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Tata Motors launches the Prima 3138.K 8X4 tipper equipped with an Allison 4430R transmission
Tata Motors, India’s market leader in commercial vehicles, the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer and third largest bus manufacturer, has launched the new TATA Prima 3138.K 8X4 tipper equipped with an Allison 4430R transmission at EXCON 2011 in Bengaluru. Tata’s Prima 3138.K is a four-axle, 31-tonne GVW tipper with an Allison 4430R automatic transmission. Powered by Cummins ISLe (CRDi) engine, the tipper has a maximum of 370HP and featu... [more]
Multi-Pump allows precise tracking of every fluid for each individual vehicle and equipment unit in the fleet
OEM Data Delivery's Multi-Pump allows management to precisely track and document the usage of every fluid, including fuel, engine oil, transmission fluid, and hydraulic fluid, for each individual vehicle and equipment unit in the fleet. Multi-Pump is a wireless, paperless, "hands-free" technology that IDs each vehicle, its location, and the fluids dispensed to it. It has a GPS antenna, and a radio antenna. GPS coordinates are stamped into t... [more]
SSE switches to a fleet of environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz vans
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has switched to a fleet of nearly 400 environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz vans. The energy producer's new Sprinters are powered by low emission 129hp Euro 5 engines and equipped with optional BlueEfficiency packages which make them even ‘greener’ and more economical than the standard model. BlueEFFICIENCY combines a raft of measures aimed at saving fuel and cutting exhaust emissions. These include ECO-Star... [more]
Kier Street Services selects fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks
Kier Street Services has headquarters in Basingstoke and provides a range of environmental services to a fast-growing portfolio of clients that includes local authorities, government agencies and private industry. Kier Street Services has begun work on the first of two jointly procured contracts in Norfolk together worth £68 million over eight years. Norfolk residents are now benefiting from improved waste and recycling, street cleansing and ... [more]
Construction companies urged to address their fuel inefficiency
Exceeding speed limits, driving in the wrong gear, and braking too hard can increase fuel consumption by 40 percent, which, with the cost diesel reaching 139.42 pence per litre can be extremely costly for companies with large vehicle fleets. According to The Fuelcard Company, construction companies facing spiralling fuel prices and shrinking budgets could be wasting thousands of pounds on fuel inefficiency caused by bad driving. With furthe... [more]
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Proposed legislation seeks bigger trucks on highways
Some say bigger trucks would increase productivity, but others worry about safety and road maintenance. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- A proposed transportation bill in Congress would allow bigger trucks on U.S. highways. Some say it would increase productivity. A higher weight limit for trucks was first proposed, but has been postponed, at least for now. Longer trucks are still a possibility. Many have ...
House Panel Votes to Delay Expansion of 97,000-Pound Trucks
A House panel voted to stop a measure written by its own chairman to allow 97,000-pound trucks on U.S. interstate highways and expand use of double- and triple- trailers in states that now allow them.
Recalls for bicycle trailers, Mini Cooper models
Recalls for bicycle trailers, Mini Cooper models GOOD HOUSEKEEPING REPORTS Published Feb 8, 2012 11:24AM MDT The following products and vehicles were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unless otherwise indicated, discontinue use of the products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more ...
Debate over size of semi-trucks raises issues of safety, productivity, highway maintenance
Congress is considering whether to allow longer rigs. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A transportation bill in Congress would allow bigger trucks on U.S. highways. Some say it's all about progress but others are concerned about safety.
Food trucks to cater to Royal Oak’s dinner crowd
ROYAL OAK – A convoy of food trucks will roll into the Royal Oak Farmers Market today to give diners a taste of what is missing downtown: mobile meals from specialty menus.
Horse Council event: Trucks, trailers, and the law
MONTGOMERY The Orange County Horse Council is sponsoring an informational event for anyone with a truck and trailer who wants to stay on the right side of the law.
Chapel Hill sets rules set food trucks
Food trucks are now welcome in Chapel Hill, provided vendors follow the town's new rules.
Bigger trucks may be just down the road
Hearing from lobbyists for various causes is nothing new for members of Congress. Next week, two groups are expected to vie for their attention regarding the Highway Transportation Bill and provisions in it that would allow tractor trailers to get even bigger. While the truck lobby says bigger trucks will mean more efficiency, highway safety officials say it could increase danger on the road ...
NextTruck Announces Participation in 2012 Trade Shows
CROSSVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NextTruck, the nation's premier source for semi-trucks and trailers for sale, has released the list of 2012 industry trade shows and events in which it will ...
Dangerous House Bill Will Allow Overweight, Oversized Trucks on Highways
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of labor, law enforcement, local government, AAA, safety groups, and families of truck crash victims today joined U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) ...
