Wed May 21, 2014
Will a Highway Worker Be Struck and Killed Today?
The highway building and repair season is upon us, which means it is time for construction workers to start worrying if today is the day they will be struck down by a passing vehicle. In early May, that day arrived for an Alabama worker when a car crashed past cones and barrels to reach him....
Fri May 16, 2014
San Antonio Spurs Deliver Tim Duncan’s Truck, Holt Cat Sponsors
The San Antonio Spurs Coyote delivered Tim Duncan’s customized and autographed truck to Madyll Powao, the lucky winner of a year-long raffle on April 30, at the SWBC Tower in San Antonio, Texas. Powao was presented with the keys on-court during halftime at the Spurs game....
Thu May 15, 2014
Komatsu Launches HM300 Tier IV Final Articulated Dump Truck
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the HM300 Tier IV Final articulated dump truck. With a net 325 HP (242 kW), the HM300 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 engine which is EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified....
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....
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
Hitachi Introduces EH1100-5 Rigid Frame Dump Truck
Hitachi Construction Machinery introduced the latest version of the EH1100 rigid dump truck, the EH1100-5. Sales of this latest version of the EH1100 commenced globally as of April 1, 2014. Many successful legacy features are continued on the EH1100-5, such as the long-life and highly compressible NeoconE/Helium suspension strut fluid, the robotically welded fully fabricated box section frame, the highly stable trailing arm front suspension and the reliable body floating hinge pin design; all features included on Hitachi rigid frame trucks regardless of size....
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....
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....
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
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....