Access to new trucks and technology
A new year brings a new round of trucking trade shows; three of the industry’s top venues are scheduled for this March.
NG trucks provide calculated benefits
On an energy equivalent basis, natural gas costs one-third less than conventional gasoline and 42% less than diesel fuel, on average. Light- and medium-duty NG-powered trucks took center stage at the 2012 Work Truck Show.
Crystal ball gazing
At the Green Truck Summit, held at the beginning of the Work Truck Show, most of the “what next?” information that was shared centered around not only saving fuel, but alternate fuels, as well.
Life-cycle cost analysis
Instead of relying on guesswork and not being able to fully defend your position, a net present value life-cycle cost analysis will show you the true total cost of each alternative.
Vocational body payoffs
Ensuring that truck bodies are specified and installed correctly can pay dividends in lower operating and maintenance costs.
Kenworth, Hino win Truck of the Year awards
Kenworth T700 was named the ATD Truck of the Year in Heavy Duty, while Hino took Medium Duty honors.
Truck body building: custom or standard?
Think of what you want a work truck to do, then ask if you can use an off-the-shelf body or if it needs to be custom designed and built.
Reduce costs with ‘green’ training
I just spent four days in Indianapolis at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. I am amazed by the sheer number of exhibitions that occur every year covering every conceivable industry, technology, hobby, fetish, sport and interest. What each has in common is that they provide attendees with an opportunity not only
Truck industry events showcase technologies, training, products
Industry events are always great places to share best practices with industry counterparts and to meet with suppliers and learn about new technologies. This March, three events being held at the same time will provide an unparalleled opportunity to do just that. Scheduled from March 8-11 in Indianapolis in conjunction with the 47th Annual National
Work Truck Show 2011 to be launching pad for new trucks, equipment
More than 60 companies will introduce new work truck chassis, bodies, power systems, components, accessories and service equipment at the event, which will be held March 8-10 in Indianapolis.