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Natural Gas Gets Big Boost in Deal by Navistar, Clean Fuels and T. Boone Pickens

Posted on 02 February 2012 by Rhonda Flathman

Natural gas will become a more popular fuel for commercial trucks if Navistar International and Clean Fuels Corp. can help it, and they intend to. Continue Reading

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IWLA Opposes Bill to Ban Independent Truckers from Ports

Posted on 20 January 2012 by Rhonda Flathman

The International Warehouse Logistics Association joined other logistics industry associations in writing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) urging him to oppose a bill that would close the U.S. ports to independent truck owner-operators. Continue Reading

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Forecast Predicts Hybrid, Electric Truck Sales Will Nearly Double in 2012

Posted on 13 January 2012 by Rhonda Flathman

A forecast from Pike Research says that sales of hybrid and electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks will nearly double in 2012, but one industry expert thinks some of the numbers might be overly optimistic. Continue Reading

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CARB Reminds Truckers of Jan. 1 Compliance Deadline

Posted on 29 December 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

The California Air Resources Board has reminded heavy diesel truck owners that new emission rules take effect Jan. 1 and they may need to report their compliance online. Continue Reading

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System provides heating without idling

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

Idle Free Systems has released the Total Truck Heat System, a battery-powered auxiliary heating system to provide warmth and comfort for a truck’s sleeper berth without idling the engine. Continue Reading

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Remote disable and unlock features for truck security

Posted on 08 December 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

Track Your Truck, a provider of GPS tracking for trucks, introduced an updated version of NetTrack Mobile software that will now be available with “remote starter disable” and “remote door unlock” features, offering the ability to remotely disable starters and unlock doors from the driver’s or dispatcher’s mobile phone or iPad. Continue Reading

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Frito-Lay Electric Delivery Trucks Hit the “Green” Streets of Orlando

Posted on 08 December 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

Plano, TX: PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America introduces ten new electric trucks will be rolling out in Orlando. These electric delivery trucks will ultimately be part of the largest planned fleet of commercial all-electric trucks in North America. Continue Reading

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Trends driving development of ‘low-cost’ trucks

Posted on 01 September 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

Several trends, not the least of which are ever-growing equipment costs to keep pace with emissions mandates and safety systems, may contribute sooner rather than later to the development of “low-cost” trucks. Supporters are quick to note that this does not mean cheap, but rather a means for carriers to reap a return on their investments. Already, some carriers are opting for smaller engines and manual transmissions to Continue Reading

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Buyers adapting to used market

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

Used truck buying patterns are changing to adapt to what essentially has become a new marketplace. While lower mileage vehicles are typically prized by buyers, the strategy du jour–in light of recent economic struggles especially–has been to hang on to equipment even longer, thereby withholding inventory that in better days would have already found its way to market. Considering this, it comes as no surprise that Continue Reading

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First cross-continent truck trip comes alive in new book

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Rhonda Flathman

A new book chronicling the first cross-continent truck trip has recently been released by Canadian journalist Ron Corbett. “The Great Adventure” traces the journey of a Canadian driver named George MacLean who was commissioned by a trucking company to prove a motorized truck could outperform a mule train. That company, which would be the forerunner to Mack Trucks, and MacLean proved it possible with a trip from Denver to New York carrying about eight tons in a flatbed that more resembled a covered wagon than a truck. The book is Continue Reading

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