big rigs

FUEL CAP LOCK

- June 02, 2010

Diesel Fuel is expensive and prices are once again on the rise. With higher fuel prices comes an increase in the risk of fuel theft. Our product, The Fuel Lock is the only totally secure way of preventing fuel theft and/or sabotage...

HOT MIG GUNS

- May 20, 2010

NEW MIG GUNS FOR CUSTOM JOBS Tregaskiss MIG guns meet demands of light- to heavy-duty applications Options available for light- to heavy-duty applications Complimentary value-added feature 180- to 650-amp models available Air-cooled and water-cooled versions WINDSOR, Ontario. May 20, 2010—To meet the demands of welding applications ranging from light- to heavy-duty, Tregaskiss offers two brands: TOUGH GUN™ MIG Guns and TGX™ MIG Guns. Both MIG guns feature Tregaskiss’ exclusive TOUGH LOCK™ Retaining Heads with Dual Taper Technology, a tapered design that locks the contact tip securely in ...

South Carolina Truck Show

- February 12, 2010

Charleston, South Carolina, home to beautiful beaches and great American history, will be the site for the South Carolina Truck Show June 25 and 26 at the Faith Assembly of God Church, 337 Farmington Road, Exit 199 off I-26.

Charleston, SC, Truck Show

- February 08, 2010

Charleston, South Carolina, home to some of the most beautiful beaches and great American history, will be the site for the South Carolina Truck Show. The event is being held this June 25 and 26 at the Faith Assembly of God Church, 337 Farmington Road, Exit 199 off I-26....

Custom Glider Kits

- January 20, 2010

Want a new Peterbilt 389 with a few custom touches of your own choosing but with a pre-2007 engine and drivetrain? Kentucky’s First Class Services custom shop is preparing the roll-out of custom-built “rolling glider kits.

TRI-AXLE KWs FLOOD NEW ORLEANS

- 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...

Minimizer Poly Fenders

- January 11, 2010

Poly fenders used on vintage rigs Vintage rig restorer finds perfect match with Minimizer poly fenders Kelley Burch of Leoti, Kansas is a Minimizer independent distributor. He’s restored several vintage over-the-road trucks with his latest job being a 1968 Model 358 Peterbilt. Formally yellow and green, Burch had it painted to his custom specs, added a needle nose to it and restored it down to the frame. “This is just a hobby for me, I’ve never been an over the road trucker. ...

Lightweight bumper

- January 11, 2010

AERO CLAD lightweight bumpers now available on ProStar tractors Hendrickson Bumper and Trim's lightweight AERO CLAD bumper is now available as a production option on the International ProStar tractor. Composed of stainless clad aluminum, AERO CLAD is a fixed mount bumper maximizing style, durability, ground clearance and weight savings for this vehicle. Made by bonding high strength, corrosion resistant stainless steel to lightweight aluminum then polishing to a bright mirror finish, AERO CLAD bumpers offer a durable, lightweight and environmentally friendly alternative ...

Custom Heavy Haulers

- January 07, 2010

No matter how or where they're used, owner-operators take pride in their rides. Take a look at these five tricked-out heavy haulers--customized for both looks and performance. All five of these off-road workhorses haul heavy loads over rough terrain, and all five have earned bragging rights at big league truck shows.

Kenworth Offers New Cummins Engine

- 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...