Trucks For Sale - A Booming Industry

• June
• 25

The trucking industry in the United States is booming more than ever. Even with the current rise in gas and oil prices, trucks must still run bringing products to stores and consumers. Without the trucking industry we would simply be reverted to the days of horse and buggies, growing our own food and living without many of the necessities that we have today. With that being said, it is important to realize that in order for truckers or trucking companies to haul the things that we need, they must first know where to locate trucks for sale.

You can find many trucks, from light to heavy duty haulers, virtually anywhere that you look. One of the best places to begin your search is on the internet. There are a wide variety of places where you can find information about specific truck models, such as a manufacturer’s website or a site that offers listings of used and new trucks for sale. Knowing where to begin your search is half the battle.

Once you have located a site that offers new and used trucks for sale, you simply need to keep in mind what budget you have for purchasing your truck and any other specifics that you have in mind, such as brand or luxury level. There are many semi trucks today that offer comfort capabilities that are very similar to what you experience at home. From extra large sleeping areas to room for a refrigerator, microwave, television and even a computer, you can put virtually anything in your truck and haul it with you on the road. Once you have determined how much you can afford to pay and any luxuries that you want, you will be ready to really start searching for your perfect truck.

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Federal appeals court backs Toledo truck firm

• June
• 21

The owner of Toledo Mack Sales & Service, which sued Mack Trucks Inc. for trying to unfairly take over its business, will get its chance to argue its anti-trust claim in U.S. District Court in Toledo.

A federal court of appeals ruled in favor of the Toledo firm yesterday, saying the firm had sufficient evidence for a jury to find that Mack dealers may have entered into an unlawful conspiracy to fix prices that hurt Toledo Mack, a franchisee.

A federal district court had ruled against the local firm.Toledo Mack sued in 2002, accusing Mack Trucks, of Allentown, Pa., of costing it more than $1 million by selling to potential customers and competitors for less and on better terms.

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Court revives antitrust lawsuit against Mack Trucks

• June
• 20

A federal court of appeals has reinstated an Ohio dealership’s allegation that Mack Trucks violated antitrust laws by limiting competition among its dealers.

In 2006, a federal district court judge threw out Toledo Mack Sales and Service claim that Mack Trucks tried to block it from selling outside its immediate territory.

On Tuesday, a three-judge panel at the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that Toledo Mack had presented enough evidence that the Sherman Anti-Trust claim should have gone to jury.

“It was a very favorable opinion,” said Wayne Mack, an attorney for Toledo Mack. “They have affirmed everything we were saying that there was evidence that Mack Trucks had conspired with dealers to limit competition.”

A court date for the anti-trust claim has not been set.

Toledo Mack, a trucking dealership since 1982, filed a complaint in 2002, claiming that Mack sold trucks and parts at lower prices directly to potential customers of Toledo Mack and other dealerships, according to court documents.

Mack admitted it might have sold trucks and parts to some franchises and customers at lower prices than it sold similar items to Toledo Mack. But it said the sales were not part of an organized program to discriminate against the dealership, and the other distributors were not direct competitors of Toledo Mack, according to court documents.

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Increased Fuel Efficiency For Volvo Trucks

• June
• 11

With the prices of fuel steadily rising, car owners are looking for ways to ease the pressure on their wallets. An answer provided by car manufactures, most notably Toyota and Honda, are hybrid vehicles which use an electric motor to drive their car along with whatever engine they are equipped with. These cars have been making great progress in terms of sales, focusing on the budget-conscious public. Fuel economy is significantly increased while still delivering great performance. Cars such as the Toyota Prius, which is the first mass produced hybrid automobile, are also environment friendly due to its lower emission levels.

Not only individuals are looking for ways to decrease their fuel consumption but also large companies which need trucks to transport their goods. On of these is Wal-Mart which recently announced that they are making a research on the possible use of hybrid technology in their truck fleet. Companies can increase their profits significantly if they can cut down their fuel consumption considerably. This is especially true for companies with a large fleet of trucks or buses. The answer, of course, is a hybrid truck that will use an electric motor to help its diesel engine - and that is just what Volvo has developed recently.

