Jack RobertsBusinessIt’s a jungle out there. Truck drivers are getting safer, but what about everybody else?Somebody’s got to say it, and I guess it’s going to be me: Americans can’t drive worth a darn. You and I both know it’s true, and I’ll admit straightaway that it’s a hard pill for many of us to swallow. After all, Americans may not have invented the automobile, but we certainly took the […]June 19, 2012RoadbuildingCourt rejects EPA’s Navistar engine exemptionA federal appeals court on June 12 rejected the Environment Protection Agency’s ruling that allowed Navistar to sell heavy-duty diesel engines that don’t meet the agency’s 2010 emissions standards limiting the amount of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in diesel exhaust. An interim final rule (IFR) issued in January allowed Navistar to pay fines and continue […]June 19, 2012SafetyCourt rejects EPA’s Navistar engine exemptionA federal appeals court on June 12 rejected the Environment Protection Agency’s ruling that allowed Navistar to sell heavy-duty diesel engines that don’t meet the agency’s 2010 emissions standards limiting the amount of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in diesel exhaust. An interim final rule (IFR) issued in January allowed Navistar to pay fines and continue […]June 12, 2012MaintenanceWestern Star debuts Model 4700 tractor at Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayTrucking industry editors saw and drove the new Western Star Model 4700 tractor at a press event at the wind-swept Las Vegas Motor Speedway today. The new tractor complements the Model 4700 truck Western Star launched last year as a tough, durable day-cab configuration for regional-haul and vocational applications, according to Michael Jackson, general manager […]May 8, 2012MaintenanceCummins developing natural gas on-highway engineCummins today announced that it has begun development of a 15-liter heavy-duty, spark- ignited natural gas engine to meet demand for on-highway applications. As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins says it believes there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel […]March 21, 2012Business2013 GM 2500HDs bi-fuelChevrolet and GMC today announced details of General Motors’ bi-fuel 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. The vehicles include a compressed natural gas (CNG) capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. The truck […]March 13, 2012TechnologyRam intros 2500 CNG pickup truckRam brand president Fred Diaz says there was “a lot of head-scratching” when his company announced it was separating the Ram truck line from the iconic Dodge car line. But two years later, he says that decision has been vindicated. At a press conference today at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN, Diaz […]March 13, 2012MaintenanceWestport LD showcases bi-fuel Ford Super Duty pickup trucksWestport LD showcases bi-fuel Ford Super Duty pickup trucksMarch 13, 2012BusinessGM debuts bi-fuel Sierra, Silverado pickup trucksChevrolet and GMC today announced details of General Motors’ bi-fuel 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. The vehicles include a compressed natural gas (CNG) capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. The truck […]March 13, 2012RoadbuildingEspar debuts Maximum Control pre-heater familyEspar introduced a new family of truck coolant pre-heater control systems at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN, today. The Maximum Control family of pre-heat controllers is designed to give drivers simplified control of heater functions, more guidance for technicians and more real-time information and control for fleet managers. Espar says new Maximum […]March 7, 2012Previous PagePage 8 of 21Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Its first major upgrade in 12 years, the completely redesigned 22-metric-ton model gets improved in every aspect, from the ground up.Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Compact equipmentManitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact LoadersCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat’s Largest, Most Powerful Compact Track Loader, the T86Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
