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Pro-glider kit study gets pulled
University asks EPA to withdraw its research on glider kits.The president of Tennessee Tech has informed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) it should not use the university's study on glider...
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SelecTrucks rolls out new emergency roadside service program
Company says it will cover everything from jump starts to towing.Used truck dealer SelecTrucks is launching a new emergency roadside assistance program named “Roadside Select” in partnership with 24/7...
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Truck orders remained robust in February
Initial data indicates that February was the third strongest month for overall truck orders since March of 2006.Both heavy- and medium-duty truck orders continued rolling strongly forward in February,...
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Shell unveils Starship Project truck
Company officials stress focus on freight-ton efficiency, plans nationwide tour of aerodynamic Class 8 truck.ATLANTA. Shell unveiled its Starship Project truck that company executives said uses...
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Annual bike week festival will alter FL truck stop schedule
Love’s Ormond Beach, FL, facility goes fuel only March 9-18.Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists will converge on the Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach, FL, area March 9-18 for Bike Week. Daytona Harley...
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New Pirelli-branded truck and trailer tires officially unveiled
Company says its new tires are axle-specific and designed for both long-haul and regional operators.ATLANTA. Prometeon Tyre Group’s U.S. subsidiary, formerly known as Pirelli Industrial, officially...
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Mack, Volvo reduce truck downtime through OTA updates
OEMs say over-the-air software updates keeping trucks out of the shop.ATLANTA. Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North American (VTNA) – both subsidiaries of Sweden’s Volvo Group – said more truckers in the...
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Pilot Flying J continues to beef up maintenance services
Truck stop operator now has 11 shops and a fleet of 150 mobile maintenance trucks.ATLANTA. Pilot Flying J (PFJ) is planning to keep expanding its Truck Care division this year, with 11 shops now...
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Big power at the heart of retooled VNX heavy-haul tractor
VTNA said it will begin producing new VNX in May.To power what it is calling a “revitalized” VNX heavy haul tractor line, Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) will offer its own proprietary D13 engine and...
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Service One custom wraps two trucks to honor U.S. military
Wisconsin-based carrier says the wraps honor six vets with ties to the company.Service One Transportation is rolling out two custom-wrapped tractors designed to honor the U.S. Armed Forces as well as...
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Kenworth launches website dedicated to used trucks
OEM notes its “certified pre-owned” truck program is available in the U.S. and Canada.Kenworth Truck Co. is launching a special dedicated website for its Kenworth “Certified Pre-Owned” program at...
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Reviewing VTNA's retooled VNX tractor
It can be spec'd with an engine that cranks out up to 605 hp and 2,050 lbs.-ft. of torque to meet a range of heavy-haul needs.Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) recently re-introduced its VNX heavy-haul...
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Adding collision repair parts to accessories line
Brand awareness also part of new push by United Pacific.LOUISVILLE, KY. Long known for its line of chrome parts, lights, and other accessories to help truckers “personalize” their rigs, United Pacific...
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The 2018 Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Competition
Some of the sharpest trucks, tractors, and trailers – new and older models alike – gather yearly at the Mid America Trucking Show to see which one looks the best.Named in honor of the founder of the...
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California trucker named Peterbilt’s “SuperFan"
Rick McClerkin was one of five finalists in the running for a free Model 567 Heritage tractor.LOUISVILLE, KY. Truck driver and lifelong Peterbilt devotee Rick McClerkin of San Jose, CA, came out on top...
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Peterbilt Motors at MATS 2018
Peterbilt brought a wide array of its truck models past and present to the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) this year.The Peterbilt Motors Co. booth at MATS this year sported several different...
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Rough and ready at MATS 2018
Several custom trucks with a definite 'dark edge' strutted their stuff at Mid America this year.Truckers love to give their rides a little personality via chrome accents, special lights, paint schemes,...
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Contemplating classic cabovers at MATS 2018
The cabover may be a design consigned largely to history, but we found it alive and well at Mid America this year.The 1970s were the heyday of the “cab-over-engine” or “cabover” or “COE” highway...
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Old timey rides at MATS 2018
Classic conventional models, including several rarities no longer built, made an appearance at the Mid America Trucking Show this year.Out from trucking's history they came to grace the exhibit halls...
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Making of a SuperFan
Peterbilt's "ultimate SuperFan" Rick McClerkin has been walking this walk all his life.It was well before owner-operator Rick McClerkin of San Jose, CA was named Peterbilt Motors Co.'s ultimate...
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