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The article reports on the Shell Rotella Superrigs contest of Shell Australia Ltd. held at the Oak Grove Petro truckstop in Kansas City, Missouri. The contest features 77 trucks depicting the dedication and pride of truckers in their machines. Only 12 trucks will be chosen for the 2010 Superrigs Calendar that competes in three categories of Tractor, Tractor-trailer and classic. The two of the Best of Show runners-up will get cash prizes and the top awardee will have a cheque for 10,000 dollars.

Information about the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky is presented. The event featured Western Star and trailers designed to haul electric-power producing windmills. During the show, Navistar International Corp. also demonstrated a whole lot of wind blowing about the merits of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and the alleged difficulties of selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

The article presents the author's insights on the Arctic Drive program in Alaska and on Volvo's high technology service initiative. The author says that the program demonstrates the new developments on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and buses such as diesel-powered coolant heater suitable during coldest conditions. He states that Remote Diagnostics' system of Volvo uses telematics to speed up the repair process and service for customers.

The article offers the author's insights on the highlights at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. It mentions Freightliner's "Revolution" concept truck and the "Mean Green Machine," a hybrid truck running on diesel and electric power from the joint efforts of Boije Ovebrink and Volvo AB. The author relates the performance of the "Mean Green" truck following its test drive.

The article offers information on the 2011 Mid-America truck show in Louisville, Kentucky. The author reveals several trucks at the show including Navistar International Corp.'s ProStar+ highway tractor and the startling design of the premium LoneStar model. He depicts the advances in the trucking industry including the manufacturing processes modified by Great Dane Trailers Inc. to substitute plastic components in non-stress areas.

Information about the annual American Trucking Associations Inc. Management Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix, Arizona is presented. The event was about moving freight and data. Some products on display were Leydon Composites skirt, the Advanced Trailer Dynamic (ATD) Trailer Tail, and an under-trailer device from SmartTruck. A couple of panels at the event has emphasized the implications of economy mandates on end users.

The article offers information on the commercial launch of eStar plug-in electric van in Portland, Oregon developed by Navistar Inc. It says that eStar's true heritage is visible from its chassis and badging components with an extra battery power and costs more than 100, 000 dollars. It mentions the Reliability Growth project led by Al Pearson which determines and fixed triggering faults of trucks. Also discussed is the safetydirect driver management smart tracker system created by Iteris Inc.

The article focuses on the methods of enhancing both fuel efficiency and environmental compliance of the trucking industry in the U.S. According to the author, the easing global financial crisis shows a sign of optimism among American fleet operators and indicates that electronics technology will deliver welcome benefits. He cites the retrofit program that comes from Eaton Corp. and features the hydraulic launch system (HLA) that started to make inroads in the household refuse industry.

The article reports on the increasing business of yard trucks around ports in the era of environmental conservation and green marketing. It indicates that the rising demands of environmental conservation and protections from major port authorities played a major role in promoting cleaner and greener yard trucks. However, it reveals that the cost of fuels in yard trucks is higher compared to diesel alternatives.

Information about several topics discussed at several meetings held in the U.S. in 2009 including the Arizona Trucking Association's (ATA) annual meeting held at Arizona, the Independent Contractor meeting and the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting of the American Trucking Association.

The article focuses on the move made by Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) to change the brand name of Detroit Diesel to Detroit. It states that the move will see Daimler Powertrain comprehensive line of products offered under Detroit brand including medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle axles to be marketed by DTNA. It mentions that Detroit's commitment to alternative fuels is the reason for the name change. Information on the Virtual Technician system is also cited.

The article offers brief information on Caterpillar CT660 truck and CX31 automatic transmission from Caterpillar, Inc. INSET: VOLVO TO DEVELOP SUPERTRUCK.