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....
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....
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....
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....
Tue March 18, 2014
Galbreath Brings Out the Big Guns
Galbreath, a Wastequip brand, and a manufacturer of hoists, container handlers and trailers, has launched a new line of above frame (AF) hoists capable of lifting 75,000 lbs. (34,019 kg). Designed to accommodate larger truck engines, they work with any truck chassis, suspension, exhaust system or fuel tank, including CNG and LNG alternative fuel trucks....
Wed March 05, 2014
Hitachi Introduces New Rigid-Frame Haul truck Product Line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Construction professionals from across the world will get their first look at the updates to the Hitachi rigid-frame haul truck line March 4 – 8, 2014 at Hitachi booth during the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in Las Vegas, Nev....
Wed March 05, 2014
Terex Debuts New FD5000 “Great Lakes” Mixer Truck at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
The new Terex FD5000 “Great Lakes” front discharge mixer truck on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, March 4-8 in Las Vegas, Nev., is the first Terex mixer truck powered by a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine....
Wed February 12, 2014
Isuzu Introduces Line of Tier IV Diesel Engines
Isuzu Diesel has introduced a complete line of Tier IV diesel engines for industrial and commercial applications. These Tier IV production engines can be customized to the customer’s exact requirements....
Mon February 10, 2014
Duraclass Sidewinder All-Season Dump Bodies
DuraClass Sidewinder dump bodies operate as standard dump bodies in all seasons and provide a solution for spreading material during the winter months. Two models are available for an ideal fit to any application....
Thu February 06, 2014
Elliott Equipment to Launch New 45-Ton BoomTruck at ConExpo
Elliott Equipment Company will be unveiling a new 45-ton (40.8 t) boomtruck model at ConExpo that features a 142 ft. (43 m) five-section telescopic main boom on a permit-free 50-state federal bridge legal truck chassis....