Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Tri-Eagle Sales to be Launch Customer for Ring Power, Nikola →

Tri-Eagle Sales has reached an agreement to lease 10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks from Ring Power Corporation, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network. Nikola is a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions. Through this fleet-as-a-service leasing model, Ring Power will provide the sales, repairs, maintenance and energy infrastructure required to operate the Nikola Tre BEV trucks throughout the lease term. Click for more...

Fontaine Heavy-Haul Magnitude 60HD Handles 60 Tons With Four Deck Options →

Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a leader and innovator in the lowbed trailer industry, announced the Magnitude 60HD modular lowbed trailer. "The 60HD is a heavy-duty 60 ton trailer that hits a 'sweet spot' for operators who need more capacity than standard 55 ton models but want to avoid the financial jump to a 65 or 70 ton trailer," explained Todd Anderson, VP sales and marketing. "As equipment weight trends heavier, this trailer is a welcome addition to our product line for many of our customers." The Magnitude 60 HD hauls 60 tons in 16-ft. Click for more...

Kenworth T680 Next Generation Begins Transport of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree After Harvesting in California →

The 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey from the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest in California to Washington, D.C., following its harvesting on Oct. 23. The harvest ceremony included brief remarks by USDA Forest Service leadership, local elected officials and project partners, as well as a blessing by the Lassic Band of Wylacki-Wintoon Family Group Inc. A Kenworth T680 Next Generation will transport the 84-ft. Click for more...

SmithCo's CP30 Combines Quality, Versatility →

SmithCo's CP30 side dump is a solution for hauling just about any type of construction material, in addition to being a great fit for the cut-and-fill process of site development work. Due to the side dump's design, the tub cleans out even while hauling sticky material. Adding silage extensions when chopping increases the capacity to 64 cu. yds., which makes the unit multi-functional. The CP30's popularity increased tremendously in 2021 as large site developers realized the benefit of this model over articulated trucks not only in cost of purchase but also in operating expense. Click for more...

Vocational Truck Prices Up 35 Percent in U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. Market Trends Report →

Ritchie Bros.' October Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with vocational truck prices up 35 percent in the United States, while truck tractors and medium earthmoving are up 46 percent and 38 percent respectively (for the three months ending Sept. 30, 2021). With this month's report, Ritchie Bros. has included a special focus on vocational trucks sold in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

VIDEO: Kenworth T680 Next Generation Features Special Design for 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A special Kenworth T680 Next Generation, sporting a newly installed graphics wrap, will transport the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from California to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building for the tree-lighting ceremony in early December. "Six Rivers, Many Peoples, One Tree" is this year's tour theme and a logo of that message is prominently displayed on the T680 Next Gen roof. The driver and passenger side both display graphics of the U.S. Click for more...

Production Begins of 2022 Isuzu F-Series Class 6, 7 Models →

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that production of its highly anticipated 2022 F-Series trucks has begun. The new F-Series is powered by the Cummins B6.7 diesel engine and offers models in both Class 6 and — new for Isuzu — Class 7. The F-Series trucks are the first product to come to market from the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) between Isuzu Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. Click for more...

Isuzu Collaborates With Decisiv to Enhance Customer Experience →

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. confirmed a long term collaboration with Decisiv, a provider of dealer service relationship management (SRM) software. The program, branded as Isuzu Connect, has been enhanced for the Isuzu dealer network and is being implemented in all Isuzu commercial truck dealerships across the United States and Canada over a multi-year rollout plan. Customers will quickly notice the benefits of Isuzu Connect, through next-level quality of communication, timely estimates and increased repair accuracy — meaning trucks are fixed right the first time, according to the company. Click for more...

VIDEO: Western Star Introduces 47X →

Western Star introduced the newest addition to its purpose-built vocational line-up, the all-new Western Star 47X. The truck complements the Western Star 49X to establish the Western Star X-Series and extend the platform's reach into entirely new vocational applications. With a standard 111.6 in. BBC, the 47X is well-suited to regions or applications that require a shorter overall vehicle length, such as drywall trucks, and for those that need to meet federal or local bridge law requirements, such as mixers or super dumps, an optional 110.8 in. Click for more...

Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Earns 2021 'Encouraging Environmental Excellence' Platinum Award from Ohio EPA →

The Kenworth Chillicothe, Ohio, manufacturing plant recently received the prestigious 2021 Encouraging Environmental Excellence "E3" Platinum Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in Ohio that demonstrate commitment to exceed regulatory compliance and attain exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. Click for more...