Joining forces with the US Air Force, Volvo has developed a hybrid truck technology using their I-SAM or the Integrated Starter Alternator Motor technology. The technology uses the starter alternator which doubles as an electric motor that will help a truck’s diesel engine drive the car thus increasing fuel economy as much as 35 per cent. The fuel efficiency is, of course, just like that of hybrid cars. It actually depends on the application and the driving conditions. But nonetheless, the hybrid truck has reduced fuel consumption compared to natural diesel engine-only trucks. The Volvo Group will start production of four of these hybrid-powered trucks this year for the US Air Force.

The actual mass production of the said trucks for civilian use will follow after field testing to assess their real capability under varying road and weather conditions. Scheduled for 2008 through 2009, the company aims to produce 300,000 units for the waiting market. Much anticipation can be expected from potential buyers for the release of the technology which will greatly help in the protection of the environment. Not only will these trucks have lower emissions than the natural trucks but their fuel efficiency will take lesser toll on the decreasing fossil fuel reserves available.

The technology employed by Volvo’s heavy-duty hybrid trucks, which is the use of the alternator as an electric motor, is currently employed by the Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid car. With this technology, the alternator/electric motor takes over the operation of the car during idling and other circumstances where less power is needed. This not only decreases the fuel consumption but also adds power to the truck. Volvo’s hybrid truck’s electric motor can give out a maximum of 160 horsepower and works through an electronic box, an energy storage box, and a powertrain control unit.

The truck will also have high performance parts on all its systems from steering to suspension, with high quality Volvo shocks, down to the exhaust system which will further decrease the emission from the truck’s engine. The comfort of the driver will also be given attention aside from the safety features that Volvo is known for.

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Volvo and Mack issue new service tool

• June
• 9

Sister OEMs Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks Inc. are rolling out a new service tool for their customers

Both companies are using a new process called MVASIST, which is designed to provide customers with faster, more accurate service estimates and write-ups when trucks need service. It’s an Internet application, according to Dave Albert, Mack customer satisfaction marketing manager, that simplifies the first step of the service process by providing the service writer with integrated fleet and manufacturer information.

“Our customers told us they wanted a more precise estimate of charges up front and they want the estimate to match the invoice at the end of the repair,” Albert explained. “MVASIST directly addresses these two common requests by providing dealership service personnel with an intelligent, integrated write-up process that pulls vehicle specific parts and service information so service personnel can more accurately estimate the costs and the labor needed to complete the job.”

Developed by Decisiv, Inc., MVASIST is available in two configurations for use by dealers. MVASIST/Fleet is designed for customer fleets and incorporates fleet-specific operations, inspections and contact information, while MVASIST/Pro expands on MVASIST/Fleet capabilities to provide estimating capabilities for any truck.

“In our business, knowing accurate equipment and maintenance costs is absolutely essential for making good decisions,” said John Rauschl, manager of fleet accounts for trucking company Kenan Advantage Group, a pilot customer for the MVASIST program.

“This is something our customers have asked for – the knowledge that their service estimate will be written quickly, accurately and completely, and that the final invoice matches the estimate,” added Bill Dawson, Volvo senior vp-customer satisfaction. “Using MVASIST, Volvo can take the comprehensive information we have about each truck and put it at the service writer’s fingertips in an extremely useful, integrated way.”

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Mack plugs in to new service technology

• May
• 30

Mack Trucks has introduced a new process called MVASIST to provide customers with faster, more accurate service estimates and write-ups when their trucks need service.

MVASIST is an internet application that simplifies the first step of the service process by providing the service writer with integrated fleet and manufacturer information.

MVASIST is fully integrated into Mack systems to give service writers at dealerships instant access to parts information, service bulletins and MVPreferred customer specific parts pricing. This information is based on the individual vehicle identification number (VIN) and a customized fleet profile.

The program creates a comprehensive and accurate estimate, including related service operations, parts, labor, shop supplies, waste disposal fees and taxes. It also incorporates pricing for fleets that participate in Mack’s MVPreferred parts program. In addition, the estimate and service information is available online for fleet managers to review and approve.

“Our customers told us they wanted a more precise estimate of charges upfront and they want the estimate to match the invoice at the end of the repair,” said Dave Albert, Mack customer satisfaction marketing manager. “MVASIST directly addresses these two common requests by providing dealership service personnel with an intelligent, integrated write-up process that pulls vehicle specific parts and service information so service personnel can more accurately estimate the costs and the labor needed to complete the job.”

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GE takes giant hybrid dump truck for a ride

• May
• 19

General Electric said that it has tested a hybrid version of a haul truck, the kind of giant Dump truck that’s used at a mine or to haul away mountains of dirt.

