ATRI or American Transportation Research Institute recently compiled one list of most dangerous places for the truck roll overs in US. Researcher investigated above 50,000 records of crash over 9 yr period for this report, which was released today as 1st phase of 3-part initiative of research. This database covers about 31 states, giving important info to the industry of trucking & officials of transportation. Steve Niswander, who is vice-president of the safety policy & regulatory relations for the Groendyke Transport says that this research is really important to trucking industry, because it informs the drivers of locations that are potentially dangerous, but it should jump start dialogue between government & industry for working together for improving safety at all of these [...]
Cliff Beckham, CEO and President, made a statement concerning the financial & operating results for quarter which ended on March 31st, 2012. He says that the results were pretty mixed in first quarter. Since the last August, they are concentrating for driving the sequential improvement for metrics of key performance as 1st step for building acceptable, sustained performance of finance. For 1st quarter, a lot of the improved, while the SCS & Intermodal segments too progressed. The over all financial performance was approximately same as 3rd and 4th quarters in 2011. Improvements for certain metrics of operation got off set by increase in the unmanned tractors & higher prices of fuel. The are pretty pleased with strong performance for SCS segment; it posted growth for operating income [...]
Ram unveiled their 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star truck on Wednesday. The all new 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star entered the market with a price tag of $38,935, but currently this truck is aimed only at customers in Texas. The priced tag of $38,935 for 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star includes destination charge of $995. The all new 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star is the 10th centennial model of the truck and hence has been given some special touches in the form of a new full-size “Lone Star” badging, along with blue, white and red Texas position symbol given on the tailgate as well as on the front doors. The cabin here has been given leather seats that are Katzkin perforated along with Lone Star cryptograms. The floor mat for the truck has also given Lone Star name. The 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star model also [...]
More natural gas-powered automobiles will be hitting market soon, as the prices of rising gasoline, booming production of natural gas & proposed credits of tax make them better option. However, they are long way from getting common sight for driveways of U.S. Chrysler will be selling Heavy Duty Ram 2500 pick up which runs on CNG compressed natural gas from July. This truck comes with both gasoline tank & natural gas tank of storage, and the engine seamlessly shifts between 2 sources of power. This truck will run for about 255 miles (or 410 kms) with natural gas & 367 miles (or 590 kms) on gasoline. Chrysler will be having competition. In this year, GMC or General Motors Co. will be selling natural-gas models of 2 pickups – Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 2500 HD. GM [...]
It looks like the custom 4×4 show trucks & people who make them ‘more’ are always better. It does not matter what the matter is – lift, wheels, silly graphics, length – the more – the better. If there was an automobile for illustrating this, then it would be 6×6 1993 Ford F350 that is listed currently on Ebay. Why should you have 4 wheel drive when get a 6 wheel drive? It is amusing but this is what the truck has, courtesy of the 2 cases of transfer, second rear axle of these trucks are functional and you get to drive the truck in 2, 4, or 6 wheel drives. If double car long bed pick up truck having 42 inches of tires weren’t tall or big enough for your requirements, then this automobile is the right one for you. Courtesy of suspension of air ride, [...]
Adam Davy, former branch manager which led to Arrow Truck Sales’ Toronto branch at number one division for North America is now opening a dealership of his ow – Davy Truck Sales. According to Davy, you get a pleasant experience of buying trucks for operators/owner and fleets. He said, he understands that purchasing of truck is some times necessary, but un pleasant experience. Their goal is to give the customers honest, enjoyable experience of buying which gives them with quality, practical products for helping them grow the business. This company will be backing the used trucks along with extended and limited warranties which are good all throughout Northern America, according to Davy. He said his company will be taking advantage of the existing relationships along with truck dealer [...]
What is new in the 2012 model In the 2012 model, this Chevrolet Express Cargo van is largely unchanged. Intro It was not really along ago that the business people who were looking for no-nonsense solid work truck had got conventional vans like 2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo with out thinking twice about it. This decision isn’t slam-dunk now but there are a lot of newer entries which have overhauled the older standbys. For being sure, that full-sized Express Cargo van has all same qualities which made it great choice for everybody from the plumbers to the florists for over ten years. Good construction, great capacity of towing, option of the different engines & driver-side available side doors have made this vehicle that is ready and it can put in hard work of a day. Real problem of [...]
What is new in the 2012 model Ford F-150 comes with some minor changes for the 2012 model. Fuel tank of 36 gallons is standard for all 4-wheel-drive F-150s along with V6 turbo charged engine. The other upgrades for drive train include new 2 speed automatic transfer case for the upper trim levels & electronic locking rear axle which replaces option of limited-slip for a lot of models. Also the all 4WD trucks come with now neutral tow capabilities now and this means that the customers can now flat-tow this F-150 behind motor homes. Also Sync system has more capabilities (AppLink) for smart phones. Intro Ford F-Series pick up is the best-selling automobile in U.S. for a long time courtesy of the wide models selection, impressive capabilities and features that are not always found in rival [...]
Ford F-Series is the best selling automobile in North America for a lot of years. Also, it has been a very important part of the ROUSH performance’s product line up. Ford recently launched 4 new engines for 2011+ F-150 and ROUSH has included more hp along with throaty tunes for enhancing all 4 new F-150 power trains. Amongst new engines are the 2 new V-8′s. ROUSH here has made new ROUSHcharger systems of super charger for both 5.0L and 6.2L V-8 power trains. Both 5.0L and 6.2L systems of super charger will offered as non calibrated TUNER kit & calibrated ROUSH kit. All the systems will be having ROUSH 2.3L TVS R2300 super charger having new TVS Technology from Eaton. New Twin Vortices Series has 4-lobe rotors having high flow in let and out let ports that greatly improve thermal [...]
Joy of expansive landscapes, open road and love for the outdoor activities made the big pickup trucks an icon in the auto scene in America. The prices of fuel are spiraling and there is also increased consciousness about the environment. Parking is also getting premium in the congested cities and hence smart has reinvented pick up in an all new package which is quite surprising. Smart brand has held American International Auto Show at Cobo Center of Detroit. Dr. Annette Winkler, the CEO at smart says that people love such small pickups and they want it to be small on the outside, big on the inside and very comfortable to ride. Petrol station isn’t needed with smart for-us. The world of automotives is turned upside down due by smart for-us and it has challenged the ideas about what the urban [...]
