International Engine Group Introduces I-6 Family of MaxxForce Engines

WARRENVILLE, IL – International Truck and Engine Corporation, a Navistar company, has introduced its mid-range I-6 family of MaxxForce International Diesel Power engines for 2008-model-year trucks, and provided specifications and technical details.

Peterbilt: Full Production of Medium-Duty Hybrids in 2008

Both medium-duty hybrid trucks are in limited production this year with full production expected for 2008.

10 Upfitting Proverbs From the School of Hard Knocks

A proverb is a phrase that gives real-world advice learned from practical experience. Upfitting is complicated and there are many opportunities to make mistakes, sometimes very expensive ones. Here are 10 proverbs for a successful upfit.

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Signs 25 New Dealers

NAFA Continues Legislative Work On Behalf of Fleets

After examining the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, NAFA's U.S. Legislative Counsel Patrick O'Connor discovered that through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, fleets are eligible for $20,000-$30,000 toward the purchase of each new hybrid medium- or heavy-duty truck.

GM Stops Delivery of 2010-MY Express & Savana Models

Effective immediately, General Motors has ordered all Chevrolet and GMC dealers, upfitters, and body companies to stop the delivery of certain 2010 model-year Chevrolet Express 2500/3500 and GMC Savana 2500/3500 vehicles.

Auto Safety House President Elected to NTEA Board of Trustees

PHOENIX - Auto Safety House LLC (ASH) announced that Jim LoPresti, ASH's president and CEO, was elected to the Board of Trustees for the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) as a distributor member representative.

Strict Enforcement of Cell Phone Bans Boosts Fleet Safety Performance

A study sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety found that top safety performers were likely to have a total ban on cell phone use and to terminate a driver for violating the company’s mobile device policy.

Stellar Supports the Next Generation of Engineers With New Program

Stellar invites college students to apply for exclusive engineering experience program.