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.
Safety is first and foremost
While quality service is essential to its ongoing success, nothing takes a back seat to safety at Crete Carrier Corp.
All-new Class 8 Western Star 4700 introduced
The Western Star 4700 is available with the broadest range of powertrain options in a single truck model, including the Detroit Diesel DD13 engine and the Cummins ISC and ISL engines. A broad range of transmissions is also available, including the latest Eaton Ultrashift Plus transmission, and Allison 3000 and 4000-series transmissions.
Rush Truck Centers put wheels in motion at college
Rush Truck Center – Laredo, owned and operated by Rush Enterprises, donated a Peterbilt tractor with a Utility trailer to Laredo Community College so the school can launch a Professional Truck Driving Training Program and upgrade its Diesel Engine Mechanics and Repair Program training curriculum at its South Campus in the spring of 2011.
High achiever
Holman Transportation Services is continually setting and reaching its efficiency and growth goals.
Right stuff
At Food City, a combination of specifications, proactive maintenance and driver programs are adding up to an industry-leading safety record.
2010 engine test fleets weigh in
Fleet managers talk about their experiences testing 2010 diesel engines
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels
More on alternatively fueled trucks
Recently, Rush Truck Centers, in conjunction with Peterbilt Motors Co., held a seminar on alternatively fueled vehicles in Anaheim, Calif.,
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels