Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Simple Changes Can Lead to Diesel Fuel Saving Solutions →

Contractors know diesel fuel costs can kill the bottom line. Fleet operational budgets take a hit when business owners are hit with changes in supply and demand, seasonal fuel usage, transportation costs and unexpected operational costs. Simple changes in vehicle maintenance, safe driving practices and fuel fraud prevention can save significant amounts on your fleet fueling costs. "In 2022, the cost of operating a commercial vehicle surpassed $2 per mile for the first time," said Hemant Banavar, head of financial products of Motive. Click for more...

Kenworth T680 Signature Edition Returns to Chillicothe Plant With U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree →

A Kenworth 100th Anniversary T680 Signature Edition, assembled by employees at Kenworth's manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently returned to the plant with special cargo — the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The T680 Signature Edition, operated by Werner Enterprises drivers Tim Dean and Jesus Davila, stopped at the Kenworth Chillicothe plant for a private event on Nov. 8 so Kenworth employees could see "The People's Tree" before it completes its journey to Washington, D.C. Click for more...

Forward With Kriete Rolls On →

Wisconsin-based commercial truck and equipment dealer Kriete Truck Centers rolled out a "trailer" for Season 2 of its social media video series, Forward With Kriete. Like Season 1, which debuted in June of this year, the four new episodes celebrate individual customers and the essential role trucking plays in society. "The response to Forward with Kriete, both from customers and the market in general, has been super positive," said John Walsh, Kriete executive vice president of marketing. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks North America Honored for its Leadership Supporting Advancement of Women in Trucking Industry →

Volvo Trucks North America demonstrated its commitment to increasing gender diversity in the traditionally male-dominated commercial trucking industry with a significant sponsorship and presence at the 2023 Accelerate! Conference & Expo, hosted by the Women in Trucking Association, November 5-8, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. During the conference, female representatives from Volvo Trucks accepted prestigious awards for 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation and 2023 Top Women to Watch in Transportation by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). Click for more...

Thunder Creek Equipment Names John Henrichs as Territory Sales Manager for South Texas, Southern Louisiana Markets →

Thunder Creek Equipment has named John Henrichs as the territory sales manager (TSM) of the south Texas and southern Louisiana markets. Henrichs will work to forge relationships with contractors, equipment dealers, fuel distribution businesses, disaster response agencies and other organizations that call the rapidly growing territory home. Thunder Creek manufactures and sells a full range of mobile fueling and service solutions. Click for more...

Kenworth Makes New Advanced Driver Assistance System Features Available for Kenworth T680 →

Kenworth recently announced the latest iteration of its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is now available for Kenworth T680s. The enhancements are part of the Bendix Fusion system and feature Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go. When a commercial truck follows a lead vehicle in cruise control, this enhancement enables the system to apply braking to maintain a safe following distance and will bring the truck to a complete stop, if necessary, and will hold the truck in place. Click for more...

Hart Fueling Service Adds Thunder Creek Fuel, Service Trailers, Trucks to Expansive Fueling Solutions Portfolio →

Hart Fueling Service has added Thunder Creek Equipment's lineup of fuel and service trucks and trailers to its expansive fuel equipment sales lineup. The Pennsylvania-based supplier of fueling solutions for businesses nationwide will now rent, sell and support the full lineup of Thunder Creek fuel and service solutions, including the Multi-Tank Trailer (MTT) that revolutionized bulk diesel delivery for the construction industry, and the Multi-Tank Upfit (MTU) — a truck chassis-mounted evolution of the same design. Click for more...

Stellar TMAX 1-11 Aluminum Mechanic Truck With 8630 Hydraulic Service Crane →

The Stellar TMAX 1-11 aluminum mechanic truck combines extensive crane compatibility, customizable features and unparalleled quality. This vehicle has been engineered with precision, utilizing cutting-edge materials to create a powerhouse that outperforms its counterparts. With its unmatched design and incredible capabilities, the TMAX 1-11 sets new standards in the world of mechanic service trucks, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Premier Truck Rental to Host Grand Opening of Its New Fort Worth Facility →

Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a leading company in the equipment rental industry, is hosting the grand opening celebration of its new Fort Worth facility. This event, scheduled for Nov. 9 at PTR Fort Worth, will be an all-day event that will give local officials, industry leaders, vendor partners and team members a chance to network. The grand opening celebration is pivotal for Premier Truck Rental, showcasing its presence in the custom equipment rental space. Click for more...

Industry Veteran Craig Bonham Joins M.H. Eby Inc. →

M.H. Eby announced that Craig Bonham will join the company as senior vice president of business development, effective Nov. 1. In his new role, he will work with the Eby executive team to develop market strategies, grow product sales and service offerings, and pursue new business and expansion opportunities. Bonham is a past National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) board member and previous chairman of the board with an impressive track record of building highly productive teams and leading transformational change to accelerate sales and market share growth. Click for more...

