Kenworth Produces 2009 Online Medium-Duty Body Builders Manual
Apr 10, 2009
Kenworth Truck Company has produced the 2009 edition of its online medium-duty body builders manual, which now includes Kenworth hybrid models for the first time...
Schneider National Forecasts a Volatile 2009
Apr 9, 2009
Trucking bankruptcies will increase in the first and second quarters, according to Schneider National's 2008-2009 State of the Industry Review...
Azure Dynamics, Collins Combine on Hybrid Bus
Apr 9, 2009
Azure Dynamics Corporation announced today an exclusive partnership with Collins Bus Corporation...
Felling Trailers Passes Compliance Inspection
Apr 9, 2009
Felling Trailers, Inc., Sauk Centre, MN, has passed the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers' (NATM) safety compliance inspection...
HD Dialogue DVD Now Available
Apr 9, 2009
Two of the most popular segments from this year's Heavy Duty Dialogue have been combined into one DVD that is now available for purchase...
Mack Makes Initial Delivery of Trucks for U.S. Army
Apr 8, 2009
As part of an approximately $28.5 million contract with the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Mack Trucks, Inc. has delivered 36 MACK Vision Elite model tractors with 70-Inch High-Rise sleepers...
New Study Aids Commercial Vehicle Parts Suppliers
Apr 8, 2009
A new study provides a blueprint for how commercial vehicle OEM component suppliers can address economic and EPA regulatory issues...
Ringo Hill Farms Equipment Passes Safety Compliance Inspection
Apr 8, 2009
Ringo Hill Farms Equipment Co., Inc., Quakertown, Pa., has passed the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers’ (NATM) safety compliance re-inspection...
Navistar Finalizes U.K. Deal to Provide Afghan-Specific Tactical Support Vehicles
Apr 8, 2009
Responding to evolving threats in Afghanistan, the U.K. Ministry of Defense has finalized a deal with Navistar Defense...
Transportation Productivity Legislation Moves in Congress
Apr 6, 2009
The efforts of the Agricultural Transportation Efficiency Coalition (AgTEC) to increase allowable truck weights to 97,000 pounds for a single truck on the federal highway system moved significantly further this week when Congressman Michael Michaud (D-Maine) introduced H.R. 1799, the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009...
Preliminary March Class 8 Orders Up 26% Over February
Apr 3, 2009
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEMs totaling 8,594 units in March, up 26% from February 2009...
Navistar Honors Top-Performing International Dealers
Apr 3, 2009
Navistar, Inc. (NYSE: NAV) has recognized 26 of its top-performing dealers from around the globe with the prestigious International Circle of Excellence Award...
NTEA Honors MVP Companies
Apr 3, 2009
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has recognized one member company and requalified 10 companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards...
Navistar Defense Files M-ATV Protest Regarding Technicality in Evaluation Process
Apr 3, 2009
Navistar Defense, LLC is in discussions with the government over a technicality in the evaluation of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) program...
Board Votes Unanimously to Postpone 2009 NTDA Convention
Apr 2, 2009
The NTDA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to postpone the 2009 NTDA Convention, scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Palm Springs, CA...
BMC's BEEP Program Changes Hands
Apr 2, 2009
SAE’s Performance Review Institute (PRI) will administer the Brake Effectiveness Evaluation Procedure (BEEP) program...
EPA's SmartWay Certifies Peterbilt's Model 384
Apr 2, 2009
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced that its Model 384 truck will receive certification by EPA's SmartWay program...
Oshkosh Announces 2Q Non-Cash Impairment Charges
Apr 1, 2009
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today announced that it anticipates recording non-cash impairment charges of $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion for the write-down of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the second quarter of fiscal 2009...
Commercial Vehicle Group Awarded New Volvo Trucks Contract
Apr 1, 2009
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGI) announced today that it has been awarded a new contract to provide multiple CVG interior products for Volvo Trucks North America...
ATA Backs ‘Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009’
Apr 1, 2009
The American Trucking Associations strongly supports the "Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009," (H.R. 1799)...
No Plans for GM Diesel Pickup
Mar 31, 2009
General Motors has suspended it plans for a new diesel-powered, full-size pickup, according to Ward’s Automotive Reports...
FleetPride Acquires Pro Truck & Trailer Supply
Mar 31, 2009
FleetPride, Inc. has acquired the assets of Pro Truck & Trailer Supply, Inc....
Westmor Industries Expands Tank Manufacturing Shop
Mar 31, 2009
Westmor Industries, a manufacturer of petroleum and liquid-handling equipment, recently opened its expanded tank-shop facilities...
ACOFAS Shifts Clinic Focus to Medium Duty
Mar 31, 2009
ACOFAS, the American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists, has announced a shift of its Technician Training Clinic schedule...
NATM Opposes Employee Free Choice Act
Mar 31, 2009
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) is encouraging its membership to communicate opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act...
