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Fourth Generation Family Business Takes Home Grand Prize in ’Win a Cat Truck’ Contest →

In the Win a Cat Truck contest that ultimately drew more than 300 entries and 47,500 votes, LPA Marine of Peaks Island, Maine, came out on top — winning a brand-new Cat CT660 vocational truck, the first in a full line of vocational trucks from Caterpillar. “We have always struggled to find a truck that can match Caterpillar’s balance of good design, reliability and durability. We think Caterpillar can do for our trucks what it has consistently done for our marine and excavating equipment,” said LPA Marine’s Coley Mulkern in his “Win a Cat Truck” contest entry, a video that showcased how the company uses Cat equipment and engines to serve the communities and islands that make up coastal Maine. Click for more...

O&G Industries Drives Off in a New Caterpillar CT660 Vocational Truck →

More than two years ago, when Cat was in the design phase of its CT660 on-highway truck, the manufacturer contacted O&G Industries to see about sending a field engineer to work with O&G’s staff and drivers. Today, O&G has one of six pilot trucks that are being put to work in the field for evaluation by the customers. “We were contacted by Caterpillar two-and-a-half years ago when they were in the design phase of the CT660. Click for more...

Talbert Shows Multi-Purpose Telescopic Trailer, Traveling Axle Trailer →

The multi-purpose Talbert 55-ton (50 t) hydraulic detach telescopic trailer adapts to a variety of loads as its telescopic deck extends from 30- to 50-ft. (9 to 15 m) — giving haulers what they need, when they need it — and offering the advantages of transporting large self-supporting loads such as steel tanks, large generators and much more. Furthermore its 20-in. (51 cm) loaded deck height is preferred over the 22- to 24-in. Click for more...

Doosan DA40 Articulated Dump Truck Is First in Family →

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment has launched the new DA40 articulated dump truck (ADT), the first in a new family of Doosan ADTs offering increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds, according to the manufacturer. Incorporating more than 40 years of expertise in the ADT market, the new Doosan ADTs are optimized for extreme performance. Click for more...

Cat CT660 Vocational Truck Features Product Link Remote Monitoring System →

It’s just good business for owners of trucks and equipment to protect their investment by knowing the location of these valuable assets, what they’re doing and how they’re performing. The Cat product link remote monitoring system — featuring cellular hardware and a web-based user interface called VisionLink — provides the information owners need to efficiently and effectively manage their machines and trucks. Click for more...

Cat Lift Trucks Launches Lift Truck Cost Calculator Tool →

In response to the material handling industry’s shift towards electric lift trucks, Cat Lift Trucks introduced the Lift Truck Cost Comparison Tool, a free web resource that evaluates the total cost savings between electric alternating current (AC) and internal combustion (IC) lift trucks. A calculator tool housed on the Cat Lift Trucks web site, the Lift Truck Cost Comparison Tool factors in a lift truck’s total cost of ownership — acquisition costs, fuel costs and maintenance — with return on investment to allow customers and dealers to easily identify the most cost efficient lift truck solution for their material handling needs. Click for more...

New Cat CT660 Vocational Trucks Ready for Work →

The new Caterpillar CT660 vocational truck, officially announced at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2011 in March, has passed all requirements of Caterpillar’s rigorous new product introduction process and is approved for shipment to customers, the company announced. The CT660 has been in limited production since June, with the first units off the line used to validate manufacturing procedures and to ensure that the CT660 meets Caterpillar’s stringent quality standards. Click for more...

Terex Cranes to Unveil New Crossover 4500 Boom Truck at ICUEE 2011, USA →

Terex Cranes will be exhibiting two boom truck cranes on Booth N L 316 at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition 2011 (ICUEE), to be held from Oct. 4 to 6 at the Kentucky Exhibition Center, Louisville, Ky. The company’s presence will be highlighted by the unveiling of the new Terex Crossover 4500, a 45 ton (41 t) capacity class boom truck, as well as the Terex Crossover 6000 that was launched at ConExpo earlier this year. Click for more...

Rogers Offers 55-Ton Capacity Ultima Trailer →

Rogers Ultima Series lowboy trailers now includes a 55-ton (50 t) capacity production model. This model features a 20 in. (51 cm) loaded deck height, 25 ft. (7.6 m) deck length and a 98 in. (249 cm) swing clearance. Cambered mainbeams, fabricated with 100k psi and 130k psi materials, reduce the trailer’s tare weight while maintaining strength and durability. Popular options available on the Ultima models are wheel wells, self-adjusting front folding ramps, full center decking and hydraulic trap doors. Click for more...

