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Cloud Logging & Trucking Embraces New Opportunities →

A winding country road, rolling meadows, an old mill stream, a historic cemetery: the little town of Reading, Vt., in Windsor County is a quiet little neighborhood in the Green Mountain State. The population was 707 at the 2000 census. Even with his dog Boo along for the ride, surviving a dog-eat-dog economy in uneasy times is a difficult task for Jim Cloud, owner and operator of Cloud Logging & Trucking LLC. Click for more...

Peterson’s BT40 Blower Truck a Hit With Varsity →

In February, Cleveland Brothers delivered a Peterson BT40 blower truck to erosion control specialists Varsity Inc. of Swoyersville, Luzerne County, Pa. The truck is the first of its kind sold in northeast Pennsylvania. Al Nocerine, Varsity’s project manager, said, “The new truck fills the 24- and 32-inch erosion control ’socks’ that the DEP now requires for erosion control and hydroseeding at drilling sites.”Varsity is a certified Filtrexx supplier. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Increases Employment at Macungie Location →

Mack Trucks will be increasing employment by approximately 125 people at its Macungie assembly operations beginning the first week of October. “At this point, it is anticipated that in addition to recalling folks currently on layoff, we will need to hire new employees as well,” said John Walsh, director of media relations, Mack Trucks. This action will support a ramp-up in production. “While the construction market remains very weak, we’ve recently experienced an uptick in order activity on the highway and refuse sides of our business. Click for more...

Ransome Named International Trucks Dealer →

Navistar International has appointed Ransome CAT to handle International truck sales, parts, service, leasing, rentals and engine overhauls in Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties in Pennsylvania and in southern New Jersey. According to Ransome CAT President Wayne Bromley, “Our established expertise in truck and engine service makes this a sensible fit for us and for International, but especially for truck owners. Click for more...

CSA 2010 Increases Importance of Truck Maintenance →

This fall, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will implement the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program, which includes more stringent penalties for violations. This program will make truck maintenance even more important, according to Dick Von Lehman, Kenworth PremierCare national sales manager of service. “Under CSA 2010, truck drivers will now receive points on their record for such things as leaky wheel seals or other minor defects,” Von Lehman noted. Click for more...

Coal Trucks Get Smoother Ride in Emery County, Utah →

The majestic mountain views of SR 10 may once again be enjoyed by travelers who no longer have to worry about keeping their eyes glued to the precarious roadway. A new 3-mi. (4.8 km) stretch of SR 10 is now open to car and truck traffic between Emery and Muddy Creek in Emery County, Utah. Nielson Construction of Huntington headed up the $7 million project that resulted in a new alignment 28 ft. (45 km) over from the existing two lanes. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Calls Back 75 Laid-Off Workers →

ALLENTOWN, Pa (AP) Mack Trucks is recalling 75 laid-off workers to its Lehigh Valley manufacturing plant. The truck maker said it’s benefiting from improving demand for highway vehicles. Company spokesman John Walsh said the recall is effective June 21. It will bring the number of workers at the plant to 750. After several rounds of layoffs, Mack has shown modest signs of economic recovery this year. Click for more...

Watauga’s New High School Combines Modern Convenience, ’Green’ Features →

By Eric OlsonCEG CORRESPONDENTThe finishing touches are now being applied to the sparkling new Watauga High School, a project designed to replace a facility opened 45 years ago. Located on the eastern edge of Boone, N.C., the new school, with a price tag approaching $80 million, is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Work began with the groundbreaking in September 2007 on 93 acres off U.S. Click for more...

First Factory-Installed Front Drive Axles Announced for Kenworth T270, T370 →

Kenworth Truck Company will offer factory-installed, front drive axles for the Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 models. The new Kenworth front drive axle was introduced at the 57th annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) in Williamsburg, Va. "This is Kenworth's first factory-installed, front drive axle on our medium duty product line," said Judy McTigue, Kenworth director of marketing planning and research. Click for more...

Doosan Moxy MT41 Articulated Dump Truck Combines Power, Stability, Traction →

The Doosan Moxy MT41 articulated dump truck offers high horsepower per ton of loaded weight, a free-swinging rear tandem bogie and a special articulation system for outstanding productivity and driving performance. The MT41 is powered by a Tier III compliant, 444-hp (331 kW) Scania diesel engine that provides a power-to-weight ratio of 6.38 hp (4.7 kW) per ton. It has a payload capacity of 82,010 lbs. Click for more...

