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Volvo’s innovative I-Shift manual transmission with I-See predictive cruise control make your job as a truck driver easier. It can help any driver from the most experienced to a rookie improve their fuel efficiency while driving. What is I-Shift? I-Shift is the most advanced automated manual transmission on the market. It improves fuel efficiency and…

There are many ways to acquire a new truck. The best option for you depends on what you’re looking for, what your business is capable of and where you want to put your internal resources. For owner-operators or large transportation fleets, you may want to own your vehicles and perform your own maintenance to maximize…

December 17th, 2019 PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment is pleased to announce Kelly Knox as the newest member of its Leadership Team.  Kelly joins the TEC family as the new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will lead all aspects of the Company’s Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and IT functions. With 17 years of progressively-responsible…

California is taking pollution seriously. Though the Truck and Bus regulation first went into effect on December 31, 2014, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will take a more significant step to enforce compliance. Beginning January 1, 2020, vehicles out of compliance will be blocked from registration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. What…

If you’re in charge of a trucking fleet, you’re likely familiar with the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse law taking effect January 6, 2020. You have your account and you’ve been testing your drivers as required under the law. But this change to the regulation means you need to change what you’re doing. As an…

If you’re in the trucking industry, you’ve probably heard about the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse law. You may even know that it comes into effect January 6, 2020. But you may not know what it means for you and your business. Let’s run through the basics of the law. Settle in for some condensed…

The all-new VNR 660 high-roof sleeper expands Volvo’s heavy duty regional-haul application offerings. Volvo announced the brand new model at the NACV show at the end of October. The all new VNR model adds to Volvo’s already impressive lineup of VNR regional haul trucks with an all new high roof sleeper model. The VNR 660…

As the governmental wheels turn, changes to regulations roll out and are hauled back. While some regulations have a small impact, when it comes to trucking, even the smallest change can affect millions of drivers. One rule to be aware of, set to take effect in February 2020, sets national minimum-training standards for entry-level applicants…

Bureaucracy sure runs slowly, but when change happens, you better be ready. Hours of Service changes can have a massive impact on the profitability of your trucking business, whether you’re and owner-operator or a fleet owner. Hours of service is a hot topic in trucking, particularly after the implementation of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation….

PORTLAND, OR  – TEC Equipment announced today that its entry into the San Diego market is official. TEC Equipment San Diego is now open for business at 2735 Cactus Road in San Diego, representing Mack trucks and Wabash trailers. At this location, TEC will sell all-makes parts and will service all-makes commercial trucks and trailers. This…

June 21st, 2019 PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment is proud to support the efforts of Oregon Harbor of Hope to launch their Mobile Assistance Program, in which they will mobilize one shower truck and one laundry truck to dozens of homeless camps and schools across Portland and its surrounding communities. TEC’s contributions include providing two…

May 1st, 2019 PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment announced today that it plans to open its newest dealership in San Diego, CA in the Fall of 2019. TEC is building a new state-of-the-art facility in the Otay Mesa community, in South San Diego – located right off of the 905/Otay Mesa Freeway, 7 minutes from I-5….