The system works just like a Toyota Prius, more or less. The engine feeds electricity to a battery that runs the drivetrain. During braking, the spinning wheels act as a generator for the battery.

The batteries in the hybrid off-highway truck is the same sodium-based battery used in GE’s locomotives, according to the GE Research blog.

The hybrid haul truck wasn’t just announced in honor of Earth Day.

Rising fuel prices are pushing truck manufacturers to adopt more efficient and clean technologies.

Volvo is developing a range of Mack trucks with the goal of making them carbon neutral. A hybrid Mack dump truck can save between 25 percent and 30 percent on fuel costs.

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MACK PINNACLE RAWHIDE

• May
• 19

The Pinnacle Rawhide Edition from Mack Trucks offers a flashy exterior with a luxurious interior. Introduced at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show, it’s available in three cab configurations: 60- and 70-in. midrise sleepers, plus daycab. The truck’s axle-forward position maximizes payload.

Exterior features include a big Texas-style chrome bumper, stainless steel cab and sleeper skirts, forward-mounted dual seven-inch bullhorn exhaust stacks, a 13-in. stainless steel exterior sun visor, four chrome air horns, stainless steel hood latches, as well as stylized chrome heated and lighted mirrors.

On the inside there’s button-tuck ‘Ultraleather’ and two-tone embroidered seats, with a dash housing Mack’s Co-Pilot driver display. The dash panel is brushed nickel, and the leather-grip steering wheel includes chromed spokes. The two-toned pattern in the seats is continued in the sleeper, this time in button tuck. The cabinets have accent strips to match the dash, and the cab headliner has four-point lighting, serving both driver and passenger.

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Used Cars | trucks | boats | atv | Motorhomes - Under One Roof

• May
• 15

Welcome to Automobilecontacts.com where you will find cars, trucks, boats, ATVs, Motorhomes etc. We are an online resource where you would find unique collection of vehicles required by you whether for personal or business use. We are massive online resources dealing in sale and purchase of vehicles which are used by you for your daily requirements. To make it short and sweet, we are a common platform where buyers and sellers across the world meet online on our site and exchange business deals. Whether you want to buy the latest car to gift your daughter on graduation or you require a truck for your business we have everything available here with us just under one roof.

Get the best deals in market and earn good business contacts. We encourage our members in every way possible and try to expose their vehicles to as many buyers as possible through our online network. If you were ever looking to buy a car but dint get specific to your choice do not worry, we are here to fulfill your requirements. Just type in the car model and more choices would include color, features, accessories if you want to specify in the customized search options and you see whole bunch of pages giving you details about the car. you can even sell your car to buyers across the continent and get involved in constant business with them and continue to do business for decades together.

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Mack Truck in the Construction Segment

• May
• 14

A subsidiary of AB Volvo in the truck department is the world renowned Mack Trucks Incorporated and it sits on top of the construction trucks market in the United States. The brand is known for producing high quality trucks which are very dependable and is centered in productivity and driver comfort. And the brand is expanding its lineup of such great trucks in the shape of the TerraPro Cabover which will be launched at the opening of the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The new truck carries with it the traits which its forerunners carry too, these being the optimum performance of the trucks and its ability to perform its intended purpose efficiently. The truck’s design has been done with the driver’s comfort in mind. This is a characteristic in the design common to all vehicles produced by brands affiliated with the AB Volvo company. Aside from designing ergonomic and comfortable seats for the driver, the interior is spacious for more legroom and headspace and a bigger breathing room for the operator. It also boasts of a very effective climate-control system that has the capacity to further increase the comfort level for anyone on board the truck. The instrument and control panels are designed to be easily accessible for convenience thus making the performance of the truck’s task much easier. Effort is also exerted to reduce noise and vibration produced while the truck is performing its task.

The truck’s powerplant is a massive 11-liter MP7 engine which can attain a maximum of 405 horsepower. The awe-inspiring engine is approved in accordance with the EPA 07 emissions standard, thanks to its high quality exhaust parts which works well just like the Volvo muffler and catalytic converter. An alternative engine is an even bigger 13-liter MP8 engine also clearing the emission standard while producing up to 485 horsepower. That is enough oomph to power the TerraPro Cabover to do whatever task it is given to perform with great efficiency. The production of these workhorses will be surely welcomed especially by the drivers who will be raring to jump into its seat and get the truck working.

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