Jack RobertsRoadbuildingNTEA: What’s up with Sprinter?A lot, as it happens. Following the disillusion of the Daimler-Chrysler merger in 2008, Sprinter has flown under the radar a bit here in the States. But the distinctively-styled Mercedes vans remain available at select Freightliner dealerships. Moreover, according to Claus Tritt, vice president of operations for Daimler Vans, Mercedes is actively growing its portion […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Sortimo introduces lightweight, modular van shelving systemLive coverage from NTEA: The Work Truck Show 2013 Sortimo, in conjunction with Knapheid and Bosch Tools, has a new, modular tool storage system design specifically to work with Bosch tools. They introduced the SimplEco system on March 7 at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The lightweight, shelving system is designed for use in […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Mack unveils medium-duty Granite at Work Truck ShowLive coverage from the NTEA: The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS–How about a “little” news from the Work Truck Show? Or, rather, as “little” as things can get when you’re talking about Mack Trucks. The venerable manufacturer chose the Work Truck Show here in Indianapolis to show a new, medium-duty Granite that is optimized […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: TerraStar 4×4 debuts at Work Truck ShowLive coverage from NTEA: The Work Truck Show 2013 INDIANAPOLIS–International has finally unveiled its much anticipated four-wheel drive TerraStar vocational truck. This new TerraStar model features a 300 horsepower, 6.8 liter, V-8 engine cranking out 660 pound-feet of torque. International has specifically targeted construction, utility, landscaping and other off-highway applications as the niche markets for […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Freightliner Frameworks program finalizes upfitter relationshipFreightliner unveiled its new Frameworks Truck Equipment Manufacturers Program on March 7 at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Dave Hames, general manager for Freightliner, says the new program is designed to formalize the relationship between the OEM and truck body upfitters. “We recognize that for many of our customers we are not the […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: XL Hybrids expands Ford upfit offeringsLive coverage from NTEA: The Work Truck Show INDIANAPOLIS–XL Hybrids will offer a hybrid-drive powertrain for Ford E-Series vans beginning in the third quarter of this year. This addition to the company’s lineup of retrofit/upfittable hybrid drive system marks the 7th Ford model platform the company’s system can be fitted to. Clay Seigert, vice president, […]March 7, 2013RoadbuildingNTEA: Henderson details brine solution technologyLive coverage from NTEA The Work Truck Show 2013 INDIANAPOLIS–Henderson on March 7 held a press conference at the NTEA Work Truck Show detailing the brine solution mixing technology it gained last Oct. when the company acquired BrineXtreme, a North American manufacturer of roadway anti-icing technology and equipment. Henderson feels that brine solutions − a water […]March 7, 2013GearNissan enters compact van market with launch of budget-friendly NV200 at Work Truck ShowIt’s hard to believe that just five years ago, Nissan, a global player in commercial vehicle markets had a net presence of zero in North America. It’s a different scenario today. WIth the successful launch of both a full-sized commerical van and the from-scratch establishment of a commerical-focused dealer network, you’d think the Nissan team […]March 7, 2013BusinessMercedes-Benz positioning Sprinter commercial vans as “high-profile” fleet support vehiclesWhat’s up with Sprinter? A lot, as it happens. Following the dissolution of the Daimler-Chrysler merger in 2008, Sprinter has flown under the radar a bit here in the States. But the distinctively-styled Mercedes vans remain available at select Freightliner dealerships. Moreover, according to Claus Tritt, Vice President of operations for Daimler Vans, Mercedes is actively growing […]March 7, 2013GearSortimo introduces lightweight, modular van shelving system designed for Bosch toolsSortimo, in conjunction with Knapheid and Bosch Tools, introduced a new, modular tool storage system design specifically to work with Bosch tools. The companies introduced the SimplEco system at the Work Truck Show today in Indianapolis. The lightweight, shelving system is designed for use in commercial vans. It is made from a crash-tested, composite material […]March 7, 2013Previous PagePage 5 of 21Next PageTop StoriesSkid Steer LoadersFirstgreen Launches New Rockeat Line of Remote-Control Electric Skid SteersThe cabin-less Rockeat 700 and 1200 can work in tight, hazardous areas with their low clearance, 360-degree cameras and remote operation.Collectors CornerScrappy Collector Rescues, Restores Vintage Equipment in YouTube VideosCompact equipmentVideo: A Closer Look at Yanmar’s V7 Compact Wheel LoaderMarket PulseBest-Selling Used Construction Equipment of 2023Contractor of the YearThe 2024 Contractor of the Year: Going Above Industry Standards in Everything