Yale Lift Trucks of Florida, Georgia Takes on JCB Line →

Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia has added JCB construction equipment to its lineup. This new division has been named JCB of Florida and South Georgia and will remain under the same ownership and management as Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia. The company will service JCB customers from its four existing locations in Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville, Fla., and Tifton, Ga. “We decided to take on the JCB line as a way to build our business,” said A.D. Click for more...

Stoltz Delivers Highway Trailer Spreader to SC DOT →

Stoltz Site Spreaders of Morgantown, Pa., and Carolina Trailer of Landrum, S.C., put together the winning bid for a new cement spreader design specified by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. It required a 15 ton (13.6 t) self-contained soil stabilization spreader on a highway-rated fifth wheel trailer. Special equipment included Stoltz’s digital spreader control console, a Deutz Turbo 73 hp (54 kW) air cooled engine with cab controls and EPA tier IV Interim certification, a 12 ft. Click for more...

Projects Underway to Aid Huntington’s Traffic Flow →

When the town of Huntington on New York’s Long Island was founded in the 1600s, whaling and other marine related services formed a large part of its economy, although this declined after the railroad arrived in the 1860s. In common with many locations on Long Island, after World War II the population of the town increased at a tremendous pace, bringing with it urbanization and in particular increased traffic and extended commuting times. Click for more...

ADH Contracting Inc. Shares Family Tradition Through Four Generations →

For Al Hashem, the work was in his blood. His grandfather had done it, followed by his uncle and then his father. What became a way of life for them became a way of life for him, and, a decade or so ago, for his son. Hashem, owner/operator of ADH Contracting Inc. on Route 28 in Middleboro, Mass., is part of four generations of a family that move the earth in order for others to build upon it. “I am third-generation excavation. Click for more...

Lincoln Automatic Lubrication System Offered for John Deere Articulated Dump Trucks →

Lincoln has introduced automatic lubrication systems for the John Deere 350D and 400D series articulating dump trucks. Working in collaboration with John Deere engineering, these systems were designed to meet Deere’s standards for location, mounting and protection. The Lincoln Quicklub system is designed to eliminate daily manual lubrication, while ensuring that all components receive frequent, pre-determined amounts of grease while in use. Click for more...

Talbert Manufacturing Recognizes Hale Trailer as Top Dealer →

Talbert Manufacturing Inc. recognized Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer in overall sales performance, and parts and service support. The award was presented to Hale at the 2010 Mid-America Truck Show held in Louisville, Ky. Hale Trailer operates 14 locations along the east coast from Maine to Florida — with each site offering sales, rental, immediate parts availability, repairs and maintenance, and a variety of onsite specialty services. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC78US-8 Compact Hydraulic Excavator →

Komatsu America Corp.’s (KAC) PC78US-8 compact hydraulic excavator is designed for increased production and added operator comfort, when compared to previous models. The new excavator is well-suited for a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other small- to mid-sized applications, according to the manufacturer. The PC78US-8 is equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

New York State Backs Down on Rural Large Truck Limits →

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Members of a task force charged with overseeing implementation of new trucking rules said the state Department of Transportation has scrapped a proposal to ban large trucks from seven state highways in the Finger Lakes. The New York Farm Bureau said it’s pleased the DOT reconsidered. Acting DOT Commissioner Stanley Gee announced the decision April 12 to Gov. David Paterson’s Trucking Industry and Community Relations Task Force, saying the proposal would have simply rerouted trucks through neighboring communities. Click for more...

East Releases Video of Hybrid Trailer Concept →

East Manufacturing figured its unconventional trailer concept would create a lot of interest and comment at the Mid America Truck Show in March. So it decided to capture on video what people had to say when they visited the East booth and first saw the Genesis Hybrid — a unique combination of the two dump trailer designs currently available, square-box and round-bottom. “Since the Genesis Hybrid trailer is so radically different than anything else on the market, we wanted to do a video that captured first impressions,” said Charlie Wells, director of dump trailer products at East Trailers. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Introduces the Volvo FMX →

Volvo Trucks is launching the Volvo FMX. Built specifically for heavy construction tasks, this truck will be available on European markets in September, followed by a global rollout during the rest of the year. “We are extremely proud of this truck and can hardly wait to see it at work for our construction customers,” said Staffan Jufors, president and CEO, Volvo Trucks. “With the new Volvo FMX, we are truly breaking new ground for us and our customers’ operations.” Rugged Look for a Rugged Truck The most obvious change with the new, high-clearance Volvo FMX is its robust, modern exterior. Click for more...

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