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SmithCo Conquers New Markets With Customized Solutions →

For more than 25 years, side dump trailer specialist SmithCo has been designing and manufacturing industry-leading equipment for the construction, agriculture, waste and demolition and other sectors, providing custom solutions to clients no matter the project requirements or geographical location. Just the way founder Greg Smith first built a side dump trailer in 1994 in his Le Mars, Iowa, farm shop — creating a solution where he saw a need. Click for more...

Mack Names Bergey's Truck Centers 2020 North American Dealer of the Year →

Bergey's Truck Centers of Pennsauken, N.J., is the Mack Trucks 2020 North American Dealer of the Year. Mack named Bergey's the winner virtually during the Mack annual dealer meeting. Mack presents the Dealer of the Year awards to dealers that exceed business targets for sales, parts and leasing, as well as those that continue to grow the business and score highly among customers for satisfaction. Click for more...

Minnkota Power Cooperative Looks to Felling Trailers for Transformer Transportation Solution →

Minnkota Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission company headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D. It was formed in 1940 and now covers 34,500 sq. mil providing wholesale electric energy to 11 member-owned distribution cooperatives located in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. The co-op needed to replace an antiquated mechanical detachable gooseneck semi-trailer for its fleet, and Fleet Supervisor Keith Millette looked to Felling Trailers to fill this need. Click for more...

Kenworth Launches New On-Highway Flagship: T680 Next Generation →

Kenworth launched the new Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway flagship during a virtual introduction Feb. 11. The T680 Next Gen expands upon the success of the classic Kenworth T680. The Kenworth T680 Next Gen offers technology advancements, including a 15-in. digital display, Next Gen SmartWheel, fully LED headlamps, under-the-vehicle airflow management, additional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and a sleek high-tech design that balances aerodynamics and serviceability. Click for more...

Isuzu Announces New 2022 F-Series Classes 6, 7 →

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that the Cummins B6.7 diesel engine will now be featured in the new 2022 Isuzu F-Series trucks for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This is the first product to come to market globally from the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) between Isuzu Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. that was formed in 2019. The Isuzu FTR and FVR "The addition of the Cummins B6.7 diesel engine is one of many exciting developments for the Isuzu F-Series truck. Click for more...

Kenworth Achieved Market Share Records in Class 8, Medium Duty Truck Retail Sales in 2020 →

Kenworth achieved retail sales market share records for the United States and Canada of 15.8 percent in Class 8 trucks and 11.7 percent in medium duty vehicles in 2020. "Our industry-leading, premium quality Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship, T880 vocational leader and iconic long-hood W990 models drove sales and record Class 8 market share in 2020. Kenworth had excellent performance in both the on-highway and vocational segments," said Laura Bloch, Kenworth assistant general manager of sales and marketing. Click for more...

XL Specialized Trailers Announces New, Improved Warranty Policy →

XL Specialized Trailers has introduced a new warranty policy: the 5-3-1 policy features full five-year structural coverage, full three-year paint coverage and full one-year coverage on parts and components. Full 5 Year Structural Coverage The new warranty policy is an enhancement to the previous policy. XL Specialized Trailers are built with 100k flanges and 80k webs. The five-year structural warranty covers the trailer's structural beams as well as the pin connections between those beams and the crossmembers and outer rails of the load-bearing deck. Click for more...

Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Ready for the Harsh Cold →

Mack Defense and Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI) have partnered to prepare the U.S. Army M917A3 heavy dump trucks (HDT) for harsh cold temperatures with an engine heating solution that allows the trucks to start and operate more efficiently and effectively in extreme cold weather. "Mack Defense is proud to be part of this effort to give the M917A3 the ability to operate in extremely cold environments," said Kenneth Robinson, Mack Defense project engineer. Click for more...

Kriete Truck Centers Acquires Two Dealership Locations →

Mack Trucks dealer Kriete Truck Centers announced its acquisition of Scaffidi Truck Centers, adding two locations to Kriete's footprint. The two dealerships acquired by Kriete are located in Stevens Point and Tomahawk, Wis. "This investment shows the commitment of Kriete Truck Centers, which has long been a premier Mack dealer, to the Mack brand and its customers," said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations. Click for more...

Five Ways to Maintain Your Dump Truck During Winter →

Terex Trucks' articulated haulers, the TA300 and TA400, are robust machines that are built to perform reliably in cold weather. To help keep your truck up and running throughout winter, Terex Trucks has five tips to help you maximize uptime, productivity and safe operations. 1. Have the right parts During winter, it's even more important that your truck is equipped with the right parts to prevent downtime. Click for more...

