Off-Highway Trucks

Kenworth of Ala., Miss. Changes Name to Truckworx →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kenworth of Alabama and Mississippi, which operates six full-service commercial truck dealerships and service centers in the two states, has changed its name to become Truckworx. In addition to the name change, Truckworx recently unveiled a new logo to employees and customers. The rebrand comes in response to significant company growth and will lay the groundwork for Truckworx’s continued expansion. Click for more...

Mack Partners With Lehigh Valley on Mack Truck Stop →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a result of a partnership with multiple Lehigh Valley organizations, a Titan by Mack now greets visitors to the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks, an arts and cultural center and the former site of Bethlehem Steel. Mack partnered with ArtsQuest, which manages the Levitt Pavilion, and the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) on the project. The Mack Truck Stop was scheduled to open June 22. Food for the concession stand will be provided by Mr. Click for more...

Maine’s LPA Marine Takes Delivery of ’Win a Cat Truck’ Contest Grand Prize →

From Construction Equipment Guide... And by sea it came to Peaks. But the quaint and usually quiet Casco Bay, Maine island was ready. Hundreds of visitors had gathered to celebrate the surprise victory of one of their own in the hotly contested 2011 Caterpillar “Win a Cat Truck” contest. Aboard a decorated, water-gun saluted barge (courtesy of the Portland Fire Department), the grand prize, a brand new Cat CT660 vocational truck, arrived in Peaks June 13. Click for more...

National Truck Equipment Association Unveils New Look →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) celebrated its evolution as an organization by unveiling a new logo. The new logo, which uses the acronym NTEA, a bold tagline “The Association for the Work Truck Industry” and simple graphic, is now visible on www.ntea.com. NTEA Executive Director Jim Carney stated, “We have a new look, but remain the same progressive association that is committed to providing our members with support, services and information they can trust.”For more than 47 years, the NTEA has continually grown and broadened its scope, in anticipation of and in response to the continuously changing needs of its members and the work truck industry. Click for more...

Stonebrooke Now a Stocking Distributer of Dump Bodies →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Stonebrooke Equipment is now a stocking distributor of dump bodies. With steel, stainless steel and aluminum dump bodies available, Stonebrooke plans to continue its growth in the truck equipment industry. Stonebrooke’s primary focus is on light trucks (up to 19,500 lbs. GVWR), an area of growing demand with today’s rising fuel costs. With eight truck bays in its install department, Stonebrooke aims to meet the needs of many existing and new clients in this expanding market. Click for more...

NTEA Renews J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers’ MVP Status →

The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) confirmed that J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers' renewal for qualified member status through the member verification program has been approved. As such, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers will be recognized as an MVP member through March 31, 2015. MVP accredited companies distinguish themselves by achieving key criteria around employee education and training, quality, safety and compliance with government regulatory requirements. Click for more...

Cat CT15 Engine Boosts Power of CT660 Vocational Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat CT15 engine offers Cat CT660 vocational truck customers greater horsepower and torque for solid performance in demanding applications. The CT15 joins the CT11 and CT13 as the third engine option for the Cat CT660. The 15-L engine is available with as much as 550 hp (410 kW) and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque, which will power the Class 8 truck through heavy-hauling jobs and demanding terrain, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

J&J Truck Equipment Launches Newly Designed Web Site →

J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, has launched a newly designed Web site. The site features an in-depth look at the products and services the company offers, an in-stock inventory list, company newsletters and an easy method for customers to request more information. "In today's fast paced environment, a company's Web site is often the customer's first stop to get information, so we updated our site to make it easier and faster for them to find what they need," said general manager Craig Hauger. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Names TransEdge 2011 Distributor of the Year →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mack Trucks named TransEdge Truck Center of Pittsburgh, Pa., its 2011 North American Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the top-performing distributors within Mack’s North American dealer network. Selection criteria include sales, facilities, personnel, service, parts, general management, customer satisfaction and community service. TransEdge owners Bob and Judy Dwyer opened the Pittsburgh location in 2007 and continue to invest heavily in their facilities and staff as they focus on the TransEdge experience and how to best serve their customers. Click for more...

Doosan DA30 Articulated Dump Truck Offers More Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DA30 articulated dump truck is the latest in a line of redesigned machines offering increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds, according to the manufacturer. More PowerPowered by a 6-cylinder interim Tier IV compliant diesel engine with a gross power output of 365 hp (272 kW), the new DA30 offers an 8 percent increase in engine power compared to the previous MT31 model. Click for more...

