International to build new engines in Alabama
International Truck and Engine Corp., the principal operating subsidiary of Navistar International Corp. announced it will build new Class 8 “big-bore” diesel engines in Huntsville, Alabama.
Peterbilt offers Preferred Card
Peterbilt Motors Co. said its new Preferred Card rewards loyal customers with numerous discounts on parts and services. The Preferred Card – available at participating Peterbilt dealerships throughout North America – features discounts from more than 30 brand name manufacturers, as well as select service work performed at Peterbilt dealerships.
Holland introduces new pintle hook
The Holland Group Inc. announced the launch of the PH-30RP41 pintle hook. It replaces Holland’s PH-30 and PH-T-60-AOL-8 models and incorporates the latest technologies from the leader in coupling technology.
Technology companies integrate programs
QUALCOMM Inc., a provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and TMTsoftware, a provider of fleet maintenance software, announced the full integration of TMT’s Transman, a maintenance management solution, with QUALCOMM’s GlobalTracs equipment management system and OmniTracs mobile communications system, creating a complete and automatic maintenance management solution that helps to manage the entire fleet maintenance process.
Anthony Liftgate offers lifetime bushings warranty
Anthony Liftgates Inc. now includes a lifetime warranty on all bushings used in the company’s Tuckunder series liftgates.
Kenworth extends rebate for CBC members
Kenworth Truck Co. said it will extend a truck purchase rebate program with the Consolidated Buying Company (CBC) and its petroleum hauler members through 2007.
Luber-finer offers cabin air filter brochure
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products for the transportation, off-road/mining, marine, agriculture and automotive light truck industry, recently completed a new Cabin Air Filter brochure to better educate truck drivers on the benefits and service intervals of cabin air filters.
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Smart Choices
For O&S Trucking, fuel-saving technologies, effective specification choices and efforts to improve the efficiency of its operations are enabling ongoing growth and success
Keeping techs on board
Jeff Johnson says a clean shop, variety of assignments, and safety emphasis limit technician turnover at Hall’s Fast Motor Freight