Mack Fuel Savings Calculator Demonstrates Benefits of Next-Generation Mack MP8HE+ Powertrain Package →

Mack Trucks recently launched a fuel savings calculator on its website to show fleet owners and owner-operators how much fuel savings could be realized if their trucks were spec'd with the next-generation Mack MP8HE+ powertrain package. The fuel savings calculator allows Mack website visitors to select fleet size, number of trucks in their fleet and the average cost per gallon of diesel fuel. The information is used to calculate the average amount a customer could save over one, three or five years with the Mack MP8HE+ powertrain package. Click for more...

Curry Supply Company Hires Cory Wilson as VP of Operations →

Curry Supply has appointed Cory Wilson as the company's vice president of operations. In this role, Wilson oversees all elements of the company's supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering, ensuring that excellence in quality remains central to Curry's customer value proposition and growth strategy. "Our goal is to be the premier supplier in our industry for our entire product line. Cory is an important piece of the puzzle to help us get there," said Jason Ritchey, president/owner of Curry Supply. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Dealer Conway Beam Truck Group Invests $16.2M to Open Facility Near Buffalo, N.Y. →

Conway Beam Truck Group, a 70-year Mack Trucks dealer, recently invested $16.2 million to open a new dealership near Buffalo in West Seneca, N.Y. Built from the ground up, the new 75,000 sq.-ft. facility features 51 service bays, including three dedicated CNG bays, separate washing bay and an overhead crane. Resting on 25 acres off Interstate-90 and State Route 400, the site at 1500 North America Drive offers easy access and numerous customer amenities. Click for more...

Kenworth W990 Adds AG130 Front Air Suspension as Option →

The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lb. The Kenworth W990 is designed to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional haul and heavy haul operations. At 131.5 in. from bumper to back-of-cab, the long-hood W990 possesses a bold presence among conventional trucks. The proprietary Kenworth AG130 front air suspension utilizes an innovative design and high-performance components. Click for more...

Stellar Industries Introduces Low Cab Forward Service Body →

Stellar Industries has introduced the TMAX 2-14 aluminum low cab forward service truck. The TMAX low cab forward (LCF) aluminum is the latest addition to the long-standing TMAX series. The TMAX 2-14 aluminum body coupled with a low cab chassis delivers provides users enhanced turn radius, making this an ideal choice for metropolitan and small working areas, according to the manufacturer. Additionally, through the use of a larger body, operators won't have to sacrifice storage space and lifting capacity. Click for more...

Mack Over the Air Updates Now Standard With Driver Download Activation Feature →

Mack Trucks announced that its driver-activated Mack Over The Air (OTA) updates feature is now standard on the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models, enabling customers to implement software updates themselves at a time when it's most convenient for them. The driver download activation feature is factory-equipped on models built beginning Nov. 30, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Operations, in Macungie, Pa., where all Mack Class 8 models for North America and export are assembled. Click for more...

NTEA Forms Fleet Advisory Council →

NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced the formation of the Fleet Advisory Council, composed of innovative and forward-thinking fleet leaders who will provide perspective and guidance on Association resources for the work truck community. "NTEA continues to increase its efforts to keep the fleet management community informed on the latest trends in products, alternative fuels, and regulations impacting the design and specification of commercial vehicles," said Fleet Advisory Council Chair Tony Orta. Click for more...

Kenworth T680 FCEV Climbs to Pikes Peak Summit →

A new Kenworth video features the zero emissions Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on the road to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Kenworth became the first company to reach the summit of "America's Mountain" with a Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicle. The milestone occurred during a Kenworth T680 FCEV zero emissions performance demonstration. Kenworth and Toyota Motor North America R&D worked closely together on the successful summit attempt. Click for more...

Ritchie Bros. Experiences High Demand in 2020 →

In 2020, Ritchie Bros. experienced record-high demand, with all auctions 100 percent online since mid-March. With more people shopping online than ever before, transportation equipment was selling fast and furious last year, regardless of the selling channel. Click for more...

Curry Supply Company Promotes Will Buddin to Director of Sales →

Curry Supply Company, a manufacturer of specialized industrial trucks, has announced a promotion of Will Buddin to director of sales, effective Jan. 1, 2021. He will primarily work with and oversee Curry Supply's regional sales managers across the country. Buddin joined Curry Supply last September as a regional sales manager, but due to his vast industry knowledge and experience, proved himself for promotion quickly. Click for more...

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