Off-Highway Trucks

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...

Cat Lift Trucks Introduces new Electric Pneumatic Tire Lift Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat Lift Trucks introduced the next generation of the 5,000 to 6,500 lb. (2,268 to 2,948 kg) capacity electric pneumatic tire lift trucks. Equipped with powerful AC technology, the new 2EPC5000 — 2EP6500 Series features improved energy efficiency and performance levels and premium operator ergonomics. “The material handling industry is continuing to see an increase in the use of electric lift trucks, as customers are looking for ways to reduce costs and improve productivity in their business,” said Kent Eudy, vice president of sales and marketing of Cat Lift Trucks. Click for more...

Titan Machinery Announces Closing of Acquisition of Adobe Truck & Equipment, LLC →

Titan Machinery Inc. announced recently that it has closed on the acquisition of Adobe Truck & Equipment, LLC. The acquisition consists of three Case Construction dealerships located in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Loveland, Colorado. Adobe Truck & Equipment’s dealerships are located east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and are supported by a number of factors including oil exploration in northern Colorado, agriculture in eastern Colorado, and large metropolitan centers in Denver and Colorado Springs. Click for more...

Cleveland Brothers Unveils CT660 Family of Vocational Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Jan. 27, 2012, more than 250 people attended Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc.’s customer event introducing the all new Cat CT660 vocational truck. The evening in Hershey, Pa., began with a short presentation that highlighted how customer input drove development of the truck, the performance and efficiency of the Cat CX31 automatic transmission, and an overview of the customer support provided by Cleveland Brothers. Click for more...

Putzmeister Introduces 42Z Truck-Mounted Concrete Boom Pump →

Putzmeister America Inc. introduced its new 42Z truck-mounted concrete boom pump at the World of Concrete trade show in January 2012. The new pump keeps the operator in mind with greater payload capacity, a user-friendly design and increased ease of service, according to the manufacturer. “The new 42Z pump is an extension of our 50 years of innovation in the design and manufacturing of concrete pumps,” said Jim Bury, director of engineering of Putzmeister America. Click for more...

Ring Power Introduces Cat’s New Class 8 CT660 Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ring Power recently hosted events at its Daytona Beach, Tallahassee and Orlando, Fla., facilities to introduce the new Cat over the road trucks to potential customers. The events gave those attending the opportunity to see the new Class 8 CT660 vocational truck. Both a dump truck version and the haul unit version were on hand. The CT660 can be set up as either a haul unit or have a dump body, concrete mixer, waste carrier, etc. Click for more...

Pinnacle Cranes Adds Manitex Boom Trucks to Offerings →

Based in Charlotte, N.C., Pinnacle Cranes is a leading Link-Belt crane dealer for both North and South Carolina, with one of the largest inventories of new and used cranes. Not content to rest on its laurels, the company, a division of Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company, is now expanding its reach by offering Manitex boom trucks. “We are excited to introduce the Manitex product line to the Carolinas, especially the new model 5128, a 50-ton model which will be mounted on the new Cat truck. Click for more...

Putzmeister Introduces 56Z Truck-Mounted Concrete Boom Pump →

Putzmeister America Inc. will introduce its new, lightweight 56Z-meter truck-mounted concrete boom pump during 2012. The new pump’s compact design will offer a reduced unit weight and a smaller footprint, while accommodating a long-reaching boom, according to the manufacturer. “The product advances found in the new 42Z-meter model have now been extended into the 50-meter class,” said Jim Bury, director of engineering of Putzmeister America. Click for more...

Yancey Truck Centers Acquires International Truck Dealership →

Yancey Bros. Co., announces they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating assets of Mays International Trucks in Augusta, Ga., effective January 31, 2012. Under the terms of the agreement, Yancey Truck Centers will assume all International Truck sales, service and parts support responsibilities for eastern Georgia and neighboring counties in South Carolina. This location will be an IdeaLease location for renting and leasing trucks, as well as an International authorized PartSmart dealer. Click for more...

Yale Lift Trucks of Florida & Georgia Rebrands Itself →

Yale Lift Trucks of Florida and Georgia, a 30-year veteran forklift dealer will be rebranded MacKinnon Equipment & Services effective April 1, 2012. The new name does not signal any change in the company’s product line coverage, policies or ownership, which remains family-owned and independent. Company Founder and CEO A.D. “Sandy” MacKinnon purchased the Tampa dealership formerly known as Yale Gulf Atlantic in 1982 and maintained the Yale name as part of the brand after the acquisition. Click for more...

Whayne Supply Company Unveils Cat CT660 Vocational Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Whayne Supply Company unveiled the new Cat CT660 vocational truck in a delivery and presentation of keys to Jim Smith Contracting. With the presentation, Jim Smith Contracting became the first business in Kentucky to take delivery of the Cat CT660. The truck was delivered by Frank Lewis, vice president of power systems of Whayne Supply Company and presented at the company’s branch in Paducah, Ky. Click for more...

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