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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2021

Peterbilt Delivers Model 579 with 250,000th Paccar MX Engine

Peterbilt delivered a Peterbilt Model 579 equipped with the 250,000th Paccar MX engine produced for North America to longtime customer TCW.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2021

U.S. Army Orders Heavy Dump Trucks from Mack Defense

The M917A3 HDT was spec’ed with heavier-duty rear axles, all-wheel drive, increased suspension ride height, and other features to meet the U.S. Army needs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2021

Ford Recalls Ranger and F-Series Models for Safety Concerns

Ford is recalling certain Ranger, 2020 F-Super Duty F350, and 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2021

Thermo King Expands Blue Track

Thermo King has expanded the number of Blue Track dealerships, which focus on express lane service, dwell-time monitoring, and real-time updates to refrigerated freight-hauling fleets.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2021

Ram 1500 Earns 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating

The 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab has earned a 2021 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2021

Peterbilt Launches Updated Vocational Models 567, 520

Updates are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which delivers enhanced functionality and integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2021

U.S. Postal Service Awards Delivery Vehicle Contract to Oshkosh Defense

The contract, which calls for putting 50,000 to 165,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles into service over 10 years, includes electric powertrains as well as internal combustion engines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2021

Shyft's Builtmore Contract Mfg. Producing Options for Isuzu Commercial Trucks

Builtmore Contract Manufacturing will produce additional options in the F- and N-series lineups for Isuzu Commercial Truck, including the 2022 F-Series cab-over chassis and the new-in-class N-Series Class 5 gasoline-powered chassis.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2021

Mecalac Adds Five New Dealers

The new dealers offerings include Mecalac’s line of crawler skid-excavators — the MCR Series — as well as the company’s MWR Series of wheeled excavators and AS Series swing loaders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2021

Vanguard Opens Mack & Volvo Dealership in Houston

Vanguard Truck Centers recently opened a new dealership in Houston, investing $23 million in the facility to offer customers increased service and uptime support.

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