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Pull Pans And Tractors Tackle Muck By Steve Hudson, 5/5/2008
Thunderbolt Marine, based on a 25-acre site on the Wilmington River in the town of Thunderbolt about three miles southeast of Savannah, provides dock space as well ... More
Bridgestone Firestone On/Off Highway Drive Radial Tire Staff - 05/01/2008
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is now offering the Bridgestone M775 on/off-highway drive radial tire. Ideal in severe-service applications, this aggressive drive delivers superior traction and exceptional removal mileage while being usable at highway speeds to 65 mph. The specially designed aggressive block tread and open shoulder design digs into soft surfaces, such as m...
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Modec Limited Electric Truck Staff - 05/01/2008
The Modec, a new electric truck that generates zero emissions, received The Work Truck Show 2008 Editors' Choice Award for New Product Innovation. The Modec electric vehicle is manufactured by UK-based Modec Limited. Since June 2007, the company has been conducting market research in preparation for producing and selling the vehicles in North America.
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Worktruck News Staff - 05/01/2008
Peterbilt Hybrids Qualify For Tax Credits Peterbilt's medium duty hybrid vehicles purchased in the United States are eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $12,000 from the federal government. The Department of Treasury's heavy manufacturing and transportation group certified the Peterbilt Model 335 Class 7 and Model 330 Class 6 Hybrid Electric vehicles as eligible for these credits.
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Dump/Work Truck Contractor Body Staff - 05/01/2008
Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc., has introduced the Crysteel Contractor body designed for customers who need a dump truck as well as a work truck. The Contractor's body is built with rugged features allowing for tough conditions. When a truck is needed to haul equipment or building materials, loading and unloading can be handled easily by opening the split fold down sides or the ...
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Mack CH, CHN and CHU Truck Bumpers Staff - 05/01/2008
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim unveiled a Hendrickson Aero Bright® (HAB) bumper for Mack CH, CHN and CHU trucks, the company's latest three-piece bumper model. Easily installed to factory mounts, the configuration combines steel chromed center sections with Hendrickson Aero Bright end caps for style, durability and reduced weight.
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10 Steps To Keep Your Cool By Tom Kelley - 05/01/2008
With images of snow and ice all too fresh in our memory, it might be easy to forget that summer's blistering heat lies just ahead. While much attention is given to ...
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Stellar Industries Acquires K-PAC Staff - 05/01/2008
Stellar Industries Inc., an Iowa-based, employee-owned worldwide producer of hook hoists, truck cranes and service truck accessories has announced its agreement to acquire K-PAC Solid Waste Handling Equipment Division of Krause Corporation. The sale will consist of the entire product offering under the K-PAC name, which includes tarpers, hooklifts, cable roll-offs, container handlers and compac...
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