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Which trucks go the distance, and what do they cost along the way? Plus, awards voting, darker routes, and fleet news in this week’s Truck Chat.
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SKOKIE, IL – Small changes to road networks can have a big impact on the bottom line for transportation companies. To help shippers and carriers keep on top of those changes, Rand McNally has enhanced its IntelliRoute and MileMaker software products with nearly 70,000 updates to its road network, toll roads, truck stops, and weigh station information.
Read More →CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers, has released a new Prep Package for trailers equipped with hybrid refrigeration units.
Read More →TORONTO, ONTARIO – Purolator has introduced the zero-emissions Quicksider prototype, a battery-operated electric delivery vehicle.
Read More →BIRMINGHAM, AL – McLeod Software, a provider of dispatch and accounting fleet management software for the trucking industry, has released a new interface between its LoadMaster enterprise transportation management system and the Comdata MasterCard payment application.
Read More →RICE LAKE, WI – Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies and International Truck and Engine Corporation are jointly launching RouteMax that keeps cold plates working even longer on every food and beverage delivery.
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CERRITOS, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America now offers the 2008 gas-powered Isuzu N-Series low-cab forward trucks. The new model features the Vortec 6.0L V-8 engine with 325 horsepower (up from 300 horsepower previously) and a Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and overdrive.
Read More →PORTLAND, OR – Freightliner LLC will change its corporate name to Daimler Trucks North America LLC, effective Jan. 7, 2008. In parallel, the shareholders of the former DaimlerChrysler AG approved a corporate name change to Daimler AG at a special meeting on Oct. 4.
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KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth Truck Company has expanded into the Class 5 market with the introduction of the Kenworth T170 model. The Kenworth T170 is a straight truck in a 4x2 configuration with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) up to 19,500 lbs.
Read More →RALEIGH, N.C. – West Brother's Companies has just been honored with three new safety awards from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.
Read More →BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – The new & improved Hino Air Deflector (G-MAD), manufactured by Global Vehicle Systems Inc., was re-launched.
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