Hope Floats With Kostreba's Winning Bid for 2023 Trailer for a Cause →

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its 11th annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: Pockets of Hope. A winning bid of $5,505.00 won the auction that ended at noon on Sept. 15th. The bid winner was Joe Kostreba of Sauk Centre, Minn. Kostreba, a local contractor, has participated in previous Trailer for a Cause auctions and was the bid winner in the 2021 Trailer for a Cause auction that benefitted the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation (MNFFF). Click for more...

M.H. Eby Announces 100,000-Sq.-Ft. Plant Expansion in Story City, Iowa →

M.H. Eby announced its 100,000-sq.-ft. expansion project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2024. The footprint of Plant 2 will grow more than three times the current size. The expansion will support M.H. Eby's continued growth and facilitate increased production of its trailers and truck bodies. It is designed to streamline factory processes and provide ample storage space for raw materials, parts and components. Click for more...

Stellar Hooklift Adapter Kit →

The Stellar Industries cable hoist container hooklift adapter kit allows current winch-style cable hoist owners the opportunity to introduce productivity-enhancing hooklifts into their fleet while utilizing their existing containers. Simply weld the adapter onto the front of a winch-style cable hoist container, positioning it for a 36 in. lift bar location, to quickly convert any container to be hooklift-compatible. Click for more...

XL Guardian 110 HDG Trailer →

The XL Guardian 110 HDG trailer from XL Specialized Trailers, a manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers, is a standardized construction trailer that is readily available at dealer locations. Each aspect of this low-profile, hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy was designed with the user in mind, and it's made to simplify the process of hauling construction equipment. Built to last, users can be confident in the Guardian's longevity as they haul load after load, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Stellar Bumper Pull Combine Head Trailers →

Engineered with precision and innovation, Stellar bumper pull combine head trailers boast a range of features designed to streamline the user's field-to-field journey, ensuring their combine head arrives swiftly and securely. Stellar's 38 ft. bumper pull combine head trailers are equipped with a coil spring-and-shock front suspension, effectively minimizing vibrations and ensuring a smooth ride. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Continues Expansion of Electromobility Ecosystem With 11 New Certified EV Dealers in North America →

Volvo Trucks North America confirmed that 11 dealership locations in the United States and Canada have completed its vigorous sales and service training and facility upgrades needed to become Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealerships, marking significant progress toward Volvo Trucks' commitment to advancing the electrification of the commercial trucking industry. The certification of Kriete Truck Centers in Wisconsin and Transport Equipment in Montana adds two new states to Volvo Trucks' already robust North American dealer support network for battery-electric trucks, which now includes 47 certified dealership locations across 22 states and three Canadian provinces, with some locations yet to be announced publicly. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Extends Exclusive Sponsorship of America's Road Team for 2024 →

Volvo Trucks North America announced its continued commitment for the 22nd consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor of the America's Road Team public outreach program in 2024. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, made the announcement at the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E) in Austin, Texas. Created by the ATA in 1986, America's Road Team has been on a remarkable journey, navigating across the nation annually to embody the dedication, teamwork, and paramount role of America's 3.6 million professional truck drivers in propelling the nation's economy forward while enhancing the quality of life for all. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Launches Volvo Connect, All-in-One Fleet Management Portal →

Volvo Trucks North America announced a new comprehensive fleet management portal to access Volvo Trucks' digital services, providing fleets with near real-time data on the health and performance of trucks in operation. The new portal, Volvo Connect, provides a digital suite of services, analytics and reports that deliver fleets a range of truck data, including fuel consumption, idle time, vehicle speed, seat belt information and location information. Click for more...

Dickerson Petroleum Inc. Adds Thunder Creek Fuel, Service Trailers to Product Offering →

Dickerson Petroleum Inc. has added the Thunder Creek Equipment line of fuel and service solutions to its tank equipment rental and sales division. The Mississippi-based company is a world-class leader in holistic fuel, lubrication and petroleum equipment sales — including serving as a petroleum distributor, oil jobber, convenience store operator and transportation company. Dickerson provides essential daily services to retail, wholesale, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Mississippi and the surrounding states. Click for more...

VIDEO: Volvo Trucks' SuperTruck 2 Exceeds Freight Efficiency Goals With Focus On Aerodynamics, Advanced Engineering →

Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled the company's SuperTruck 2, with the debut on the company's YouTube channel. The SuperTruck 2 program, a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) tasked OEMs with achieving a 100 percent freight efficiency improvement over their submitted 2009 baseline. Despite the daunting supply chain challenges facing the advanced engineering team throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo Trucks not only achieved the DOE objective but exceeded expectations, achieving 134 percent increase in freight efficiency. Click for more...

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