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RigMaster revamps website
May 8, 2008 3:30 PM
RigMaster Power Corp. has updated its website, featuring a new design, content and additional tools for drivers and fleets...

Calstart awards for clean air
May 8, 2008 3:13 PM
Calstart has announced the winners of its Blue Sky Award for 2008, recognizing the contributions to clean air and energy efficiency by companies, organizations and individuals in the transportation industry...

Goodyear releases new regional tire
May 8, 2008 3:12 PM
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced a new Kelly Armorsteel KRH regional tire designed for long-lasting wear in applications such as P&D and school buses...

NaviGo from Maptuit nominated for telematics award
May 8, 2008 3:09 PM
Maptuit Corp., a provider of commercial navigation, location-based service, real-time traffic information and vehicle tracking solutions, announced that its Maptuit NaviGo service has been nominated for the 2008 Best Telematics Service & Application for Commercial Vehicles Award...

Peterbilt showcases hydraulic hybrid
May 8, 2008 3:08 PM, By Justin Carretta, online news editor
Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed its Model 320 Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA), designed for stop-and-go refuse applications, at the 2008 Waste Expo this week in Chicago. The vehicle improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and minimizes maintenance service, the company said...

Navistar touts fuel efficiency lead
May 7, 2008 5:46 PM, By Brain Straight, managing editor, and Justin Carretta, online news editor
Navistar announced the results of its latest round of fuel-efficiency testing today, which the company said demonstrates that their International ProStar tractor is the most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient Class 8 truck on the road...

RLI expands small fleet insurance
May 7, 2008 12:00 PM, By Justin Carretta, online news editor
RLI Transportation, a division of RLI Insurance Co., has expanded its small fleet trucking insurance program--which previously had been limited to existing, appointed agents—to include new retail agents...

Mack engines available CARB-certified
May 7, 2008 11:58 AM
Mack MP7 and MP8 engines have been certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to meet 2008 emissions requirements when idling, allowing Mack customers with compliant engines to bypass state regulations that limit idling to five minutes...

GM shows off fuel-cell trucks
May 7, 2008 11:56 AM, By Jim Mele, editor-in-chief
LAS VEGAS. Hydrogen-powered fuel cell SUVs were among the broad lineup of alternative-fuel vehicles General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operation (FCO) offered to fleet customers and dealers during a weeklong ride-and-drive event here...

PeopleNet offers guaranteed fuel-efficiency program
May 7, 2008 11:54 AM
PeopleNet has launched the MPG Guarantee Program, aimed at helping fleets to improve their fuel efficiency by 5% to 10%. The program offers a full money-back guarantee that the miles per gallon benefit will exceed the cost of the program within one year...

Diesel down three cents
May 6, 2008 2:09 PM
The average diesel price fell three cents to $4.15 a gallon for the week of May 5, offering a slight respite from price increases...

BBTS ups tread prices
May 6, 2008 2:06 PM
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, has announced it will increase prices...

Vipar to sell Eaton Weatherhead products
May 6, 2008 2:03 PM
Vipar Heavy Duty has announced its truck parts network will offer Eaton Weatherhead’s fluid conveyance products...

Hendrickson adds roll-off lift axle
May 6, 2008 2:01 PM
Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems has released the Composilite RO lift axle, designed specifically for Class 8 roll-off vehicles...

ArvinMeritor to shed light–duty business
May 6, 2008 12:25 PM, By David Cullen, executive editor
ArvinMeritor Inc. announced today it will spin off its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business to ArvinMeritor shareholders...