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International Truck Inks Deal with Big Ten Conference
Navistar International has announced an integrated marketing partnership that will name its International brand as the official equipment truck of the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network for the 2016 and 2017 football seasons.
“Just like the Big Ten Conference, the roots of International Truck are based in the Midwest,” said Mark Johnson, Navistar vice president, marketing. “Both brands share many similar values, including a strong work ethic and legendary toughness. We are honored to be supporting the Big Ten Conference.”
As part of the deal with the Big Ten Network and conference rights partner Learfield's Big Ten Sports Properties, the International DuraStar will be the featured equipment truck on the inaugural BTN Tailgate show on Big Ten Network this fall. The truck will be featured in live shows at regular season conference matchups as well as at the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game in Indianapolis. Additionally, International Truck will receive a media schedule throughout the season across Big Ten Sports Properties and BTN platforms.
The featured DuraStar will make its debut on September 24 at Michigan State University in the conference game against Wisconsin. Navistar said the truck will be configured to suit the typical pickup-and- delivery customer, including a Cummins ISB6.7 engine paired with an Eaton Procision transmission.
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FMCSA Issues ELD Rule Guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 2 issued these “two important notes” on the final rule it has issued on electronic logging devices (ELDs) that emphasize the initial compliance date is less than 16 months away:
“Carriers and drivers subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) who are using paper logs or logging software, must transition to ELDs by DECEMBER 17, 2017. [Carriers and drivers using automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) before December 18, 2017, may continue using AOBRDs through December 16, 2019.] “Prior to purchasing an ELD, carriers and drivers should confirm that the device is CERTIFIED and REGISTERED with FMCSA and listed at this website: https://3pdp.fmcsa.dot.gov/ELD/ELDList.aspx. Devices not vendor-certified by manufacturers and registered with FMCSA may not be compliant with the FMCSRs.”The agency also noted that it has posted “complete information” on the ELD final rule on a dedicated web page.
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Heil Trailer Expands Stainless Steel Product Line
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">Heil Trailer International has expanded its line of stainless steel products for the 2017 model year in a variety of styles, sizes and applications.
Available from 1,000 to 12,000 gallons, one to eight axles and from one to six compartments the stainless steel line of trailers is built to suit many different needs.
Heil re-entered the stainless steel market in 2013 and has focused on reducing the tare weight of its trailer to improve operational efficiency. The trailers are manufactured at Heil's facility in Juarez, Mexico.
“We listened to our customers and engineered lighter-weight trailers to increase their efficiency without changing the durability and quality they've come to expect from Heil Trailer,” said Ryan Rockafellow, Heil Trailer, vice president of sales and marketing. “With our expanded 2017 product lineup, we can deliver specific solutions to our customers now more than ever.”
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