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More of a downsized big-rig towing tool than anything else, this concept truck was put together by Ram to show off how, with just a few modifications to a Ram HD 5500 chassis, you could have the ultimate hauler. The MegaCab Long-Hauler is more than 24 feet long, has a dry weight of 9,300 pounds, and its frame is stretched more than two feet.

Truck Trend , but were pushing Ram Truck pretty hard to let us have some seat time in the truck. Its apprently quite popular on the show circuit, so well have to wait our turn in line. But it should be all finished with those committments by December. More to come.

I'll be the first to say thats cool! definitely not your everyday truck nor should it be as it will be a guzzler, but if you want all the fuel and range its awfully slick.

I've yet to see one on the road but I see F-450 pickups all day, everyday with some of those F-550 conversions thrown in so RAM should jump into the market but let's be real here.

Ram Long-Hauler Could Set a New Towing Standard - PickupTrucks.com

Observations and comments on the joys, challenges and blessings of living in the country. If it affects rural residents, we'll talk about it. We'll also be talking a lot about equipment, fuels and lubricants and things related to energy.

As technology in the oil patch has improved, oil wells that once were “marginal” or in “tertiarary recovery” have again caught the eye of drillers, making petroleum leases hot commodities from Pennsylvania to the Rockies and south to the Gulf.

One of the side benefits to the rediscovery of America’s own abundant petroleum resources has been phenomenal amounts of natural gas available – gas reserves we could only imagine 20 years ago.

There are signs natural gas is quietly being phased in as a motor fuel, with several over-the-road truck builders introducing rigs powered with compressed natural gas (CNG), evidence someone has been listening to investor T. Boone Pickens, who wants to convert the majority of OTR freight hauling to CNG.

The "Blue Flame" May Fill Your Fuel Tank Soon - Dakota Farmer (blog)

Prince George, B.C.- River Road in Prince George is blocked at the west end as crews clean up the area following the tipping of a tank truck over the lunch hour.

A commercial tanker truck carrying 17,000 litres of diesel, had rolled over onto the driver's side. Although a small amount of diesel has leaked onto the road, it was quickly contained.

Investigators believe the driver was trying to turn right off Cameron Street on to River Road, when he was unable to negotiate the corner. The truck tipped, coming to rest mostly in the oncoming lane. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

A small portion of River Road near Cameron Street is expected to be closed for hours. Clean up crews will remove the diesel from the tank before attempting to remove the truck.

Tank Truck Tips on River Road - Opinion250 News (blog)

Munchkins accompanied parents serving in the Army and contingents of school children -- including a platoon from the youth reporters at A Back Pack Journalist -- took to the show floor exploring the latest in defense technology at the annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) meeting this week in Washington, D.C., a family friendly showcase of the latest military gear.

The kids had a blast, thanks to rock watch dogs, super-size remote control cars and an Optimus-Prime style robot trucks  three of the top items cool for both the kids and the war fighters alike.

Northrop Grummans Scorpion II unattended target recognition systems -- are perfect as look outs both for the backyard tree house and for safeguarding a perimeter around the forward operating base (FOB). Providing their owner with 24/7 surveillance, these Scorpions are also useful on the offensive for covertly staking out targets.

The sentinels will sleep until an encroaching enemy triggers it: It integrates sensors for activity or movement, day and night vision, and seismic and magnetic activity. With its EO and IR sensors, the Scorpion II can detect and recognize at up to approximately 2,600 feet away day or night. And Scorpion II can send information out securely through wireless RF.

Roborocks and Transformer Trucks: Kid-Pleasing Military Gear - Fox News

J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced record third-quarter net earnings of $68.7 million and operating revenue of $1.17 billion, up 19% from a year ago, led by growth in its intermodal business.

All four segments contributed to this increase in operating revenue. Load growth of 15% in Intermodal and 14% in Integrated Capacity Solutions helped drive 24% and 21% increases in segment revenue, respectively. The Dedicated Contract Services segment increased operating revenue by 16%, primarily from new accounts, while Truck segment revenue rose 2% due to higher rates and an increase in fuel surcharges.

Operating income for the current quarter totaled $119 million vs. $91 million for the third quarter 2010. Again, all four segments contributed to this increase in operating income, with intermodal operations accounting for nearly $18 million of the increase.

Net earnings rose 32% to $68.7 million in the current quarter from $52.2 million in 2010, primarily due to the growth of revenue, the reduction in charitable contribution expense and other cost efficiencies. The effective income tax rate for the quarter was 38.5% in both 2011 and 2010.

JB Reports Record Revenues, Earnings - Truckinginfo