Fri August 26, 2011
Foley Inc. Hires New Vocational Truck Sales Specialist
Michael Kubas, vice president of Foley Power Systems has announced that Foley Incorporated recently hired Bobby Dauigoy as vocational truck sales specialist for the on highway division. Prior to this new position, Dauigoy spent 27 years as a Peterbilt truck sales engineer....
Wed August 24, 2011
Trolley-Capable 860E-1K Joins Komatsu’s Fleet of Mining Trucks
Komatsu America Corp.’s 860E-1K electric drive rigid frame dump truck has a nominal payload of 280 tons (254 t) and a factory installed trolley-capable option. The power plant in the 860E is the Komatsu SSDA16V160, a 2,700 hp, 16-cylinder, two-stage turbocharged diesel....
Wed August 24, 2011
Case Offers Articulated Trucks
The Case 327B and 330B articulated trucks feature more horsepower, an ergonomically designed cab and a variety of service and maintenance features. They also feature the same technology as the rest of the Case 300 Series ADT line, such as an integrated differential, variable geometry turbocharger, auto warm-up system and self-diagnosed fluid-level checks....
Mon August 22, 2011
A Lane of Their Own: VDOT to Add Truck Climbing Lanes on I-81
A new truck climbing lane is currently under construction in Virginia along Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County near Lexington. The project is reportedly in line with a resolution passed by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Oct....
Fri August 19, 2011
Mack to Participate in SuperTruck Development
Mack Trucks Inc. will participate in the development of technologies to improve the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a SuperTruck contract with the U.S....
Thu August 18, 2011
TRP Announces Mirrors for All Makes of Trucks and Tractors
TRP Aftermarket Parts recently introduced a line of mirrors for all makes of Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks. “TRP mirrors are manufactured to the highest quality standards providing operators with an outstanding product for today’s market,” said Everett Seymoure, global manager of TRP....
Fri August 12, 2011
Steve Brutschy Joins H.O. Penn as Its New On-Highway Truck Sales Specialist
Alan Sanzenbacher, vice president of business development at H.O. Penn Machinery Company Inc. announced that Steve Brutschy has joined H.O. Penn as an on-highway truck sales specialist. In his new position Brutschy will be responsible for sales of Caterpillar’s new CT660 vocational truck for the New York City and Long Island markets....
Fri August 05, 2011
Yancey Bros. Hosts Cat Truck Event at Its Austell Facility
Caterpillar’s first-ever on-highway truck model rolled onto the showroom floor at Yancey Bros. Co.’s Austell, Ga., headquarters on July 22. Contractors and trucking firm representatives turned out in droves with approximately 300 attending the preview of the new Cat CT660 which was held in conjunction with Yancey’s customer appreciation cookout....
Mon August 01, 2011
The Work Truck Show Commits to Indianapolis Through 2013
The NTEA will hold The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6 to 8, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center. The Annual NTEA Convention, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit kick off March 5....
Tue July 26, 2011
Doosan Moxy 41-Ton Articulated Dump Truck Combines Power, Stability and Traction
The Doosan Moxy MT41 articulated dump truck offers high horsepower per ton of loaded weight, a free-swinging rear tandem bogie and a special articulation system for enhanced productivity and driving performance....