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Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Oklahoma; Two Interstates Hit
May 21, 2013
The huge tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday ran over two interstate highways, killed at least 24 people and caused massive damage in the Oklahoma City suburb, news services reported.
Navistar Hires Bill Kozek to Head Truck and Parts Business
May 21, 2013
Navistar International Corp. said it has appointed Bill Kozek as president of its North America truck and parts business. He succeeds Jack Allen, who was promoted to Navistar's chief operating officer last month.
TruStar shows off portable natural gas fuel system
May 21, 2013
NEW ORLEANS. TruStar Energy is showing its portable fuel system (PFS) this week at the 2013 Waste Expo, being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. read more
Rush Enterprises founder W. Marvin Rush to retire as chairman
May 21, 2013
W. Marvin Rush has announced his retirement from the position of chairman of the board of Rush Enterprises, the company he founded. He will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors and have the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus. Rush founded the company in 1965.It now operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the U.S. The company also announced the appointment of W.M. “Rusty” Rush as the company’s chairman of the board. read more
Mack shows mRide suspension for TerraPro
May 21, 2013
NEW ORLEANS. Mack Trucks officially unveiled its mRide spring suspension for the Mack TerraPro this week at Waste Expo 2013 in New Orleans. The Mack mRide spring suspension, now available with proprietary Mack axles, delivers increased stability and a smoother ride, Mack said. It is a six-rod spring suspension with Mack ductile iron axle housings and Mack C150/151 series axle carriers. read more
New wide-base radial, all-position radial for heavy-duty urban operation
May 21, 2013
NEW ORLEANS. Bridgestone Commercial Solutions is introducing two new tires for heavy-duty urban use this week at Waste Expo in New Orleans. The Greatec M845 wide-base radial and M860A high-scrub all-position radial leverage new technologies to meet high demands of urban environments, the company said. read more
Motorcraft adds online upload functionally to installer/fleet rebate program
May 21, 2013
Motorcraft has added new online upload functionality to customers using its installer/fleet rebate program. The online upload will make the rebate process more efficient and user-friendly, Motorcraft said. Claim forms along with supporting documentation can all be uploaded via an online portal and will speed the rebate process, leading to faster returns for customers. read more
Texting truckers focus of West Virginia ?Phone Down, Just Drive? campaign
May 21, 2013
New Kent County West Virginia deputies — teaming up with Drive SMART Virginia — have launched a new national pilot initiative called “Phone Down, Just Drive” focusing on enforcing the federal regulation that bans truck drivers from using handheld devices behind the wheel. read more
Charleston, WV, intersection a ?nightmare? for truckers
May 21, 2013
Construction on an unfinished portion of U.S. 35 in Putnam County, WV, has created a dangerous intersection that truckers in the area say is causing a nightmare for big rigs trying to negotiate the highway. On May 10, officials had to close the Buffalo Bridge, officially known as W.Va. 869, and a four-mile section of U.S. 35 after a tractor-trailer overturned at the intersection. Within the space of a quarter-mile, drivers come off a hill into a sharp turn at the bridge and just after the span must negotiate an intersection with W.Va. 817. read more
Diesel Rises for Second Week, Up 2.4¢ to $3.89; Gasoline Jumps 7¢ to $3.673
May 21, 2013
Diesel rose for a second consecutive week, rising 2.4 cents to $3.89 a gallon, while gasoline jumped 7 cents to $3.673, the Department of Energy reported.