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Dakota Bodies Unveils Second Generation Service Body →

Dakota Bodies announced the release of its new and improved weld together service body. The weld together design of the Gen II Service Body provides a long-term, solid connection between parts to achieve increased structural integrity, according to the manufacturer. The most notable update to this body is the included universal mounting kit designed to fit 2020 and newer Ford, Ram and GM chassis. Click for more...

Runnion Equipment Expands Knapheide Product Line →

Runnion Equipment Company is growing its product line by expanding its Knapheide body offerings. Runnion Equipment has been utilizing Knapheide bodies for its National Crane boom trucks and Palfinger knucklebooms for many years. Now, with its recent expansion, it has the room and capability to expand into the sales and upfitting of service/utility bodies and dump bodies – as supplied by Knapheide. Click for more...

Runnion Equipment Expands Knapheide Product Line →

Runnion Equipment Company is growing its product line by expanding its Knapheide body offerings. Runnion Equipment has been utilizing Knapheide bodies for its National Crane boom trucks and Palfinger knucklebooms for many years. Now, with its recent expansion, it has the room and capability to expand into the sales and upfitting of service/utility bodies and dump bodies – as supplied by Knapheide. Click for more...

Komatsu's Largest Haul Truck Ever - the 980E-4 - is Introduced to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced the North American commercial release of the 980E-4 haul truck, for service in mine sites requiring 400-ton payload capacity. With a 400-ton capacity and 3,500 HP engine, the 980E-4 builds on a long history of success with electric drive trucks, and reinforces Komatsu's position as a global leader in the ultra-class mining truck market. Click for more...

Truck Company's Goal: To Build a Better 'Mechanics Truck' →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For more than 40 years, Jack Harriman has had a handle on what field mechanics need in a utility truck. His customers have suggested how to build a better “Mechanics Truck.”“These guys know what they want and need,” said Harriman. After selling these trucks for [more than] 40 years, I think I've reached that level. That's the reason I am now stating that this is 'The Truck That Mechanics Built'.”Harriman's company, Heavy Duty Mechanics Trucks LLC of Alton, Iowa, offers a selection of trucks for any job, including the 11 ft. Click for more...

Altec Wins Work Truck Show 2016 Green Award for JEMS 4 Series Hybrid System →

Altec Inc. (Birmingham, Ala.) won The Work Truck Show 2016 Green Award for its JEMS 4 Series (Jobsite Energy Management System) hybrid-electric system. The award was presented at The Work Truck Show 2016, which was held March 1 to 4 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Green Award recognizes the product at the show that best improves work truck fuel utilization, as determined by a panel of trade media editors and truck fleet managers. Click for more...

Kenworth T880 Adds Hendrickson ULTIMAAX Severe Duty Suspension →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The vocational flagship Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Hendrickson ULTIMAAX advanced severe-duty rubber suspension. The ULTIMAAX suspension offers a balance of empty ride quality and loaded stability for driver comfort, while also cushioning the load and protecting the chassis, cargo and body equipment from excessive vibration and road shock due to potholes and rugged terrain. For the T880, the suspension is available with axle ratings from 46,000 to 52,000 lbs. Click for more...

Isuzu Unveils All-New Class 6 F-Series Truck →

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled an all-new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment — the 2018 Isuzu FTR. The F-Series truck is slated to go into production in the United States in mid-2017. “This truck represents our vision of the future of the medium-duty truck industry,” said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. Click for more...

Mack Expands Heavy-Duty AMT Range →

Mack Trucks announced two new versions of its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT). Mack's mDRIVE HD 13-speed and mDRIVE HD 14-speed meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications with the power and performance that only a fully integrated powertrain can offer, according to the manufacturer. Available in direct or overdrive configurations, the new Mack mDRIVE HD 13-speed offers a low reduction gear ratio designed for easier starting on steep grades or when the truck is under heavy load. Click for more...

PACCAR MX-11 Engine Design Maximizes Productivity, Life Span →

The PACCAR MX-11 engine for vocational and regional haul customers is now available for order. Offered in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO and W900S, the PACCAR MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb.-ft. of torque. The 10.8-L engine is 400 lbs. lighter than 13-L engines and provides customers with enhanced payload capacity and fuel economy. The PACCAR MX-11 is available with a full array of manual, automated manual and automatic transmissions. Click for more...

Freightliner Adds to List of 'Hardest Working Cities' →

Following the successful launch of the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities recognition program, Freightliner announced four new cities will be recognized with the award in 2016. The award winners for this year will be: New York City, Charlotte, Edmonton, and Seattle-Tacoma. Freightliner launched this initiative to honor cities spearheading community growth and innovation. The program came after an economic data review revealed a compelling relationship between the purchase of severe duty trucks and thriving economies. Click for more...

Terex Utilities Introduces New Installation Standards →

To help fleet managers balance equipment value with user requirements, Terex has developed a new process to assist customers with spec'ing utility trucks, including aerial devices and digger derricks, that complies with bid specs, costs less to purchase and takes less time to produce. By working hand-in-hand with fleet managers and equipment design teams, Terex continues to offer customers the utility equipment they need, outfitted how their users want it, while helping them to realize cost savings and take advantage of reduced lead times, according to the company. Click for more...

Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. Holds Surplus Auction →

On Oct. 17, Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. held a surplus auction for the city of Winston Salem, and also was selling for Winston Salem City Surplus, area contractors and farmers, among others. The sale included a John Deere 750C dozer, John Deere and Ford backhoes, excavators from John Deere and Link-Belt, utility trucks, dump trucks and much more. Click for more...

WSM Auctioneers Holds Monthly Auction in Phoenix →

WSM Auctioneers held its monthly auction on Sept. 12. A large number of utility trucks, bucket trucks and other fleet vehicles were sold, in addition to a wide variety of construction equipment and other construction materials. Click for more...

DUECO Expands to Represent Terex Utilities in 17 States →

Terex Utilities, a leader in manufacturing aerial devices, auger drills and digger derricks for the electric utility industry, recently announced a territory expansion for DUECO Inc., an independently owned final-stage manufacturer of Terex aerial devices and digger derricks. The two companies have agreed to an expanded operation area to include Montana and Wyoming. DUECO will now represent Terex Utilities products in 17 states that span across the upper United States from Montana and Wyoming to the East Coast. Click for more...

Terex Utilities Hosts Its Annual Service School in S.D. →

To keep mechanics and service technicians up-to-date on the latest Terex equipment technologies and equipment advancements, Terex Utilities hosted its annual service school on June 4 to 7 at the company’s headquarters in Watertown, S.D. At this year’s event, the Terex service department hosted 64 people from 16 states and four counties. The 2013 service school offered attendees the opportunity to learn tips, tricks and troubleshooting techniques on utility trucks and support equipment from experienced Terex Support instructors. Click for more...

Foley Industries Receive Women-Owned Business Certification From NWBOC →

Foley Industries and its three operating entities, Foley Equipment Company, Foley Rental and Foley Rebuild Center, have each been officially certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC). Many public corporations as well as local, state and federal government purchasing agencies have programs for allotting a certain percentage of business to women-owned companies. Click for more...