Category Archives: Industry News

U-Haul Supergraphics

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Eric

I happened across this little U-Haul truck a few months back and was intrigued by the graphics on the side. How could I ignore what appears to be a Peterbilt hauling an over sized load across a frozen ice road? I followed the directions that instructed … Continue reading →

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The Ford COE Lives

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Eric

Ford may have left the North American Class 8 market decades ago but such was not the case for many of its global operations. News surfaced yesterday regarding the next generation of Ford COE heavy trucks that should soon be … Continue reading →

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License Revoked

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Eric

Many of the large national carriers operate their own driver training programs to help fill the ranks of their growing companies. Most of the time instruction is provided using their experienced staff and company trucks. After all, finding a skilled … Continue reading →

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What does 2013 hold in store?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Eric

I have a Magic 8 Ball on my desk at work. I use it to make all my critical decision. Should I have chili for lunch? Should a take a nap in the conference room? The majority of the time … Continue reading →

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Ram Trucks and Cummins – BFF

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Eric

Earlier this week mankind reached another milestone. No, it has nothing to do with 12/12/12. Following a quarter century partnership, Ram Trucks and Cummins saw the creation of their two millionth diesel engine. If you consider all the shakeups, pitfalls, … Continue reading →

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Veterans Days 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Eric

Norfolk Southern is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Part of the festivities involve creating a fleet of trains that wear the colors and paint schemes of the predecessors that eventually lead to the modern company we know today. The heritage fleet consists of … Continue reading →

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Waste Pro USA’s Garbage Truck Muesum

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Eric

I posted some sad news the other about the struggling National Military History Center and their auction to raise cash but where one story comes to an end another one begins. This coming January the Waste Pro USA Garbage Truck Museum is … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Super Econodyne Tour!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Eric

Truck tours show casing the latest models or technology seem to be rather popular recently. Both Peterbilt and Kenworth embarked on cross country road shows of their new trucks this past summer. Now joining the fun is Mack with their … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Home

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Eric

News was announced yesterday that International will close their Garland, Texas manufacturing plant. The closure is a direct result of the now failed SCR emissions technology gamble which has forced Navistar to save pennies in anyway possible. Like so many times before, … Continue reading →

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A Chinese International Durastar?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Eric

In recent years China has become the land of opportunity for nearly every major car and truck manufacturer on the face of the globe due to its surging automobile market and growing middle class. To gain access this lucrative market foreign manufacturers … Continue reading →

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