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Volvo Trucks Announces 2022 Dealer Group of Year Award Winners for U.S., Canada →

Volvo Trucks North America named two of its North American dealers as U.S. and Canada Dealer Groups of the Year. Massachusetts-based Ballard Truck Center was named the 2022 U.S. Dealer Group of the Year and Sheehan's Truck Centre in Ontario was named the 2022 Canadian Dealer Group of the Year. The award recognizes exemplary performance across several key areas, including reaching sales targets, business growth and customer satisfaction. Click for more...

Terex Advance to Unveil All-Electric Mini Mixer at ConExpo →

Terex Advance will introduce its first all-electric mixer at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023, at the show's outdoor Silver Lot, Booth #S5435, March 14-18, in Las Vegas. The all-electric option is available on the Terex Advance Mini-Mix range, which was launched in 2022 to support ready mixer producers and contractors with a small volume mixer for short-loads or tight spaces. "This is the first of our foray into zero-emission concrete mixer trucks as we strive to reduce our carbon footprint and provide highly efficient concrete delivery trucks to support the growing needs of our expanding customer base," said Dave Grabner, general manager of Terex Advance. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Launches Comprehensive Volvo Blue Service Contract to North American Customers →

Volvo Trucks North America announced that the Volvo Blue service contract — its adaptive, dealer managed service plan, which is paired with enhanced connectivity and covers all preventative maintenance, is now available to customers across North America. The comprehensive service plan was introduced to ensure customers' vehicles are operating at peak efficiency and performance, and that all preventative maintenance is scheduled conveniently with a focus on maximizing uptime. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Doubles Updatable Modules for Remote Programming, Boosting Customer Uptime →

Volvo Trucks North America recently announced an expansion to its remote diagnostics bundle by adding three new updateable modules to the remote programming service. The focus is on maximizing uptime by enabling routine software updates and parameter setting changes to occur while the truck is being loaded or the driver is taking a break, which can decrease unnecessary stops at the dealership and keep trucks running efficiently. Click for more...

NTEA Releases 2023 Fleet Purchasing Outlook →

NTEA recently published its 11th annual Fleet Purchasing Outlook to assess commercial vehicle procurement plans and identify work truck industry patterns. Insights provided by fleet professionals offer perspective on how the market is changing over time in terms of size, growth rate and technology. "The latest survey responses indicate that fleet purchasing activity will focus on deferred replacement and growth," said Chris Lyon, NTEA director of fleet relations. Click for more...

TEC Equipment Becomes First Volvo EV Dealer in Oregon →

Volvo Trucks North America announced that its largest West Coast dealer group, TEC Equipment, has completed the Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealership training program at its fourth location in Portland, Oregon. TEC Equipment's Portland dealership, which also serves as its corporate headquarters, is Oregon's first dealership to achieve the certification, signifying that TEC's sales and service teams have completed the robust training required to support customers with deploying Volvo VNR Electric trucks. Click for more...

Monroe Truck Equipment to Present as Brand of Aebi Schmidt Group at 2023 NTEA Work Truck Week →

Monroe Truck Equipment will debut as a member of the Aebi Schmidt Group during the 2023 Work Truck Week taking place at Indiana Convention Center on March 8 to 10 at booth #1721. Monroe Truck Equipment will be exhibiting a Z-DumpPRO Premier body with a Cat Cage catalytic converter protector, and a Municipal patrol truck package. The Monroe team will be alongside Meyer, Swenson and Schmidt brands displaying a variety of powerful snow and ice management equipment. Click for more...

VIDEO: Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency Without Compromise With Volvo Trucks I-Torque →

Volvo Trucks North America reported that fleets across North America are increasingly choosing to spec trucks with Volvo I-Torque technology — its innovative powertrain solution that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency for Class 8 diesel freight trucks. Introduced in early 2022, Volvo I-Torque is being utilized by fleets to maximize fuel efficiency without compromising performance, drivability or productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Kenworth W900 Limited Edition Recognizes Industry's Esteemed Classic Model →

Kenworth is celebrating its centennial throughout 2023. To commemorate this major historic milestone, Kenworth introduced its 100th anniversary Kenworth W900 Limited Edition. "The Kenworth W900 is an all-time classic and iconic truck in the industry that is still admired on the road and at truck shows," said Jim Walenczak, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. "As a long-time staple of Kenworth's history, there is no better way to kick off our year-long 100th anniversary celebration than by launching this Kenworth W900 Limited Edition." The special model is available in three configurations — 86-in. Click for more...

