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Public invited to test drive rugged construction-specific models and compete for NASCAR VIP package Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., announced that it will host its third annual "Serious Trucks Challenge" at World of Concrete 2013 in Las Vegas. The Serious Trucks Challenge will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 [...]

Freightliner Trucks showcases its first 114SD concrete mixer with compressed natural gas (CNG) technology at the 2013 World of Concrete. The 114SD CNG concrete mixer will be on display among a diverse complement of severe duty mixer chassis at the Freightliner Trucks booth (#C6527). The 114SD CNG concrete mixer is equipped with the Cummins Westport [...]

W.K. Dahms Mfg. Ltd. has successfully launched a new generation of remote controls for Stone Slinger truck conveyors that can dramatically reduce the time to unload and place aggregate loads with precision. The new Stone Slinger Creep Drive system provides operators with a remote control feature that not only controls the speed and direction of [...]

  NTEA Renews J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers' MVP Status Somerset, PA (April 19, 2012): The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is pleased to confirm that J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers' renewal for qualified member status through the Member Verification Program has been approved. As such, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers will be recognized as [...]