Archive for January 22nd, 2010

Eaton offering hybrid retrofits for refuse trucks »

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton is launching a hydraulic hybrid retrofit program allowing municipalities and oth… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

West Virginia governor wants to increase tolling options »

Could toll roads soon be more common in West Virginia? A plan in the works by Gov. Joe Manchin would open up that possibility in an effort to complete new road projects. More: continued here

Wisconsin Assembly votes to ban texting while driving »

A bill one step away from the governor’s desk would make Wisconsin the 20th state to outlaw texting while driving. Elsewhere, lawmakers in many other states are intent on adopting their own texting bans. More: continued here

Committee OKs Newman bill for 70 mph speed limit »

A Senate committee approved a bill to raise the speed limit to 70 mph on some highways Thursday, and rejected a proposal to keep the limit at 65 mph for tractor-trailer rigs. More: continued here

From the Land Line blog: The cost of doing business with Matty »

Matty Moroun intimidates the competition and stands as tall as the 400-foot towers that suspend his beloved Ambassador Bridge. See what he’s up to now in this blog by Staff Writer David Tanner. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

PacLease opens seven new Canadian locations »

BELLEVUE, Wash. — PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) has opened 25 new locations, including seven in Canada. [Full Story] More: continued here

Chrome Shop Mafia tricks out Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado »

PORTLAND, Ore. – Freightliner recently turned two trucks over to Chrome Shop Mafia to have them tricked out. [Full Story] More: continued here

Eaton launches hybrid retrofit program »

Eaton Corp. announced a new hybrid retrofit progra… More: continued here

APTA donates $5,000 to Haiti relief »

DIEPPE, N.B. — The Charity Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is donating $5,000… [Full Story] More: continued here

ArvinMeritor debuts new hydraulic disc brake rotors, receives award »

At Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, ArvinMeritor’… More: continued here