[ June 25, 2010 to June 26, 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.

[ June 25, 2010 to June 27, 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….

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.” Company president Randy Stroup says their customized gliders…

2010 CUSTOM RIGS CALENDARS
The Custom Rigs 2010 calendars are hot off the press and ready to grace the walls of trucker’s shops, sleepers and offices. Just go to Lulu.Com to check ‘em out.

There are presently four calendars to choose from and all are printed on heavy calendar stock with spiral binding so they will look [...]

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…

Being in the magazine biz is just like the trucking biz: If you slack off even for a moment the bills don’t get paid and your competitors get the upper hand. Not going to happen around here. Its peddle to the metal!

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 [...]

Truck show for a cause

The 21st Annual Great Salt Lake Kidney Kamp Truck Show will be held at Thanksgiving Point this year Aug. 13, 14 and 15.  Thanksgiving Point is located adjacent to I-15 at exit 284 in Lehi, Utah, approximately 25 miles south of Salt Lake City.

The show will be held at the Electric Park [...]

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, [...]

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 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…

Leather conditioner for all colors
Doc Bailey’s LeatherClear will clean, condition, stainproof and waterproof all colors of smooth leather, the company says. The product dries in seconds and leaves no sticky residue. LeatherClear contains no silicone, petroleum distillates or any harsh chemicals, it simply waterproofs with natural waxes and conditions with lanolin.

Excellent for leather boots, truck [...]

TruckVac Pro’s offers new on-board system
Having a hard time keeping your sleeper clean? TruckVac Pro’s new on-board 110-volt system might be the solution. The vacuum includes a lightweight, compact vacuum canister that conveniently mounts under the sleeper bed.  It delivers over 450 air watts, which is more than twice that of a comparable leading shop vacuum [...]

Cleans fuel system and enhances rig performance
Prolong Super Duty Diesel Fuel Treatment is specially designed for use in heavy duty trucks and contains premium detergents to clean injectors and the entire fuel system. It also provides protection against corrosion, decreases black smoke, and help reduces slim build-up to enhance performance, fuel economy and helps maintain [...]

“Choosing the right replacement part is one of the most important decisions vehicle operators can make for their business, and their peace of mind,” says Everett Seymoure, brand manager for TRP. “That’s why the spring brake chamber was carefully tested and selected for high performance and reliability before receiving the TRP stamp of approval.” ….

 Real Power sales growth attributed to increased demand from fleets.
 
“Fleets are utilizing Real Power technology to bring up to 180 kVA of AC power to remote work sites to operate power-hungry equipment and to bring emergency power to critical-care medical clinics,” said Chris Gray, sales manager for Real Power.  “Organizations are seeing new potential for vehicles [...]

GOING THE SMARTWAY
Toyo Tires® Receive U.S. EPA SmartWay Verification for Three Commercial Tires
Toyo Tires has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay verification for a set of its premium commercial tire products, the M137™ steer tire, M127™ free rolling tire for trailer axles and the M657, a new drive tire that will soon be [...]

Oil eater helps drivers handle emergency clean ups

The new Oil Eater Transportation Spill Kit is an all-in-one professional grade emergency clean-up system for hazardous spills that helps drivers comply with DOT requirements.

The system comes in a water-resistant storage bag that fits easily inside the vehicle. It includes everything needed to handle the first response to [...]

Trucking entrepreneur goes ECO-spokesperson
John Paul Moda drives one of his “big rigs” to an excavation site in College Point, NY.
John Paul Moda of Queens’ own JP&R Superior Trucking is ready to help clean up the highly-polluting trucking industry… one truck at a time. He supports the message behind the EPA Smartway Program to reduce and [...]

Unbelievable custom rigs lighting schemes are now possible, thanks to Grote Industries and their new LightForm, a 1-LightFormInHand-Acompletely new, advanced LED lighting “film” technology. Now truck customizers and restylers can bend lighting around corners, over contoured areas and into complicated shapes.

JAWHORSE helps custom riggers
Builders and do-it-yourselfers often need an extra pair of helping hands on projects. Now, it’s JAWHORSE, from Rockwell Power Tools, to the rescue.

The JAWHORSE is a heavy-duty, folding work station and clamping system that is constructed of heavy-gauge, powder-coated steel throughout, the sturdy JAWHORSE
can support up to 600 pounds. Yet, it weighs [...]

Ready to show off your custom rig?

 The 47th Annual Mid-West Truck Show will be held February 5 & 6, 2010 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, featuring its wildly successful “Trucker’s Pride” Truck Beauty Contest for work and show trucks.

The 2010 Mid-West Truck Show includes expanded displays, programs and space for nearly 200 [...]

Truckers interested in collector items, here is the latest one! Cobra Electronics now has a U.S. Army co-branded CB radio, an officially licensed product of the U.S. Army. This limited edition model is based on Cobra’s legendary 29 LTD, known in the industry as the best-selling CB radio of all time….

Cobra Electronics introduces new GPS navigation and routing tool

By optimizing routes, Cobra Electronics’ 7700 PRO saves drivers time and money with its GPS navigation and routing tool that has truck-specific data that provides drivers the information they need to arrive at destinations in the most efficient and economical way possible.

The 7700 PRO features a seven-inch,16:9 [...]

Cobra Electronics redefines CB radio again
Cobra Electronics announced its first CB radio with Bluetooth wireless techonology, NightWatch view and NOAA weather alerts is now available at travel centers, CB shops and truck dealers.

The new 29 WX NW BT features NightWatch illumination that allows drivers to see the radio and its dials in low light or [...]