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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 22, 2021

Prevent Truck Cab Corrosion: Keep De-Icing Compounds at Bay

Truck cab corrosion of the penetrating kind is almost a thing of the past, but de-icing chemicals can lodge in obscure places and cause structural damage year-round.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 18, 2021

Why You Should Pay Attention to your Fleet Graphics

The graphics adorning fleet vehicles serve many purposes. Let’s see how some trucking companies make the most of how their trucks and trailers look.

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ProductsJune 14, 2019

PPG Pours a New Paint System for Trucks

PPG is rolling out is new Delfleet One paint system for commercial vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The Pittsburgh-based paint and coatings provider said the system is comprised of next-generation coatings that provide ease of use and color-matching as well as low VOC emissions.

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Newsby Tom BergApril 25, 2019

KW Expanding Chillicothe Plant with Large Paint Shop

Continuing high demand for Class 8 trucks prompted Kenworth to begin an expansion of its assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, and executives on April 24 wielded celebratory shovels to toss some symbolic dirt.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 17, 2019

Beer Hauler's New Graphics System is Flexible, Fast and Flashy

A new quick-install graphics package has a California beer hauler looking sharp with minimal fuss.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergApril 21, 2016

Why Black's Popular for Heavy-Haul Trailers

"You spray one coat of paint over a checkerboard test panel and if you see the checkerboard underneath, you need to spray another coat. With black, it’ll cover in one coat."

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ProductsMarch 29, 2016

Peterbilt Introduces Paint Coating for Shine and Durability

Peterbilt has created a new formulation of its lineup of Axalta coatings used on its heavy-duty truck cabs and sleepers designed to enhance color qualities and durability.

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NewsApril 7, 2015

New Paint Color Developed for Kenworth Trucks

Axalta Coating Systems has developed a new color exclusively for Kenworth. The color is called Aurora and will be available on 2015 model year trucks.

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Videosby StaffDecember 17, 2014

Video: Driver Shows Off Patriotic Volvo Truck

In the latest installment of the Volvo Trucks web series Welcome to My Cab, Tim Baumgartner, owner of Crockett's Interstate Towing, shows off his patriotic Volvo VNL called "The Freedom Flyer." Emblazoned with the American Flag, bald eagles and soldiers, the Vietnam veteran's truck has won several awards and participates in many parades.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockNovember 17, 2014

Attracting New Clients and Drivers through Branding

From the November issue: A new look can go a long way in turning heads while spreading your brand message to people on the road as well as to potential drivers.

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