Kenworth T680 Signature Edition Celebrates Company's 100th Anniversary →

Kenworth introduced the T680 Signature Edition as part of the Kenworth 100th anniversary celebration during 2023. The new offering is available with Kenworth's 76-in. mid- and high-roof sleeper configurations. The Signature Edition Diamond VIT features a black interior with legacy red stitching accents throughout the cab and sleeper. The package also includes a Kenworth 100 branded GT703 seat with red accents special brushed platinum dash and door trim, and Kenworth 100 logo stitched into the sleeper back wall. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Expands Access to EV Chargers With Additions to Vendor Direct Shipping Program →

Volvo Trucks North America has added an additional vendor, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, to its Vendor Direct Shipping program, further enabling customers to procure mobile and fixed electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware solutions directly from Volvo Trucks dealers when they purchase Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The program was initially launched in September 2022 with Heliox as its first vendor. "Volvo Trucks continues to expand our network of technology partners and service providers to provide comprehensive electromobility solutions that enable our fleet customers to streamline the deployment of Volvo VNR Electric trucks," said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. Click for more...

A Century of Innovation: Kenworth Turns 100 in 2023 →

Throughout the last century, more than 1.3 million trucks have hauled goods across the United States and Canada roadways with the Kenworth badge on the grill. In 2023, Kenworth begins a year-long celebration, commemorating its 100th anniversary and contributions to the transportation industry. The history of Kenworth began in 1923 when Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington incorporated the Gersix Motor Company as Kenworth. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Awarded Sourcewell Contract Renewal →

Felling Trailers Inc. , a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers, has recently been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Trailers category at Sourcewell. Felling Trailers Inc. was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements. Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization helping government, education and nonprofit agencies with access to cooperative purchasing solutions. Click for more...

DewEze at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

DewEze has introduced the XRT Reel Lift Body to the work truck market. Built upon customer feedback, the XRT is built exclusively for the work truck industry to aid with underground construction and logistic challenges. With a 5,500-lb. lift capacity, the XRT is taking efficiency to the next level. The self-loading reel lift is designed to safely load and transport any material supplied on a reel. Click for more...

Rockview Farms Deploys Volvo LIGHTS Final VNR Trucks →

Volvo Trucks North America customer Rockview Farms, a family owned and operated dairy business in Southern California, deployed two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to support farm-to-customer deliveries of local California milk. The zero-tailpipe emissions battery-electric trucks will help reduce noise and emissions in the neighborhoods surrounding Rockview Farms' facility in Downey, California, which is the central hub for deliveries throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Click for more...

Isuzu at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

Isuzu has proven to be reliable, eco-friendly, durable and technologically advanced, according to the company. Its Tier IV and Stage V engines and power units, branded under Isuzu REDTech, provide quiet, low maintenance and fuel-efficient solutions for existing and new applications. From 6.7 to 397 kW, these engines and power units are precision tuned for its highest efficiency, while reducing oil and fuel consumption. Click for more...

XL Specialized Trailers Launches Guardian HDG Trailer →

XL Specialized Trailers, a manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers, introduced the XL Guardian 110 HDG trailer, a standardized construction trailer that is readily available at dealer locations. Each aspect of this low-profile, hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy was designed with the user in mind, and it's made to simplify the process of hauling construction equipment. "While we specialize in the customization of our trailers, the Guardian is an exciting new trailer for us, as it is a stock trailer that is ready to hit the road," said Tom Hiatt, director of sales at XL. Click for more...

Trail King Awarded Sourcewell Contract →

Trail King Industries, a leading North American trailer manufacturer, announced it has once again been awarded a national cooperative contract through Sourcewell in the trailers with related equipment, accessories and services category. Trail King Industries Inc. was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements. Click for more...

NTEA Names Latest Companies Earning MVP Status →

Because standards don't raise themselves, NTEA's Member Verification Program (MVP) acknowledges the companies leading the industry to excellence. Fleet managers, truck dealers and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations. New MVP members (since Oct. 1, 2022) Aspen Equipment Co. Click for more...

Kenworth, Platform Science Announce Partnership to Integrate Innovative Virtual Vehicle Solution in Kenworth Trucks →

Kenworth and Platform Science announced a partnership that will integrate Platform Science's Virtual Vehicle platform into Kenworth trucks using factory installed telematics hardware. "TruckTech+ has built a great foundation for the Kenworth connected vehicle since 2017. Through this partnership Kenworth will expand its telematics system to provide customers with third party applications through the Virtual Vehicle platform," said Kevin Baney, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. Click for more...

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