Mon July 18, 2016

Ford 2017 Super Duty Payload, Towing Data Released

Specific payload and towing numbers released today for the new 2017 F-Series Super Duty truck – a vehicle officially unveiled late last year – result in Super Duty models that offer “more towing and hauling capability than ever before,” according to Ford Motor Co....

Mon July 18, 2016

Isuzu, Spartan Motors Mark Milestone

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., announced that the 30,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced at the Spartan Motors Inc. facility in Charlotte, Mich. The truck rolled off the line on June 10, 2016....

Fri July 08, 2016

Stoneway Concrete Adds Kenworth T880 to Its Fleet

When Ralph Lo Priore looks at which new specification choices would likely work best for his company's trucks, he prefers to deal in cold hard facts, not egos or emotions. “Too often people make purchasing decisions on what's always been done before,” said Lo Priore, director of fleet assets and processes for Stoneway Concrete and its parent company, Gary Merlino Construction Co....

Wed July 06, 2016

Kenworth T880 Short Hood Now Available with Allison 4700 RDS Fully Automatic Transmission

Kenworth has announced the availability of the 7-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series(TM) fully automatic transmission with the 116.5-inch BBC Kenworth T880 short hood. The Allison 4700 RDS is available with the PACCAR MX-13 engine as well as the PACCAR MX-11, which provides a 400-pound weight savings over 13-liter engines....

Wed June 29, 2016

Boss Snowplow Introduces HTX V-Plow

Boss Snowplow continues to expand its half-ton and light-duty truck line with the HTX V-plow. With today's contractor and homeowner in mind, Boss built the HTX V-plow with just the right amount of steel in exactly the right place for the best combination of strength and weight....

Fri June 24, 2016

Papé Kenworth's Service Excellence Helps Keep Central Oregon Truck Co. Rolling

Papé Kenworth, led by president Dave Laird, has a vision for the kind of service Central Oregon Truck Co. and other customers need for their trucks while they're traveling. “It's really no secret — if their trucks have an issue on the road, our customers want to know what the problem is, they want it fixed quickly, and they don't want to sweat the unknowns,” Laird said....

Fri June 17, 2016

GuardDog Connect Standard in TerraPro Cabover Models

Mack GuardDog Connect, Mack's integrated telematics solution, is now available and standard in all Mack TerraPro Cabover models equipped with a Mack MP engine. Mack extended the offering of GuardDog Connect to all Mack-powered TerraPro Cabover models after receiving positive customer response to the Uptime solution....

Fri June 17, 2016

Mack to Evaluate Wrightspeed Route Powertrain in LR Model

Mack Trucks showcased a Mack LR model retrofitted with the Wrightspeed Route 1000 powertrain in its booth at WasteExpo 2016. Mack is the first OEM to evaluate Wrightspeed technology within a Class 8 refuse vehicle....

Fri June 17, 2016

NTEA Addresses Trade Issues in North America

NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry recently released its Cross-Border Compliance Guide, prepared in collaboration with Dawson Strategic — an Ottawa-based research and consulting firm that specializes in advising business and government on cross-border and international trade issues....

Fri June 17, 2016

Stellar Industries Introduces Upgrades

Stellar Industries Inc.'s 20,000-lb. (9,072 kg) capacity Hooklift line has been upgraded and is lighter than the previous version. The Stellar 20,000-lb. capacity Hooklift is a truck-mounted hydraulic system that is capable of interchanging various bodies....