Chassis OEMs to present new model year updates at NTEA’s Truck Product Conference
Nine chassis manufacturers will share the latest commercial vehicle updates from a technical and engineering perspective at NTEA’s 2021 Truck Product Conference, the organization announced. This in-person event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21 to Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio. Attendees can gain insights on upcoming changes to new
NTEA discusses improving work truck efficiency, performance
As part of its ongoing effort to provide fleet executives with valuable resources, NTEA, the association for the work truck industry, regularly releases articles and other technical materials. Recently, an article by George Survant, senior director of fleet relations at the association and a veteran fleet manager himself, provided some very helpful advice on how
NTEA introduces Vehicle Center of Gravity and Axle Weight Calculator
NTEA has launched the Vehicle Center of Gravity and Axle Weight Calculator, a web-based, interactive tool that provides vehicle specification and weight information. This tool is an NTEA member benefit at no cost and not available for public purchase. “NTEA is pleased to provide this unique tool to the membership,” said Steve Spata, NTEA’s technical
New Continental off-road tire for working trucks debuts at NTEA
The new Conti TerraPlus HD3 drive tire from Continental Tire the Americas made its debut at NTEA’s The Work Truck Show today, featuring an all-new, aggressive tread pattern designed for Class 4 and 5 working trucks. The Conti TerraPlus HD3 (Heavy Drive 3rd Generation) will be on display in the Continental Commercial Vehicle Tire booth
NTEA Executive Leadership Summit announced
This fall, the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, will host its inaugural Executive Leadership Summit. The annual Executive Summit will provide leaders within the work truck industry the unique opportunity to listen to and engage with experts to help them prepare for the future. The 2014 Executive Summit will take place Oct. 14-15,
VMAC offers ‘Inner Superhero’ experience at NTEA Work Truck Show
VMAC said it will offer NTEA Work Truck Show attendees three ways to feel like a larger-than-life superhero at its booth (#4677). Visitors to the booth can have their picture taken as a "VMAC superhero" using life-size standups. In addition, the company’s "Defy Expectations" superheroes event on Wed., March 6, from 4-6 pm lets attendees
NTEA and MATS roundup
Two of the industry’s largest truck shows took place recently, the National Truck Equipment Association’s Work Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. We take a look at all of the new equipment on display at each show.
2011 NTEA Work Truck Show round-up
Mitsubishi Fuso unveils 2012 Canter FE/FG Series trucks; Hino introduces new Class 4 and 5 COE with hybrid option; All-new Class 8 Western Star 4700 introduced; Navistar debuts International TerraStar 4×4; Spartan Motor to assemble Isuzu N-Series gasoline trucks; Roush CleanTech launches Ford F-450/550 propane Autogas Fuel System; and Ram Truck brand new for 2011.
Morgan Truck Body announces new concept bodies
Morgan Truck Body introduced the Projects “Agora” and “Blackjack” concept bodies.
Mack begins production of MD Electric, provides market update
Mack delivered the Mack MD Electric to ABF Freight, DC Logistics, Mission Linen and Pronto Freight Ways to begin operations and testing.
