Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Bauer Built SD-36 Trailer Moves Material Faster, Cheaper →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Bauer Built Mfg. SD-36 side dump trailer is quickly proving to contractors, farmers, and feedlot managers that you can move large volumes of material faster and cheaper with this light-footed trailer. Gary Crabb of AGE Construction in Earlham, Iowa, was in the market for a 30-ton haul truck to add to his fleet. When he visited Mid Country Machinery in Fort Dodge, Iowa, co-owner Mark Swedlund offered him a demo of the SD-36 trailer. Click for more...

Kenworth W990 Begins Transport of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree After Harvesting Ceremony in New Mexico →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 55th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree — a 60-ft. Blue Spruce from New Mexico's Carson National Forest — has started its way to Washington, D.C., following its Nov. 6 harvesting near Red River, N.M. The Carson National Forest Service nominated 12 trees as candidates for the special honor, with representatives from the Architect of the Capitol selecting the 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks' VNR 660 Model Offers Solutions for Regional-Haul Customers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Trucks North America's Volvo VNR 660 truck model expands its offerings for regional-haul applications with specs related to length, weight and driver comfort. The new VNR 660 will be available for order in the first quarter of 2020. The announcement was made on Oct. 28, 2019, at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta, Ga. In the trucking industry, transport companies need to adjust their operations to accommodate regulations such as federal or state bridge laws, length laws or weight limitations. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks North America Customers Participate in 2019 Run on Less Regional Initiative →

From Construction Equipment Guide... C&S Wholesale Grocers, a large wholesale grocery distributor, and Ploger Transportation, a leading regional carrier based in Norwalk, Ohio, participated in the 2019 Run on Less Regional initiative driving Volvo VNRs. The initiative culminated at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show. The roadshow included 10 regional-haul fleets from across the industry seeking to demonstrate how increased fuel economy and transport efficiency is achievable in the regional-haul segment. Click for more...

Daimler Trucks North America Showcases Robust Lineup at NACV →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) utilized its display at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) to highlight new product and service solutions, including the introduction of the Dynamic Lease Program from Daimler Truck Financial (DTF). "The North American Commercial Vehicle Show is the ideal venue to showcase the latest solutions for our customers," said Roger Nielsen, president and CEO, Daimler Trucks North America. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks North America Adds FlowBelow to Aerodynamic Offerings →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Trucks introduced the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit, which includes a system of wheel covers and fairings designed for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, as a factory-installed option in Q2 2020. The announcement was made on Oct. 28, 2019, at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta, Ga. "The aerodynamics of our trucks have a significant impact on fuel efficiency and our customers' bottom line," said Allison Athey, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America. Click for more...

Hino Trucks Introduces New Models, Cab Configurations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hino Trucks has been asking a simple question: What size are you? Well, now it's time to answer that question. Hino has unified its entire lineup of trucks, including model names, to make it even easier to match the perfect Hino to operators and their business' needs. Hino's new "M Series" Class 4/5 COE's and new "L Series" Class 6/7 Conventional trucks, which combined with Hino's recently launched "XL Series" Class 7/8 vehicles, creates a cohesive family of commercial trucks. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks North America Reaches 200,000-Unit Connectivity Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a global leader in connectivity, Volvo Trucks is at the forefront of developing, testing and introducing commercially viable transport solutions equipped with modern technologies. The company announced a milestone of reaching more than 200,000 connected vehicles in North America on Oct. 28, 2019, at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta, Ga. This figure is part of more than 560,000 connected trucks globally in the Volvo Trucks family, and is part of the greater total recently reached of one million connected vehicles in Volvo Group worldwide. Click for more...

Terex Trucks Signs Thoesen Tractor & Equipment as New Dealer in Chicago Area →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex Trucks is bringing its TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to even more customers in the United States now that the company has signed Thoesen Tractor & Equipment as its new dealer for the Chicago area. This expansion comes amid a thriving construction industry in North America. The stable U.S.-economy and the government's plans to modernize the country's ageing infrastructure have translated into high levels of activity in the construction sector over the last few months — a trend that is expected to last for the next few years. Click for more...

Kenworth Recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace for Women in Transportation by Women in Trucking →

Kenworth was recognized as a 2019 top workplace for women in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) at a ceremony held in conjunction with the organization's Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas. Nominated companies for the special recognition possess a corporate culture that supports gender diversity; provides flexibility in hours and work requirements; offers competitive compensation and quality benefits, such as paid maternity leave; includes training, continuing education and development; and fosters career advancement opportunities. Click for more...

