Introduction The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD priced at MSRP $26,815 – $43,620 is built on a robust version of General Motors full size pick up truck platform. This edition performs all the heavy  duty work capabilities of a pick up truck at the same time offers a comfortable  ride  and reassuring handling which makes it a quite propitious. What’s on offer? The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD offers imperceptible changes in this edition.  Newer options and electronics features are added to this edition. Silhouette The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD features are bolstered for heavy duty models. Its unique front fenders, specific grilles headlamps, and hoods are more beefy than any other models. The cargo boxes are made of steel, which offers extra strength and space to this model. The body is designed with a moon roof on the extended  [...] 

Introduction In earlier days pick up trucks were used only for transportation purpose but the modern trucks are conventional and offer comfortable ride along with its trailering capabilities. The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD priced at $26,595 – $43,105 perfectly fits the bill. This edition is a more robust version of GM’s full size pick up truck platform. What’s on offer? The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD offers light changes to this edition. This version offers noticeable changes in the consumer electronics. Bluetooth, XM Satellite Radio has been enhanced with a Nav Traffic feature, navigation system and rear view camera is now added to the options list. Silhouette The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a body styled specifically designed for heavy duty model. The body is well styled with headlamps and hood that gives an impressive  [...] 

Introduction The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 priced at $19,375 – $41,355 is the most powerful light duty truck available in the market. They are ideally perfect for those who are looking at buying a truck morphed with features of a family vehicle. This latest full size pick up truck offers tough competition to all new Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra and Ford 150. What’s on offer? The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has added a V8 engine to their lineup along with host of options like six speed automatic transmission, Bluetooth and XM Traffic reporting system with back up camera option. The Silverado XFE (Xtra Fuel Economy) has aerodynamic enhancements to get the most out of a gallon of gasoline. Silhouette The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in three body style configurations viz. standard cab, extended cab and crew cab.  Standard  [...] 

The Tennessee Trucking Association has introduced an award to recognize transportation companies that have made significant and measurable improvements in air quality through the implementation or development of clean diesel action. Averitt Express, based in Cookeville, Tenn was among the other fleets that were honored with this award. This award is introduced to boost transporting companies to become more environment savvy and work diligently towards improving air quality.

Introduction The 2009 Chevy Silverado priced at $38,020 – $47,305 is now available with two mode hybrid system. This hybrid model offers good fuel efficiency and tremendous trailering capability. It uses one quarter less gas than the regular gasoline edition. This Chevy edition offers tough competition to Ford F-150, Dodge Ram and Toyota Tundra. What’s on offer? The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid is the first full size pick up truck which uses hybrid technology. Silhouette The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid is a well styled eco friendly pick up truck which looks quite similar to its gas engine sibling. At a closer look we can see ‘Hybrid’ embossed with special graphics on the windshield, rear window and on both sides of the truck. The Hybrid badges are well placed on the front fenders and the tailgate. The body is well  [...] 

Introduction Increasing fuel prices have made small pick up trucks an affordable and acceptable alternative to full size pick up trucks for many people.  The 2009 Chevrolet Colorado priced at $ 16705 -$26,940 is an attractively styled light duty pick up truck that fits perfectly into the frame.  However, it fails to offer complete satisfaction to passengers in terms of comfort and overall build quality. What’s on offer? The 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with V8 engine and ZQ8 sport suspension package to offer sports car like handling. It also features larger wheels and tires for the off road oriented Z71 suspension package along with revised ABS.  It offers option of Z85 for normal operations. Silhouette The 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is available in three body style configurations viz regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. The extended  [...] 

The US Department of Transportation has confirmed that surface transportation trade among US; Canada and Mexico have seen a down ward trend of 24.9 % in comparison to last year. Reports claim that the figures have dropped to $ 54.3 billion. The truckers have also seen a decline in the sales of trucks in the US. The truck imports in the US dropped 19.8 % to $18.4 billion from a year earlier while exports decreased 16.1 % to $20.1 billion. However reports claim that the trade has seen an increasing trend from August and it rose 5.3% in comparisons to July figures. Surface transportation trade in Canada fell to $32.9 billion a sharp decline of 29.6%. The value of truck imports fell by 26.1% while exports declined by 17%. US – Mexico has also witnessed a downward trend to $21.3 billion i.e. almost 16.2%. The value of truck imports fell by 13.5%  [...] 

Introduction: The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500  priced at MSRP $35,460 – $46,700 is a well designed Suburban into a pickup. It is quite versatile without losing any feature of the SUV. It offers a perfect blend of comfort and passenger capacity of an SUV with the cargo flexibility like a pick up truck. What’s on offer? The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is well equipped to handle fuel economy concerns and satiates the luxury buyers with options of premium accessories. Silhouette: The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 offers a dual personality of a SUV and a Pick up. The front end body styling is quite bold but similar to Chevy’s GMT 900 range. The most distinguishing feature of the Avalanche is its sleeker body styling which emphasizes the smooth roof lines. The wrap around front bumper cover blends well with the body style. It features  [...] 

Introduction: The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is priced at MSRP $61,130. The Escalade EXT is the revamped version of the 2007 model. It has picked up many styling cues from its predecessors. This high end sport utility truck offers tough competition to Lincoln Mark LT and Hummer H2 SUT. The Escalade edition also competes with fully loaded pick ups like Toyota Tundra Limited. What’s on offer? The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is equipped with E85 capability and an option of blind zone alert system. Silhouette: The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is nearly 20 inches longer than its predecessor with an approximate length of 222 inches. It has adequate rear storage bed like the compact short box crew cab pick up truck  an approximate 45.5 cubic feet of volume. The second row seats as well as the cab mid gate flip inwards offering an extended cargo space  [...] 

Angie Bruskotter, marketing director for ATBS, a Colorado-based owner-operator financial services provider has confirmed today that IRS (Internal Revenue Service ) has increased the per diem amount which the truckers may deduct as expenses for Income Tax calculations. It has been confirmed that the per diem charge to cover food while working on the roads increased to $59 per day. It was initially slated for a $ 52 allowance. It is still permissible for the truckers to deduct 80% while would now result at $47.20 as per the current rate. This deduction helps in lowering your net income. The individual is then taxed at the nett income bracket. For most owners or operators of the truck, it would be 15 % or 25 % at the Federal Level. IRS has clearly mentioned that the per Diem expenses for the first nine months of 2009 will be calculated at $52  [...]