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Heavy-duty truck drivers know better than most the toll driving can take on their bodies. Even in the best conditions, keeping a fully loaded, heavy-duty truck in line takes effort. Mack Command Steer makes that job easier. Now available on the Mack Granite, controlling a heavy-duty construction truck through the uneven terrain of a jobsite…

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, FMCSA has issued an emergency declaration providing “targeted, limited relief” from Hours of Service. This means that drivers are relieved from Hours of Service requirements when transporting the following categories of supplies: Medical supplies and equipment related to testing, diagnosis and treatment Supplies and equipment necessary for community safety,…

February 24th, 2020 PORTLAND, OR – TEC Equipment announced today that its newest full-service, heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership is now open in Dixon, California. Located at 8555 Pedrick Rd, the new Dixon store is easy to find and provides convenient access on and off I-80. It is situated on 21 acres, with an impressive…

TEC Equipment constantly strives to provide our customers with the best in the industry; that’s why we value our partnerships with Mack and Volvo so much. The development teams work closely with their customers to drive new technologies and advancements that meet the customers’ needs. One of these technologies is Adaptive Loading which maximizes efficiency…

January 30th, 2020 Mack trucks launched the all-new Mack MD series of medium-duty trucks. These Class 6/7 vehicles will join the existing lineup of Class 8 vehicles to provide Mack power and performance to more customers. The Mack MD6 will have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,995 pounds. The MD7 will have a…

January 20th, 2020 TEC Equipment announced today that its newest full-service heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership is now open in Redmond, Oregon. The new store is located about 15 miles north of Bend, at 2475 NW Canal Blvd., just off US 97 at exit 119. It is situated on 6.8 acres and features a 26,700…

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…