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Peterbilt unveils new 58-inch sleeper berth

Peterbilt’s new 58-inch sleeper – ideal for weight conscious short- and regional-haul applications – is now available for order through the company’s dealer network, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The new sleeper is available for Peterbilt’s flagship on-highway Model 579 and vocational Model 567. It reduces weight as much as 100 pounds (versus an 80-inch […]

June 25, 2015

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Kenworth T880 gets new 52-inch sleeper option

The new Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Kenworth 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Kenworth says the new T880 sleeper option provides vocational customers in heavy haul, oil patch, flatbed and lowboy applications with a durable and reliable truck equipped with a comfortable and spacious sleeper that drivers will appreciate. The mid-roof sleeper features […]

December 18, 2013

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Kenworth announces lightweight configuration for T680 with 52-inch sleeper

Operating a lightweight vehicle is a ‘must-have’ for many over-the-road operators in the trucking industry, especially in LTL and regional haul applications. To address that need, Kenworth Truck Company announces the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper at this year’s […]

June 4, 2014

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Isuzu reaches milestone, sells 500,000th truck in NA

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, announced it has delivered the 500,000 Isuzu-built truck since the brand entered the North American market in 1984.

May 16, 2015

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Truckstops now able to advertise on Trucker Path Pro app

A new feature for the Trucker Path Pro driver app makes it possible for truckstops to offer exclusive discounts and services to a large user community.

July 18, 2016

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FreightRover closes $500M deal to support factoring operations

The new financing will support factoring for transportation buyers and suppliers that use FreightRover affiliate Rover180.

September 27, 2018

Nissan announces new 5-year/100,000 mile commercial van warranty

Nissan is announcing what it calls America’s best commercial van warranty on its Light Commercial Vehicles, increasing basic limited warranty coverage from 3 years/36,000 miles to 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain limited warranty has also been extended from 5 years/60,000 miles to 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The specific models covered […]

June 20, 2014

The path to visibility: carriers able to share instant tracking, pricing info

New technologies are ironing out the wrinkles that have always been part of freight transactions.

June 20, 2016

MacroPoint’s track and trace platform uses location data from mobile devices and back-office transportation management systems of carriers to give visibility to shippers and logistics firms.

ABC Supply in Beloit, Wis., takes delivery of first production Kenworth T880

Kenworth Truck Company’s first full-production Kenworth T880 was recently delivered to ABC Supply Co., Inc., one of the largest distributors of exterior building products in the nation, at its headquarters in Beloit, Wis. The first full-production Kenworth T880 is equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque, a […]

March 3, 2014

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Peterbilt Model 567 enters production

The newest addition to Peterbilt’s vehicle lineup – the vocational Model 567 – is now in full production. The truck or tractor can be configured to meet a wide range of heavy- and severe-duty applications, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “Assembly is in full swing for the Model 567 with strong demand for our new […]

December 11, 2013

Schneider putting 5,700 used trailers up for sale

Schneider, one of the nation’s largest trucking companies and home to one of the industry’s largest selections of used fleet equipment, announced today that it will add 5,700 trailers to its offering of used equipment for sale. The truckload carrier plans to invest in more new equipment this year, making now the right time for […]

February 27, 2014

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Prime freshens fleet with 900 new Peterbilt Model 579 tractors

Prime Inc. – the country’s 16th largest carrier, CCJ Top 250 — recently ordered 900 Peterbilt Model 579s equipped with Paccar MX-13 engines. Peterbilt announced the purchase, which will put the trucks in operation with Prime’s affiliate, Success Leasing.

October 28, 2015

Celadon buys 500 International LoneStars in Navistar’s largest one-time sale

In what the company has said is its largest sale ever, Navistar announced it has sold 500 International LoneStar on-highway tractors to Celadon. The trucks are equipped with the Cummins ISX15 engine.

May 8, 2014

CCJ Test Drive: Peterbilt’s Model 567 Dump Truck (with photo gallery)

Peterbilt’s latest vocational truck is clearly designed with drivers foremost in mind, writes CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts.

February 7, 2014

Beyond card limits: 5 ways to create savings with payment systems

Companies that provide electronic payment systems continue to fine-tune the technology to bring more opportunities for savings. Here are five areas where the technology continues to evolve.

May 23, 2014

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Knocking out fraud: Choptank Transport shares 5 strategies to protect shippers, carriers

One of the nation’s top third-party logistics firms, Choptank Transport, shares the technology it uses to secure freight transactions and protect its business.

August 7, 2017

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XTRA Lease to deploy SkyBitz trailer tracking system on 50,000 assets

XTRA Lease is installing the SkyBitz GXT5000 solar-powered fleet management system on over 50,000 of its rental and leasing trailers. Read more here.

April 25, 2017

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