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NewsJune 5, 2014

Consumers Buying 'Clean Diesels' for Fuel Economy, Long Range, Diesel Forum Says

Pickups still account for the majority of diesel vehicles, but cars and other passenger vehicles are increasingly powered by the compression-ignition engines.

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NewsJune 4, 2014

Used Truck Pricing Slips Slightly in April

Black Book reports modest declines in all medium and heavy duty used truck segments, consistent with good demand and typical depreciation rates.

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NewsJune 3, 2014

Peterbilt adds Ultrashift Plus, ISX12 G to Natural Gas Lineup

The Eaton UltraShift Plus is available in the 13-speed MHP and 10-speed LAS series and the 11.9-liter Cummins Westport ISX12 G is available up to 400 horsepower and 1,450 lb.-ft. of torque.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 3, 2014

Volvo VNX Heavy Haul Tractor

Introduced last year, Volvo’s VNX heavy haul tractor combines the frame and high stance of the vocational VHD with the highway comfort of the VNL. The cab is outfitted like a VN, so drivers are well housed for runs longer than what the VHD might be dispatched on. The VNX is rated at up to 200,000 pounds GCW, but the one recently driven by Senior Editor Tom Berg was capped at 125,000 because of its transmission, the I-Shift automated mechanical, with which application engineers are being careful in approving. The full road test article will appear in the June issue of Heavy Duty Trucking and will be posted on TruckingInfo.com shortly after.

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NewsMay 30, 2014

Navistar Financial Obtains Additional Funding

Navistar Financial Corp. has completed an agreement for $100 million of additional funding in what it calls a “trade receivables securitization program.”

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NewsMay 29, 2014

Redwine’s Garage Named HDA Truck Pride Truck Service Expert of the Year

During the HDATP Annual Meeting Jim Redwine, owner of Redwine’s Garage and Parts Sale, was presented with the 2013 HDA Truck Pride Truck Service Expert of the Year Award.

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NewsMay 29, 2014

Bridgestone Commercial Learning Center Expands Course Options

BCS has expanded the dealer network training programs in its Learning Center to better accommodate students and today's varying learning styles.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

Con-way Truckload Purchases 550 New Trucks, Most Automated

Con-way Truckload has purchased 550 new Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner and Navistar tractors, most of which will be equipped with automated transmissions and all with 6x4 axles.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

Bergstrom Names Joe Kirby General Manager of Aftermarket Sales

As a result of continued growth, Bergstrom, a designer and and supplier of climate systems to the commercial vehicle industry, has promoted Joe Kirby to general manager of aftermarket sales.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

BestPass Expands Management Team

BestPass, providers of bulk purchasing and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, had made two additions to its management team.

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