jo Frost, Edmonton Kenworth, Edmonton, Alb.; Ken Ables, Performance Kenworth, Cleveland, Texas; Paul Baker, Wallwork Kenworth, Fargo, N.D.; Samuel Letendre, Kenworth Maska, La Presentation, Que.; Lisa Nichols, Kenworth of Columbus, Hilliard, Ohio; Vic Stiller, Inland Kenworth, Phoenix, Ariz.; Jeff Weaver, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Clayton Zuchotzki, GreatWest Kenworth, Calgary, Alb.; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Mike Murphy, MHC Kenworth, Leawood, Kan."The Kenworth Parts Council plays an important role in working with Kenworth and PACCAR Parts to help provide our customers with excellent parts support throughout the United States and Canada....
Fri April 04, 2014
The Terex TA400 Generation 9 Articulated Truck Keeps Productivity High
Designed to work on job sites ranging from sand and gravel quarries to coal mines and road construction projects, the Terex TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low and cycle times short....
Fri April 04, 2014
Kenworth Sets PACCAR MX-13 Engine Record
The 12.9-L PACCAR MX-13 engine has earned swift adoption by fleets and truck operators in the U.S. and Canadian Class 8 truck markets. “Kenworth had a record year of PACCAR MX-13 engine sales in 2013,” said Preston Feight, Kenworth assistant general manager of sales and marketing....
Tue April 01, 2014
Mack Trucks is ’Born Ready’ for the Long Haul
Fuel efficiency and uptime remain top priorities for Mack Trucks, executives with the company said at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show. This ongoing focus to help reduce customer operating costs, along with recent investments in products, support solutions, facilities and the brand, has Mack well-positioned for success in the highway market....
Fri March 28, 2014
Cat Vocational Truck Line Adds Set-Forward Axle Model
Caterpillar has expanded its heavy-duty line of Class 8 work trucks with the introduction of the Cat CT681 vocational truck, a set-forward axle model designed for customers who prefer a longer wheelbase truck and for those who must comply with restrictive load limitations on bridges and roads....
Fri March 28, 2014
Road Choice-Branded Parts Enters ?Heavy-Duty Truck, Trailer All-Makes Parts Market
Road Choice Truck Parts is the newest brand to enter the heavy-duty truck industry’s private label all-makes market. Offering a growing line of high-demand parts, including air conditioning, air springs, air/electrical coils and accessories, brake chambers, exhaust products, lighting, shock absorbers and universal joints, Road Choice all-makes parts are value-priced to compete with heavy-duty manufacturers’ and warehouse distributors’ private brand parts, according to the manufacturer....
Mon March 24, 2014
Curry Supply Company, Reading Truck Body Announce Partnership
Curry Supply Company and Reading Truck Body LLC recently announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration will allow Curry Supply to extend its commercial vehicle line-up into the light- and medium-duty service truck category, providing more resources, expanded product portfolios and market reach for customers....
Mon March 24, 2014
J&J Truck Equipment Adds Springer to Sales Team
J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, announced that Rick Springer joined the J&J Truck Equipment team as a regional sales manager. Springer, based in Chambersburg, Pa., will be responsible for truck equipment sales throughout eastern Pennsylvania....
Tue March 18, 2014
ABC Supply Takes Delivery of First Full-Production Kenworth T880
Kenworth Truck Company’s first full-production Kenworth T880 was recently delivered to ABC Supply Co. Inc., one of the largest distributors of exterior building products in the nation, at its headquarters in Beloit, Wis....
