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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS WORLDWIDE
* UK - MAN unveils trucks for distribution and haulageLondon,UK -Logistics Manager -27 Sept 2007: -- MAN has launched new ranges of trucks for distribution and long distance haulage. It has invested 100 million euros in the new trucks, designated TGS for distribution and TGX for long distance haulage. The models are equipped with D20 and D26 EGR common rail engines at ratings of 320 to 480hp... The trucks feature a lightweight design, including lightweight front axle suspension for the TGX. This contributes to an overall payload reduction of up to 120kg. Three cab options are available for both models..
* USA - Donaldson awarded Freightliner Masters of Quality Award
USA -eTrucker -27 Sept 2007: -- Donaldson Co. received the Masters of Quality Award from Freightliner LLC... The award recognizes three Donaldson manufacturing facilities in the areas of accounting, marketing, purchasing, engineering and quality control. Freightliner has presented this award to the top two percent of its more than 1,800 supply base for the last 20 years. The Masters of Quality Award is the highest recognition that Freightliner gives to its suppliers, representing the best of the best among suppliers providing parts and components to Freightliner businesses...
* India - Piaggio zips ahead on four wheelsNew Delhi,India -Daily News & Analysis (Mumbai,India), by Sindhu Bhattacharya -September 27, 2007: -- With the launch of a sub one-tonne truck and plans to establish a greenfield diesel engine facility, Piaggio Vehicles has kick-started its transformation from a three-wheeler maker to a complete light transportation vehicle (LTV) company... Piaggio, which set up shop independently in the country eight years ago, has also expanded its three-wheeler range by adding CNG cargo variant; LPG and CNG passenger variants are also being launched... (Photo: Piaggio 4 wheeler quadr
* USA - Freightliner considers moving jobs - The truck maker says it is looking into moving a "small fraction" of white-collar jobs out of Portland
Portland,ORE,USA -The Oregonian, by BRENT HUNSBERGER -September 20, 2007: -- Freightliner is considering moving portions of its white-collar work force out of Portland to the eastern United States, the company said Wednesday... The Portland-based commercial truck maker said it is studying moving several corporate functions to "an Eastern location," closer to Freightliner's branded truck manufacturing plants and its customers... It was not immediately clear what division or how many jobs might be affected, or when any move might occur...
* USA - Sterling Ranks Highest for Dealer Service in J.D. Power Study
Irvine,CAL,USA -Trucking Info -27 Sept 2007: -- Sterling Truck Corp. has received the highest overall ranking for Heavy-Duty Truck Dealer Service in the J.D. Power and Associates Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study... Sterling was the highest scoring brand for both the dealer facility and service price factors...
* Venezuela - To Build Plant for Russian Trucks Production Caracas,Venezuela -Russia Info Centre (Moscow,Russia) -19 Sept 2007: -- Venezuela intends to build a joint plant for manufacturing Russian KAMAZ trucks, according to Venezuelan vice-president Jorge Rodriguez... This became known yesterday, September 18, at a press-conference within the framework of Russia-Venezuela business forum...
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