Global Asphalt Solutions: Getting the Most Payload with XL Specialized Trailers →

Prior to purchasing its first XL trailer, Global Asphalt Solutions faced struggles in transporting all necessary equipment to job sites in one trip. Based out of Traverse City, Mich., and serving the entire state, Global's day-to-day operations needed a new solution to help improve productivity. Looking at options, Pace Inc. , its dealership in Plymouth, Mich., introduced the asphalt company to XL Specialized Trailers in 2020. Click for more...

Thunder Creek Launches Service, Lube Upfit →

Thunder Creek Equipment, a leading manufacturer of bulk diesel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and fleet maintenance products, announced the launch of its all new service and lube upfit platform, or SLU. The SLU combines the tailored precision of Thunder Creek's service and lube trailer with the nimbleness of a medium-duty service body, according to the company. The SLU is equipped to thrive in tight, urban environments and compressed job sites. Click for more...

Nuss Selects e-Emphasys Digital Platform →

Nuss Truck & Equipment, one of the largest providers of trucks, trailers and heavy equipment in the midwestern United States, has chosen the e-Emphasys Dealer Management Platform to provide employees with capabilities for serving customers and improving operational efficiency. The company will implement the ERP platform across the entire company, spanning eight locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Click for more...

Kostreba Backs the Red with Winning Bid on 2021 Trailer for a Cause Auction →

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its ninth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation (MNFFF). A winning bid of $4850.99 won the auction that ended at 7 pm on the 20th-anniversary remembrance of 9/11, Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2021. The bid winner was Joe Kostreba of Sauk Centre, Minn. Kostreba, a local contractor, has participated in previous Trailer for a Cause auctions but never pushed for the winning bid. Click for more...

Curry Supply Marks End of Q3 With Launch of New, Heavy Duty Keystone Line of Service Trucks →

Curry Supply has unveiled its brand-new line of service truck bodies: Keystone and Keystone Pro. With a heavy-duty aluminum design and the Pro option for a crane body, Curry's latest addition to the service body world offers superior construction with the lightweight benefits of aluminum, the manufacturer said. "Curry Supply's introduction of the Keystone line of service bodies will fill a void in the mobile service truck market that we have experienced for quite some time," said Jeff Shaw, vice president of sales and marketing at Curry Supply. Click for more...

First Dedicated Road Choice Parts Retail Store Opens at Ballard Truck Center in Mass. →

Road Choice, a private-label, all-makes aftermarket parts brand, announced that its first dedicated retail store is now open at Ballard Truck Center in Tewksbury, Mass., serving the greater Boston area. The 1,120 sq.-ft. retail store features the product lines in highest demand from transport customers for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers and buses. It also will allow customers to access the complete Road Choice portfolio of more than 50 product categories. Click for more...

Factors to Consider When Investing in a Rental Trailer →

Across the country, contracting professionals rely on renting trucks, trailers and equipment to complete jobs that are outside their normal scope of work, are large in scope, have unique requests or require specialized equipment. Rental companies are responsible for finding and maintaining a large variety of trailers, trucks and other equipment that help their customers work their projects with ease. Click for more...

Trademark Truck Sales Joins Thunder Creek Network →

Trademark Truck Sales is the newest dealer of Thunder Creek Equipment, industry-leading bulk diesel and equipment maintenance trailers and trucks. Trademark will serve Thunder Creek customers in northeast Texas, eastern Oklahoma, southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. The northeast Texas-based company will be responsible for a territory including eastern Oklahoma, southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Dealer Nextran Truck Centers Expands Footprint With Acquisition →

Longtime Mack Trucks dealer Nextran Truck Centers has acquired Westfall-O'Dell Truck Sales, making the acquisition one of the largest by a Mack dealer in the past five years. The acquisition adds three Mack locations to the Nextran footprint, bringing Nextran's Mack facilities total to 20. "We'd like to congratulate Nextran Truck Centers on their acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell and thank Westfall-O'Dell for their continued support since 1951," said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations. Click for more...

Monroe Truck Equipment Announces New Commercial Division →

Monroe Truck Equipment announced its new commercial division; this includes a dedicated sales team, a new commercial campus in Monroe, Wis., and updated branding to distinguish this division within the work truck industry. Monroe Truck Equipment is a truck equipment designer, manufacturer, upfitter and distributor. It serves the commercial work truck industry, and also municipalities across America as a leading snow and ice management truck equipment manufacturer and upfitter. Click for more...

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