Conventional Sleeper Trucks

Mack Trucks to Serve as ‘Official Hauler of NASCAR' →

Mack Trucks and NASCAR announced a multi-year agreement designating Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR.” Mack made the announcement during NASCAR's DAYTONA 500 media day event. As part of the agreement, Mack provided a fleet of custom-designed Mack Pinnacle sleeper models spec'd to answer the challenges of the grueling NASCAR schedule. “Mack and NASCAR are two fundamentally American brands, and we couldn't be more excited to join forces and serve as the ‘Official Hauler of NASCAR,'” said John Walsh, Mack vice president of marketing. Click for more...

Kenworth Sleeper Available for Order →

Kenworth's new 40-in. sleeper is now available for order with either the T880 or T680. Kenworth's 40-in. sleeper with the T880 is suitable in vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors that transport flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight are a factor. The sleeper also is a good fit in the Kenworth T680 for regional bulk haulers who prefer to operate a highly fuel-efficient tractor. Click for more...

Isuzu Announces That It Shattered Two Long-Standing Sales Records in 2015 →

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that it shattered two long-standing sales records in 2015 — for the highest parts sales and for sales of Isuzu commercial trucks. Isuzu dealers retailed 20,725 Isuzu trucks to customers in 2015 — a record for Isuzu trucks in the United States. This record included a whopping 10.5 percent gain in Isuzu N-Series sales versus 2014. This outpaced Isuzu's competitive set in Class 3 through 5 commercial vehicles. Click for more...

CMA to Auction Assets of Major Commercial Crane & Trucking Company →

The assets of a long-time Southern California heavy construction equipment company will be hitting the auction block on Thursday, January 21, 2016. The high quality assets in this auction are from inventory no longer required in the continuing operation of Thomas Crane and Trucking Company. Thomas has been in business in Huntington Beach, California for over 50 years. News of this important liquidation was just announced by CMA, an industry leader in asset auctions, liquidations and appraisals in Burbank, California, who is conducting the onsite and webcast auction. Click for more...

Houston Begins Long Road to Storm Recovery →

Last month, after Memorial Day weekend, floods left much of Houston underwater, crews went to work cleaning up as soon as they could safely do so. Even so, Gary Readore, chief of staff of the Houston Solid Waste Management Department, expected it would be nearly the end of summer before the city was back to normal. “I would think in about two months everything should be looking pretty good,” Readore said. Click for more...

Northeast DOTs Arm Themselves for Winter Weather →

Every year state Departments of Transportation (DOT) prepare to do battle with Old Man Winter, bracing themselves for cold temperatures, strong winds, heavy snowfalls and treacherous ice. As the years go by, each DOT combines its experience with the available budget, technology, equipment and manpower to keep the roads clear and safe for travelers, adapting techniques to suit individual state needs and circumstances. Click for more...