On-Road Trucks

Tue March 24, 2015

Kenworth Expands Merchandise

The Kenworth Merchandise Collection (www.ShopKenworth.com) recently added 62 new officially-licensed merchandise items to the retail Web site of more than 250 items for drivers and trucking operators interested in purchasing products that represent Kenworth and The World’s Best trucks....

Tue March 24, 2015

Improvements to DuraClass HPT Line Meet Heavy Duty Dump Body Needs

DuraClass HPT “tub” body line has been redesigned to meet all heavy duty dump body needs. The HPT-B1 features a closed fender design, and comes in 14- to 18-ft. (4.3 to 5.5 m) lengths in either carbon steel or stainless steel....

Fri December 11, 2015

Mack Truck’s New Video Making Grown Men Cry

The holiday season is a time for memories, and a new video from Mack has awakened a flood of them – and in some cases tears – from those who have seen it. The video, “The Horn,” shows a man’s love for trucks from the time he was a boy until now as a driver....

Tue December 08, 2015

Mack Trucks Help Drive Hollywood Feed’s Success

Memphis business owner Shawn McGhee believes in being the best, and that culture of excellence has resulted in astronomical growth for his company, Hollywood Feed. Today, he is reshaping the pet industry and setting a new standard for his customers....

Fri December 04, 2015

Connecticut Replacing 114 Outdated Plow Trucks

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Connecticut’s Department of Transportation is replacing 114 of its aging plow trucks with new vehicles in preparation for the upcoming winter season. The agency has a snow and ice fleet consisting of 632 trucks....

Fri November 20, 2015

Isuzu Introduces 2016 High-Capacity GVWR NPR Diesel

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. introduced the 2016 NPR Diesel. The truck features a 13,000-lb. (5,897 kg) GVWR and a 33.5-in. (85 cm) frame to offer more capability than previously available in an entry-level Isuzu diesel truck — while still providing legendary Isuzu durability and fuel economy....

Tue November 03, 2015

Hauling Water During Drought: What You Need to Know About Water Trucks

With the epic California drought heading into its fourth year, nearly the entire state is feeling the effects, with areas of southern California hardest hit. With mandatory water restrictions finally in effect across the state, Californians are feeling the pinch....

Wed October 28, 2015

Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. Holds Surplus Auction

On Oct. 17, Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. held a surplus auction for the city of Winston Salem, and also was selling for Winston Salem City Surplus, area contractors and farmers, among others. The sale included a John Deere 750C dozer, John Deere and Ford backhoes, excavators from John Deere and Link-Belt, utility trucks, dump trucks and much more....

Fri October 16, 2015

Kenworth Announces Three New Options for Vocational Trucks

Kenworth has announced three new options for its vocational lineup of trucks. Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission — with optional second “deep reverse” — can be ordered on Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500....

Wed October 14, 2015

Terex HyPower Hybrid System Available on Utilities Work Trucks

The Terex HyPower hybrid system is designed to save fuel, reduce noise and increase efficiency, especially suited for the electric and utility industry. Operators appreciate that there is no reduction in the performance of the controls while the trucks are in hybrid mode....