Western Star announces updates to Body Builder book
Version 2.1 of Western Star Truck Sales Inc.’s Body Builder book features the availability of two- and three-dimensional generic truck model layout drawings and includes a downloadable comprehensive power take-off compatibility section.
New Class 5 models arrive at Hino dealerships
The Novi, Mich.-based Toyota Group company, which assembles, sells and services a lineup of Class 5 through 7 trucks in the U.S., recently introduced its Class 5 cabovers to the U.S. market.
Ride & drive of Kenworth’s ‘aero’ designedT680
Kenworth’s T680, introduced in March, offers a truckload of futuristic features that boost economy, improve driver comfort and enhance safety.
Building work trucks
When it comes to choosing the best work truck for the application, fleets have many options.
Volvo service earns Customer Value Enhancement Award
Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics has received Frost & Sullivan’s 2012 North American Customer Value Enhancement Award in Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. A standard feature on every Volvo-powered VN model highway truck, the service helps maximize vehicle uptime through proactive diagnostic and repair planning assistance with detailed analysis of critical diagnostic trouble codes.
Mack Super Econodyne Tour spreads word about fuel efficiency
Mack Trucks recently launched a North American tour in which its Super Econodyne-equipped Pinnacle models will travel between Mack dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, giving customers an opportunity to experience the fuel economy and performance benefits of the recently introduced integrated powertrain package.
Mitsubishi Fuso makes trucks available for Hurricane Sandy relief
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America consolidated a significant portion of its medium-duty truck inventory at its port facilities in Baltimore, where the trucks can be delivered immediately to dealers across the affected states to aid in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Hino Trucks approved for California HVIP
Hino Trucks said its 2013 model year Class 5 195h diesel electric cab-over has been approved by the California Air Resources Board and is eligible for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
FCCC delivers 40 hydraulic hybrid technology vehicles to UPS
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. said it continues to expand its presence within the alternative fuel walk-in van market segment by delivering 40 hydraulic hybrid power walk-in vans to UPS. FCCC said its hydraulic hybrid vehicles use hydraulic high pressure to propel the vehicle with the engine off, reducing fuel consumption by up to 40%.
Peterbilt line features next generation of PACCAR engines
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the availability of the next generation of PACCAR engines: the PACCAR MX-13, PACCAR PX-9 and PACCAR PX-7, which are designed to maximize fuel efficiency and reliability, and provide a low total cost of ownership. The engine lineup will be available in Peterbilt’s complete range of medium- and heavy-duty products beginning in 2013.
$125,000 2012 tax deduction available for work truck purchases
The Internal Revenue Code Title 26, Section 179 allows a maximum deduction of $125,000 for the cost of certain capital machinery and equipment, including commercial work trucks, for tax years starting in 2012. The deduction is currently set to revert to $25,000 for tax years starting in 2013.
Kinedyne enhances load binder product line
Kinedyne has revised its chain/load binder product offering in an effort to make the products fully compliant with industry standards released by the Web Sling and Tie-Down Association in the spring of 2011.