Tue February 23, 2016
International Truck Launches HX Series
International Truck launched the International HX Series, a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. This is the first all-new vehicle introduced by International Truck since 2010....
Fri February 05, 2016
Freightliner Trucks Announces 2016 “Hardest Working Cities” at World of Concrete Show
Following the successful launch of the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities recognition program, Freightliner announced four new cities will be recognized with the award in 2016. The company released the full list of cities at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas during a reception in the Freightliner booth....
Thu February 04, 2016
Customized Water Trucks are Maverick Equipment's Specialty
Dust suppression is a concern of contractors everywhere, especially those located in the southwest desert. Stringent federal regulations filter down to state and the local levels. The non-compliance with these regulations can result in thousands of dollars in fines....
Wed February 03, 2016
Mack Trucks Green-Lights Renewable Diesel Fuel
Following extensive truck and engine testing, Mack Trucks signed off on the use of renewable diesel fuel in all Mack engines. Renewable diesel fuel delivers performance similar to diesel refined from petroleum, but with several additional customer benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas and particulate emissions, as well as decreased maintenance costs....
Mon February 01, 2016
BWise Unveils Dump Insert Re-Design
BWise Manufacturing LLC, a manufacturer of dump, equipment, tilt and utility trailers, announced another Innovative WISE Design. “Part of our mission statement says ‘The mission of BWise is to build innovative products that are of higher quality than the competitors.' In June 2015 we took a big step that will allow us to continue to be an industry leader when we moved into a 300,000 square foot facility located at 1002 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, Pa....
Mon February 01, 2016
Isuzu Announces That It Shattered Two Long-Standing Sales Records in 2015
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that it shattered two long-standing sales records in 2015 — for the highest parts sales and for sales of Isuzu commercial trucks. Isuzu dealers retailed 20,725 Isuzu trucks to customers in 2015 — a record for Isuzu trucks in the United States....
Fri January 29, 2016
NYSDOT's New Tow Plows to Keep Roads Safe This Winter
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll announced that 62 new tow plows will be deployed this winter to help clear state roads more efficiently and improve safety across New York State....
Fri January 29, 2016
Extensive Improvements Being Made to Fitchburg Rail Line
Of the five bids submitted to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in 2013 for the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Improvements Track, Civil and Signal Project, the joint-venture of J. F. White Contracting Co....
Tue January 26, 2016
National Introduces Boom Truck at Expo
Visitors to National Crane's booth at TCI Expo 2015 viewed the all-new NBT30H-2 boom truck. This new model is an ideal crane for the tree care industry that offers versatility and roadability, as well as an option to have the longest boom in its weight class, according to the company....
Fri January 22, 2016
Ox SuperDump From Ox Bodies
The Ox SuperDump from Ox Bodies is ideal for sand to large aggregates up to 3- to 5-in. (7.6 to 12.7 cm) rock, wet batch cement, dirt, and asphalt. Featuring four, six, or seven axle configurations, the Ox SuperDump increases payloads up to 25 tons (22.7 t) and 80,000 GVWR (in most states)....