Fri September 24, 2010
Cloud Logging & Trucking Embraces New Opportunities
A winding country road, rolling meadows, an old mill stream, a historic cemetery: the little town of Reading, Vt., in Windsor County is a quiet little neighborhood in the Green Mountain State. The population was 707 at the 2000 census....
Fri September 10, 2010
Peterson’s BT40 Blower Truck a Hit With Varsity
In February, Cleveland Brothers delivered a Peterson BT40 blower truck to erosion control specialists Varsity Inc. of Swoyersville, Luzerne County, Pa. The truck is the first of its kind sold in northeast Pennsylvania....
Fri September 03, 2010
Mack Trucks Increases Employment at Macungie Location
Mack Trucks will be increasing employment by approximately 125 people at its Macungie assembly operations beginning the first week of October. “At this point, it is anticipated that in addition to recalling folks currently on layoff, we will need to hire new employees as well,” said John Walsh, director of media relations, Mack Trucks....
Mon August 30, 2010
Ransome Named International Trucks Dealer
Navistar International has appointed Ransome CAT to handle International truck sales, parts, service, leasing, rentals and engine overhauls in Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties in Pennsylvania and in southern New Jersey....
Wed August 04, 2010
CSA 2010 Increases Importance of Truck Maintenance
This fall, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will implement the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program, which includes more stringent penalties for violations. This program will make truck maintenance even more important, according to Dick Von Lehman, Kenworth PremierCare national sales manager of service....
Fri July 30, 2010
Coal Trucks Get Smoother Ride in Emery County, Utah
The majestic mountain views of SR 10 may once again be enjoyed by travelers who no longer have to worry about keeping their eyes glued to the precarious roadway. A new 3-mi. (4.8 km) stretch of SR 10 is now open to car and truck traffic between Emery and Muddy Creek in Emery County, Utah....
Fri July 16, 2010
Mack Trucks Calls Back 75 Laid-Off Workers
ALLENTOWN, Pa (AP) Mack Trucks is recalling 75 laid-off workers to its Lehigh Valley manufacturing plant. The truck maker said it’s benefiting from improving demand for highway vehicles. Company spokesman John Walsh said the recall is effective June 21....
Wed June 30, 2010
Doosan Moxy MT41 Articulated Dump Truck Combines Power, Stability, 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 outstanding productivity and driving performance....
Wed June 30, 2010
First Factory-Installed Front Drive Axles Announced for Kenworth T270, T370
Kenworth Truck Company will offer factory-installed, front drive axles for the Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 models. The new Kenworth front drive axle was introduced at the 57th annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) in Williamsburg, Va....
Tue June 29, 2010
Yale Lift Trucks of Florida, Georgia Takes on JCB Line
Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia has added JCB construction equipment to its lineup. This new division has been named JCB of Florida and South Georgia and will remain under the same ownership and management as Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia....