- February 08, 2010
GM’s new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially revised to include B20 capability, as well as meet strict new emissions standards effective this year. The new Duramax will power the redesigned 2011 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups...
- January 27, 2010
The Scuderi Engine employs a new and proven thermodynamic process known as the Scuderi Cycle. Many believe this new technology could be the biggest advancement in internal combustion engines since the Otto cycle over 130 years ago. The Scuderi Engine is a split-cycle design that separates the four strokes of a conventional engine over two paired cylinders. One does intake/compression while the other does power/exhaust...
- January 19, 2010
While southeastern Louisiana continues rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, aggregate hauler Jay’s Trucking, in Westwego, La., has accelerated its purchases of Kenworth trucks while phasing out less durable brands in its fleet...
- January 15, 2010
UPS Donates $1 Million to Haitian Earthquake Relief Planning Underway With Partners to Deliver Aid ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - January 14, 2010) - UPS (NYSE: UPS) today contributed more than US$1 million in cash and in-kind support to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti through its charitable arm, The UPS Foundation. The $1 million donation will include $500,000 in cash and up to $500,000 of in-kind services for the shipment of needed supplies. The funds will be divided between The American Red ...
- January 05, 2010
FMCSA's New Saftey Rules Changing The Face Of Trucking Overdrive and Trucker's News detail the facts about CSA 2010 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) has some carriers and drivers wondering how drastically it's going to change their profession. CSA 2010 seeks to change the model for compliance from a sort of housecleaning approach to compliance reviews to one that uses real-time, on-the-road inspection results to determine carrier and, eventually, driver safety scores. CSA 2010 could carry ...
- January 04, 2010
Kenworth Special Offer Kenworth Offers $1,500 Rebate To OOIDA Members on Qualifying New Sleeper Truck Purchases in 2010 KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 30, 2009 – Kenworth Truck Company announced that it will extend a successful rebate program with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) through 2010. Originally introduced eight years ago, the program offers a $1,500 rebate to OOIDA members on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth trucks equipped with large sleepers. Buyers must show their OOIDA membership card to their Kenworth dealer ...
- December 28, 2009
Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its industry-leading product line with the introduction of the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine for the Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models. Now available for order, Kenworth’s natural gas models are focused on vocational, municipal, and pickup and delivery applications. The ISL G engine operates on either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG), both of which are cost effective, low carbon, and low emissions fuels...
- October 27, 2009
Pennsylvania Trucker Takes Delivery of First H-D Special Edition LoneStar First road trip in new rig for charity during Truck Driver Appreciation Week MILWAUKEE (October 26, 2009) – Chris Hawker, a successful owner-operator truck driver and Harley-Davidson® motorcycle owner doesn’t just drive. He rides. While his garage has plenty of room for his black and silver 2003 Harley-Davidson® 100th Anniversary Edition FXSTD Softail® Deuce™ motorcycle, he’ll undoubtedly have to build a bigger garage to store his latest ...
- October 15, 2009
Freightliner Trucks introduced the new on-highway Coronado at the Chrome Shop Mafia headquarters in Joplin, Mo. Featuring enhanced aerodynamics, updated technological innovations and luxurious styling, the Coronado is the perfect blend of form and function. Freightliner's top-of-the-line heavy-duty truck - the Coronado features improved fuel economy and revamped comfort features...
- May 18, 2009
American Team Returns from Australia Truck Event EVENT : SUNRISE EXPRESS Truck Build at the Queensland Truck & Machinery Show May 14-17 2009 (Gurnee, ILLINOIS - -) Members of the Award-winning Project Vehicle Team from RealWheels Corporation (RWC) were invited to Brisbane, Australia to help promote the largest commercial truck industry show in the Southern Hemisphere, the Queensland Truck & Machinery Show. Filmed LIVE on Australia’s number one morning television show “SUNRISE”, the team had less than three hours to completely transform ...