Truck-Lite adds 50 new products in 2012 supplement
The company’s 2012 New Product Supplement, which complements the 2011 full line product catalog, is a 10-page brochure that illustrates 50 recently introduced lighting products and accessories.
‘Best solutions’
Best Cartage and its sister operations are using the right fleet management tools to provide effective solutions for customers.
Putting LNG on the road
C.R. England is operating liquefied natural gas-powered tractors as part of a wide range of environmental and sustainability initiatives.
New Top Green Fleet Award launched
Fleet Equipment Magazine, in conjunction with Citgo Lubricants, has expanded its annual contest from green initiatives in the shop to a variety of green practices for vehicles. Entries are now being accepted for the all-new Top Green Fleet Award.
Great Dane opens new plant in Statesboro, Ga.
The company recently held a recent ribbon cutting ceremony for its new 450,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant in Statesboro, Ga. The plant will manufacture the company’s Everest, TL and CL refrigerated trailers.
Top Green Fleet Award
Fleet Equipment, in conjunction with Citgo Lubricants, has broadened the expanse of its annual contest and recently kicked off the 2012 Top Green Fleet Award.
Plugged in
Ashland City, Tenn.-based R. E. West Transportation, founded 50 years ago, strives to be on the forefront of the industry’s technological curve.
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.
Peterbilt unveils all-new Model 579, kicks off tour
The Model 579 features distinctive new styling that maximizes fuel economy by best-in-class aerodynamic efficiency through Computational Fluid Dynamics and subsequent wind tunnel testing, according to the truck maker. It also offers new innovations for driver comfort.
Kenworth T680 adds performance, comfort and fuel efficiency
The new T680, designed for linehaul, pickup and delivery, and regional hauling operations, offers a 10% enhancement in aerodynamics, which the company said translates to a 5% fuel efficiency improvement.