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An enhanced GAZ-69. Via Special Kherson Cat The GAZ-69 stands as one of the original Soviet off-road vehicles. The first model of this 3,500-pound, four-wheel-drive truck was produced at the Molotov factory in Moscow in 1952, with the last unit rolling off the line in 1972. Created in the late 1940s
Engine emissions are a critical concern in the heavy-duty trucking sector, particularly with upcoming regulations such as EPA GHG ’27, which mandates an 80% reduction in NOx emissions. Despite potential political changes that could alter compliance timelines, fleets need to start adapting now for th
Monitoring trends in the trucking industry can be akin to observing the stock market—short-term declines might indicate a slowdown, yet long-term trajectories often provide a clearer perspective. This is the observation made by Nick Pittinger, the vice president of data services at Decisiv, based on
A recent report from Fullbay regarding heavy-duty truck repair shops reveals a blend of challenges and hopeful insights as the industry deals with labor shortages, rising costs, and the changing role of artificial intelligence in managing operations. Patrick McKittrick, the CEO of Fullbay, shared th
LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — Experience a one-of-a-kind event with a “western” twist! On April 5, the Lowcountry community will have the opportunity to enjoy the Lowcountry Autism Foundation’s Heavy Equipment Rodeo and Touch a Truck event. All proceeds from this event will support the Lowcountry Autism Fou
Custom Truck One Source (CTOS), which focuses on vehicle rentals and sales as well as construction machinery and cranes, recorded stable total revenue for the fourth quarter, accompanied by a notable rise in equipment rental earnings. The total revenue for Q4 2024 reached $520.7 million, marginally
Decisiv Inc., a company that specializes in Service Relationship Management (SRM) solutions, has formed a partnership with Wabash. The trailer manufacturer intends to implement Decisiv’s service management technology to foster dealer expansion and improve trailer service management. This announcemen
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — DJ’s Equipment Stolen in Minutes Thousands of dollars’ worth of gear were taken in mere minutes from a DJ’s vehicle. Carlos Morales, who performs as DJ Ax, expressed his devastation over losing both his treasured items and his source of income. “It was a significant amount
Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled upgrades to its digital fleet management system, Volvo Connect. The manufacturer also introduced enhancements for remote programming applicable to the latest Volvo VNL and Volvo VNR models, in addition to existing products. By proactively sending software upda
