Category Archives: Industry News

Best Class 8 Truck? – International

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Eric

J.D. Power and Associates has named International as the 2011 award recipient for the Highest Customer Satisfaction among Pickup and Delivery Class 8 Trucks.  This class covers the ProStar+, DuraStar, and TranStar.  International trucks scored high marks in Engine, Cost of … Continue reading →

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Jeep Nukizer

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Eric

Keeping with the spirit of the holiday weekend let’s take a look at the Jeep Nukizer, a one of kind diesel powered creation.  The designers at Chrysler looked back upon their cultural heritage and found the Kaiser M-715 for inspiration.  The … Continue reading →

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Dig This – The sandbox for adults

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Eric

Most of us don’t need a reason to visit Las Vegas but in case you were on the fence here is the ultimate reason, Dig This.  Yes, this is the sandbox of your youth on steroids.  For a nominal fee you … Continue reading →

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Longer and heavier trucks coming to a road near you?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Eric

The U.S. Congress is ready to start discussions relating to the maximum weight and length of semi-trucks.  As proposed, The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011would allow states to increase the maximum allowed weight of trucks to 97 tons and trailer lengths to … Continue reading →

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Ford F-150 – King of the V-6

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Eric

The V-8 has long been the standard engine of choice for the full size pickup truck buyer. Many scoffed at the thought of anything smaller. MOAR POWER they screamed! And so the story went for many a year until OPEC … Continue reading →

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The Power Platform

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Eric

Here is a unique twist on a speciality vehicle.  At first glance the Power Platform by CCI looks like a harvester for grain or wheat but upon closer inspection it is much more.  Designed for a variety of attachments at … Continue reading →

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It’s the economy stupid

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Eric

Has the economy recovered?  Is the recession over?  The answer will probably depend on who you ask.  Government statistics show that the unemployment rate is slowly dropping while consumer spending is increasing.  Maybe we should look to the trucking industry … Continue reading →

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Truck of the Year! Kenworth T700

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Eric

The ATD (American Truck Dealers) has named the Kenworth T700 the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial truck of the year.  Voters were comprised of leading industry journalists (yours truly not included) who analyzed design, innovation, ease of maintenance and driver satisfaction.  Kenworth claims … Continue reading →

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The Ram Long-Hauler

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Eric

Ford has the King Ranch. GM has the Sierra HD Denali. Now Ram has the Long-Hauler. The luxury pickup truck market just expanded by 9,3000lbs. So how does this new Ram concept live up to it’s clever moniker? To start, … Continue reading →

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New Model – Western Star 4700

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Eric

Last month Western Star revealed their new vocational truck the model the 4700. It features their newly designed interior that will spread across the whole Western Star line of trucks. Designed for operators of dump trucks, cement trucks, crane trucks, … Continue reading →

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