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BTC boosts its driver pay
Flatbed carrier hikes wages to 55 cents per mile for drivers with at least two years of experience.Builders Transportation Co. LLC (BTC) is raising mileage pay for its drivers, while adding orientation...
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Continuation for Western Star’s 50th anniversary graphics package
The “Wings of Awesomeness” limited edition graphics can now be ordered for any Western Star model in new colors.Truck maker Western Star is expanding limited edition “Wings of Awesomeness” graphics...
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New “mega-dealership” forms for Freightliner/Western Star
Merger between two dealership groups will employ 1,000 in 23 locations across the U.S.TAG Truck Centers and the Lonestar Truck Group are merging into a single “mega-dealership” companied that will...
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When the mud slides, the trucks roll
When heavy rains triggered mudslides across southern California in mid-January, military trucks were tapped for rescue and recovery operations.Forest fires that swept across southern California in...
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Dayton Parts unveils new branding initiative
New brand strategy also aimed at addressing changing demands in truck part aftermarket, company said.Dayton Parts LLC is introducing a new “brand focus” for its truck aftermarket parts business dubbed...
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New heavy-duty repair resource goes online
Garage Gurus is a new online training program from Federal-Mogul Motorparts for heavy-duty truck technicians.Federal-Mogul Motorparts is rolling out a new online technical education platform for...
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Testing skills on the tough Western Star course
World of Concrete attendees put their driving skills to the test on Western Star’s “Get Tough Challenge” vocational course in Las Vegas.At the 2018 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Western Star...
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ACT: Trucking capacity remains tight
“Clearly, truckers are entering 2018 in the best negotiating position in many years,” research firm says.The latest numbers generated by the For-Hire Trucking Index compiled by ACT Research indicates...
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ACT: Used truck prices poised to increase
Though they fell 5% in 2017 year-over-year, the firm expects sticker prices for used trucks to jump in the second half of 2018.Sales of used Class 8 trucks are getting stronger, according to recent...
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OOIDA throws support behind effort to repeal glider kit rules
Trade association says glider kits serves as “affordable and reliable alternative” to new trucks for its small business members.The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is throwing...
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DTNA launches internal spot load system
System matches contract motor carriers with spot freight shipments via a customized app developed by Loadsmart.Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is rolling out a new digital freight matching platform...
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Training for winter operations
The 210th Field Artillery Brigade motor pool goes to work in the driving snowWhen you’re in the U.S. Army, you’ve got to be prepared to move out at a moment’s notice – and that means keeping motorized...
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Speedco: “We want to be that all-inclusive shop”
More tire brands and soon light mechanical work will be available at many Speedco locations, company says.Love's Travel Stops is expanding the number of tire bands available at 46 of the 52 Speedco...
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ACT: Class 8 orders surged in January
Order backlogs for both heavy- and medium-duty trucks are expected to climb as well, firm says.Preliminary order numbers posted in January for Class 8 trucks in the North American market reached a...
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Is the manual transmission going extinct in trucking?
No, say OEMs, but its appeal is dwindling as AMTs and fully-automatic gearboxes grow in capability and popularity.With the rise in popularity of automated manual transmissions (AMTs) and...
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Is a fuel cell electric hybrid truck in your future?
Maybe … yet maybe not. That’s one reason why Kenworth Truck Co. is testing out a variety of new alternative powertrain technologies.MT. VERNON, WA. As editors lined up to take Kenworth Truck Co.’s new...
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Photos: Taking Kenworth’s ZECT out for a drive
The only exhaust from Kenworth’s $7 million Zero Emission Cargo Transport (ZECT) fuel cell-fired electric truck is water vapor.It can pull 80,000 lbs. but emits only steam out of its exhaust pipe:...
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TCMB: Taking care of maintenance business
Elbow grease remains a key ingredient in the care and upkeep of trucks and heavy equipment, as these Air Force mechanics and technicians illustrate.Despite all the advances in motor equipment systems –...
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Remote updates available for Freightliner Cascadia
Cascadia tractors spec’d with Detroit engines can now be updated over-the-air.Making calibration changes to Freightliner Cascadia highway tractors spec’d with Detroit engines just got easier as Detroit...
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Motor Transport: The “lifeblood” of the Marines
According to the U.S. Marine Corps, each of its military occupational specialty or “MOS” is a cog, working with and relying on each other to keep the fighting machine that is the Marine Corps up and...
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