Looking Back: Rogers Bros. Corporation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Rogers Bros. Corporation is in its 114 year of manufacturing trailers. Today, company president, Jay Kulyk, is a 4th generation member of the Rogers family. The company was founded in 1905 at Albion, Pa., by his maternal great-grandfather, Louis Rogers with two brothers, Charles and Hugh. The firm is the oldest trailer manufacturer in America remaining in business. Rogers Bros. touts having trailers in all fifty states and 65 countries on five continents. Click for more...

U.S. Senator Thune Tours Trail King Industries →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In celebration of Manufacturing Day, U.S. Sen. John Thune made a stop at the Trail King Mitchell, S.D., production facility. On location, Sen. Thune visited with employees while learning about Trail King's innovative manufacturing processes. Thune made time to shake hands and thank the Trail King team for the hard work they are completing. Thune celebrated the impact that manufacturing has on the state of South Dakota and the entire Mitchell region. Click for more...

FUSO Begins FE180 Gas Class 5 Cabover Production →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) announced that production of the industry's first Class 5 cabover gasoline-powered work truck began at Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) plant in Gaffney, S.C. FCCC is a sister company within Daimler Trucks. This truck adds to the lineup of FUSO's Class 4 gasoline models introduced in 2018. The FUSO FE180 GAS, which offers 11,855-pounds in payload capacity, was first introduced at the NTEA Work Truck Show in March 2019, where the first prototype was unveiled. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Takes Fuel Efficiency to New Lengths with Extended Chassis Fairings for Mack Anthem →

Mack Trucks is further increasing the Mack Anthem model's fuel efficiency with the addition of an all-new extended chassis fairing option. Seamlessly integrated with the Anthem model's existing fairings, the new option directs air more smoothly around the rear axles to improve fuel efficiency by up to 0.5 percent. Mack made the announcement during the American Trucking Association's Management Conference and Exhibition 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center. Click for more...

Mack Supports Military Veterans through ATA's Workforce Heroes Program →

Mack Trucks announced its continued support of the American Trucking Association's (ATA) Workforce Heroes program, which includes the donation of a Mack Anthem 70-inch stand up sleeper model. Mack made the announcement during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibit at the San Diego Convention Center. The Mack Anthem model, featuring a unique camouflage-styled wrap, travels across country to help recruit military veterans into careers in the trucking industry. Click for more...

Mack Trucks to Continue Sponsorship of ATA's Share the Road Program →

In line with its commitment to highway safety, Mack Trucks announced that it would again sponsor the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Share the Road program in 2020. Mack has sponsored Share the Road since 2001, and made the announcement regarding 2020 during the ATA Management Conference and Exhibition (MC&E) at the San Diego Convention Center. "While significant strides have been made, there is still work to be done in terms of educating motorists on how to drive safely around large trucks," said Jonathan Randall, senior vice president of North American sales and marketing of Mack Trucks. Click for more...

Geotab Drive for Mack Trucks Utilizes Reliable Cloud-Based Data Reporting for ELD Compliance →

Mack Trucks announced Geotab Drive for Mack Trucks, which leverages cloud computing via Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, to deliver reliable Electronic Logging Data (ELD) and Compliance services. Mack made the announcement during the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E) at the San Diego Convention Center. "Mack Trucks is pleased to work with Geotab to use existing cloud-based technology for reporting ELD information and helping fleets ensure they are maintaining driver Hours of Services [HOS] compliance," said David Pardue, vice president of connected vehicle and contract services of Mack Trucks. Click for more...

Felling Trailers' Self-Loading Turret Reel Trailer is a Valuable Tool for Any Fleet →

Felling Trailers Inc. 's self-loading turret reel trailer is a valuable tool for any fleet. With a 360-degree hydraulically operated rotating turret assembly, the FT-14-2 R turret can lock into any position when the directional control valve is released. Keeping mindful of equipment, time and operator safety the turret's self-loading feature eliminates the need to have extra equipment and operators on-site to lift and load the reel as on a fixed reel trailer. Click for more...

Mack Trucks to Focus on Fuel Efficiency at ATA MC&E 2019 →

Mack Trucks announced it will focus on the fuel efficiency of its Mack Anthem model at the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition (MC&E) 2019 Oct. 5-9 at the San Diego Convention Center. "Our fleet customers' bottom lines are significantly impacted by the expense associated with fuel, so Mack will be introducing new options to improve fuel efficiency, resulting in a better return on investment," said Roy Horton, director of product strategy of Mack Trucks. Click for more...

Meritor Enhances Solutions for Electric Utility and Construction Industries →

Meritor Inc. announced an expansion of its solutions for the electric utility and construction industries by launching a lighter variant of its independent front suspension (IFS) and offering an enhanced transfer case. "Both products are purpose-built with Meritor's field-proven technologies for the demanding needs of utility and construction fleets," said Jim Keane, director, specialty of Meritor. Click for more...

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