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Elliott Equipment to Launch New 45-Ton BoomTruck at ConExpo →

Elliott Equipment Company will be unveiling a new 45-ton (40.8 t) boomtruck model at ConExpo that features a 142 ft. (43 m) five-section telescopic main boom on a permit-free 50-state federal bridge l Click for more...

ODOT Shows What Can Happen When Motorists “Crowd the Plow” →

So far this winter, there have been at least 13 crashes involving ODOT snow plows. Click for more...

Mack Adds Air Disc Brakes to Vocational Truck Lineup →

More than 2.2 million miles of real-world service in North America has shown that the air disc brakes deliver superior stopping performance and require less maintenance than conventional S-cam designs Click for more...

Terex FD4000 Front Discharge Mixer Truck Features a Short Turn Radius, Upgrades →

The Terex FD4000 front discharge mixer truck boasts significant steering and front suspension improvements that enable the truck to take advantage of the front axle's full wheel cut capability. Click for more...

Reading Truck Body LLC Promotes Bonham to Vice President of Sales →

The promotion is a part of the company's recent slate of key promotions and additions. Click for more...

J&J Truck Bodies Appoints Berg New Territory Mgr. →

Berg will be responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s customer base and brand awareness in Maryland, Virginia and the D.C. metro area. Click for more...

Towmaster T-12DT Tilt Bed Trailer Now With Improved Approach Angle →

Towmaster offers an option for those tired of messing with ramps. Click for more...

Towmaster T-120DTG Detachable Gooseneck Heavy-Hauler With Loads of Options →

Towmaster's 60-ton (54 t) detachable gooseneck trailer is built to haul heavy equipment. Click for more...

Rugby Unveils New Eliminator LP Dump Body Design →

The stainless steel Eliminator LP is corrosion-resistant and highly durable. Click for more...

Crysteel Manufacturing Offers Select Custom Dump Bodies →

Crysteel Manufacturing Select custom dump bodies allow customers to essentially design their own dump body without incurring the extra cost and time. Click for more...

Universal Tilt Mount Available for International ProStar →

The design will convert any fixed mount bumper into a tilt mount configuration and is fully compatible regardless of truck model year. Click for more...

National Crane to Show New Boom Trucks at ConExpo 2014 →

The largest National Crane ever built, the new National Crane NBT60, and the new National Crane NBT15 series will be on display for the approximate 130,000 ConExpo attendees that will descend upon Las Click for more...

Rogers Trailers on Display at ConExpo →

Two new trailer designs feature Lowered cross beams in the rear frame and at the rear of the deck. Click for more...

Aero Clad Bumper Available for Peterbilt 367, 587 Truck Models →

The Peterbilt Model 587 bumper in Aero Clad offers additional 2.8 in. (7 cm) of ground clearance making it less susceptible to damage caused by curbs. Click for more...

Kenworth Makes Bendix Front Air Disc Brakes Standard on Class 8 Trucks →

The ADB22X design also significantly reduces brake fade with no degradation of stopping power. Click for more...

Deadline Approaches for Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship →

Houston-area High School seniors still have time to apply for the $5,000 scholarship. Click for more...

Terex Agrees to Sell Truck Business To Volvo for $160 Million →

The deal marks a shift in Terex's portfolio strategy. Click for more...

Cat 770G, 772G Off-Highway Trucks Have New Control Features →

Many of the features introduced on larger Cat G Series trucks are being incorporated on the new 770G and 772G models. Click for more...

Cat 725C/730C Articulated Truck Bare-Chassis Models Expand Customer Capability →

The 725C and 730C articulated truck bare-chassis models are available in two wheelbase lengths. Click for more...

Lightweight Mack Granite MHD Rear Loader Offers Customized Option for Refuse Customers →

The Granite MHD offers an economic alternative to help fleets increase their return on investment. Click for more...

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