Thompson Delivers First Cat Vocational Trucks to Booneville Logging Company →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Thompson Truck Centers LLC recently delivered the first two Caterpillar CT660 Class 8 vocational trucks within its territory to Pro Logging Inc., of Booneville, Miss. Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation president DeWitt Thompson V, presented the keys to Russell Stites, president of Pro Logging, at Thompson’s Tupelo, Miss. store. Established in 1995, Pro Logging Inc., operates within a 100-mi. Click for more...

Ox Bodies Introduces Next Generation of Ox Superdumps →

From Construction Equipment Guide... TBEI unveiled its next generation of Ox SuperDump at the 2012 World of Asphalt Show in Charlotte, N.C. The new Ox SuperDump features four, six or seven axle configuration increasing payloads up to 25 tons (22.7 t) and 80,000 GVWR (in most states). With the multiple axle configurations, the Ox SuperDump distributes the weight over a much longer area meeting payload restrictions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Click for more...

Cat Lift Trucks Announces Dealer of the Year Awards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat Lift Trucks announced the recipients of its 2012 dealer of the year award. These industry-leading dealers were awarded the Quest for Excellent honor based on delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction and support in their sales and service efforts. "I'm honored to recognize Cat Lift Trucks' dealers of the year for their continued commitment to providing superior customer service and sales support," said Kent Eudy, vice president of sales and marketing, Cat Lift Trucks. Click for more...

Iron Mountain Uses New Peterbilt Water Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Iron Mountain Specialized’s new 2012 Peterbilt water truck delivers 4,700 gal. of potable water to oil and gas well sites. Iron Mountain Specialized purchased it from Andrew Keller, salesman of Hunter Truck Sales in Smithfield, Pa., and financed the purchase through Doug Snee of Wells Fargo in Waynesburg, Pa. This Peterbilt is powered by a 500 hp (373 kW) Cummins motor. It is the third water truck to be added to Iron Mountain’s growing fleet. Click for more...

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks Awards Top Performing Dealers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, manufacturer of forklift trucks for multiple applications, has announced the recipients of the 2012 “Quest For Excellence” Dealer of the Year award. Top performing dealers, who continuously provided superior customer service and support for the material handling industry, were chosen to receive the Quest for Excellence award based on their first-class sales and service efforts. Click for more...

Talbert Shows Off Custom Trailers at Trucking Show →

Talbert Manufacturing is exhibiting two highly flexible and versatile custom trailer models at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) March 22 to 24, in Booth #13136. Attendees will view the Talbert 2+3+2 65-ton (59 t) HRG east coast trailer with a tandem-axle jeep dolly; and the Talbert 35-ton (32 t) SRG double drop trailer. The Talbert 2+3+2 65-ton HRG (hydraulic removable gooseneck) east coast trailer features a gooseneck and flip extension to accommodate a tandem-axle jeep dolly. Click for more...

Cat Introduces the 777G Off-Highway Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 777G off-highway truck introduces performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-ton (91-t) size class. The 777 was first introduced by Caterpillar in 1977 and has proven to be a workhorse for mining and large earthmoving customers. The 777G replaces the 777F and delivers greater levels of production and fuel efficiency as well as enhanced safety, operator comfort and service convenience, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

World Truck Show, NTEA Convention Held in Indianapolis →

The Work Truck Show 2012 was held March 6 to 8, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The 47th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention was held in conjunction with the trade show. George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, was the featured keynote speaker of the President’s Breakfast & 48th Annual NTEA Meeting. Also during the meeting, Frank Livas, president of Brake & Clutch Inc., Salem, Mass., was named the 48th president of the NTEA, taking over responsibilities from Steve Sill, president of Aspen Equipment Co., Bloomington, Minn. Click for more...

NTEA’ s Green Truck Association Announces Technology Councils →

The Green Truck Association (GTA) announced the formation of three technology councils to better represent specific segments within the green truck industry. Technology Councils operate under the GTA umbrella. GTA is an affiliate division of the NTEA — the association for the work truck industry. GTA Technology Councils and Their Purposes• Sustainable Integration Technology Council — advances the integration of, and resolves the technical communications for, upfitters of green technologies within the work truck industry. Click for more...

Highway Equipment & Supply Company Adds Mack Service Truck to Its Fleet →

Highway Equipment & Supply Company has added a Mack service truck to its fleet of Volvo CE support vehicles. This vehicle emphasizes the alliance between Highway Equipment & Supply Company, Volvo CE and Mack Trucks Inc. The arrival of the Mack CXU612 on the job announced Volvo Construction Equipment Support Services offered by Highway Equipment & Supply Company’s staff. Highway Equipment & Supply Company supports central and northeastern Pennsylvania Volvo CE customers with four branches located throughout the territory. Click for more...

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