Terex TA300 Generation 9 Articulated Trucks Offer Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Productivity →

Powered by a Tier IV interim compliant Scania DC9 370 hp (276 kW) engine, the new Terex TA300 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low and cycle times short. The fuel-efficient design of the new TA300 boasts a 12 percent reduction in fuel consumption for fewer refueling stops, as well as more than a 2 percent in horsepower and a 6 percent increase in peak torque for better overall acceleration, over its predecessor, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

’10 Year Trailer’ Is Verspeeten’s Strategy to Succeed in Waste Hauling →

For those who regularly travel the Highway 401 corridor west of Toronto, Ontario, the sudden influx of sleek aluminum transfer trailers painted with the words “Driven to Succeed” was an unmistakeable change in the local landscape. The larger fleet of smoothside trailers built by Titan Trailers is a new addition for Verspeeten Cartage, based in Ingersoll, Ontario. Verspeeten is well known in the area, principally as a full-load carrier with a record of providing just-in-time service to the automotive assembly plants throughout North America. Click for more...

Rogers Adds 55-Ton Capacity Ultima Trailer to Lowboy Line →

Rogers Ultima Series lowboy trailers now includes a 55-ton (50 t) capacity production model. This model features a 20 in. (51 cm) loaded deck height, 25 ft. (7.6 m) deck length and a 98 in. (249 cm) swing clearance. Cambered mainbeams, fabricated with 100k psi and 130k psi materials, reduce the trailer’s tare weight while maintaining strength and durability. Popular options available on the Ultima models are wheel wells, self-adjusting front folding ramps, full center decking and hydraulic trap doors. Click for more...

Unique Trailer Delivers Radioactive Load to Utah →

A 400-ft.-long transport caravan that includes a 192-wheel trailer is currently hauling 400-ton steam generator parts from San Onofre, Calif., to a disposal facility in Clive, Utah — an 830-mi., roughly 21-day trip. “We believe it’s the largest load ever moved this distance in the U.S,” said Justin Brevik, equipment services manager for Perkins Specialized Transportation Contracting — the designer and owner of the trailer. Click for more...

J&J Truck Named Distributor of Equipment Washers →

J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel has been appointed the first authorized distributor and service center of Vehicle & Equipment Washers Inc. (VEWI). VEWI systems provide quality and cost-effective portable and permanent debris control solutions for industrial, commercial, government and military vehicles. The systems clean tires and vehicles quickly while controlling and containing debris on-site. Click for more...

Kenworth NavPlus Now Available for Order on Kenworth Class 5-8 Trucks →

Kenworth Truck Company’s NavPlus is now available for order on Kenworth Class 5-8 trucks. Kenworth NavPlus, a PACCAR proprietary navigation and business technology system, is standard on Kenworth trucks with all premium interior trim offerings and on Kenworth diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The system is available as an optional upgrade with all other Kenworth interior trim packages. “The Kenworth NavPlus system comes at a good time for the trucking industry,” said Judy McTigue, Kenworth director of marketing planning and research. Click for more...

Foley Inc. Hires New Vocational Truck Sales Specialist →

Michael Kubas, vice president of Foley Power Systems has announced that Foley Incorporated recently hired Bobby Dauigoy as vocational truck sales specialist for the on highway division. Prior to this new position, Dauigoy spent 27 years as a Peterbilt truck sales engineer. Bill Connolly, on highway sales manager, said, “When Caterpillar first announced their entry into the vocational truck market, we knew it would be critical to have an industry expert on our team. Click for more...

Case Offers Articulated Trucks →

The Case 327B and 330B articulated trucks feature more horsepower, an ergonomically designed cab and a variety of service and maintenance features. They also feature the same technology as the rest of the Case 300 Series ADT line, such as an integrated differential, variable geometry turbocharger, auto warm-up system and self-diagnosed fluid-level checks. The certified, electronically controlled Case 10-L engines provide greater performance, efficiency and reduced emissions. Click for more...

Trolley-Capable 860E-1K Joins Komatsu’s Fleet of Mining Trucks →

Komatsu America Corp.’s 860E-1K electric drive rigid frame dump truck has a nominal payload of 280 tons (254 t) and a factory installed trolley-capable option. The power plant in the 860E is the Komatsu SSDA16V160, a 2,700 hp, 16-cylinder, two-stage turbocharged diesel. Komatsu’s trolley system can be utilized on either 1,600 or 1,800 volt lines, allowing the 860E to propel uphill faster while the engine RPM reduces, thereby saving fuel and extending the life of the engine compared to non-trolley, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

A Lane of Their Own: VDOT to Add Truck Climbing Lanes on I-81 →

A new truck climbing lane is currently under construction in Virginia along Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County near Lexington. The project is reportedly in line with a resolution passed by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Oct. 2006 that directed the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to implement a program of safety improvements to I-81, including the construction of truck climbing lanes. Click for more...

Mack to Participate in SuperTruck Development →

Mack Trucks Inc. will participate in the development of technologies to improve the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a SuperTruck contract with the U.S. Department of Energy under which the Volvo Group, of which Mack is a part, is scheduled to receive $19 million in federal funding. Mack builds its trucks in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, at the company’s Macungie Assembly Operations. Click for more...

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