Bruce Smith (HWT)VocationalFleet Vehicle Graphics A Win-WinVinyl vehicle wraps provide a big ROI when professionally designed and installed.December 22, 2014ProductsGM 2011-’15 HD Steering/Alignment FixNew kit prevents pitman and idler arms to prematurely wear out — and the premature tie-rod failure on Chevy/GMC 2011-2015 GM 8Lug chassis.December 21, 2014ProductsOptima Digital Battery Charger ReviewOptima 1200 digital battery charger takes guesswork out of maintenance; keeps some batteries from going to the scrap heap.December 21, 2014VocationalEPS Inverter GeneratorSmittybilt E.P.S generator keeps small jobsites charged up Smittybilt’s new 2,600-watt Electrical Power Supply (E.P.S) inverter and generator keeps all of your electrical devices fully charged and running, regardless of where you work. This compact unit uses a “Smart Throttle” that automatically varies the engine speed for maximum fuel efficiency, something that conventional generators do […]December 18, 2014Class 3-6Ram ProMaster City Hits DealersRam Truck’s Class 1 van rolling into dealers this month The  first wave of  2015 Ram ProMaster City vans, a new Class 1 van with a focus on commercial customer needs, is slated to be rolling into dealers this week. The new vans, an Americanized version of the popular Fiat Doblò, features exceptional cargo capability and durability with […]December 17, 2014VocationalBandit Tow Truck Scam Hits California[youtube bcPE66PRj8M nolink] The Los Angeles Police Department and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) are warning motorists of a growing problem with unauthorized tow truck operators in the LA area. These “bandit” tow truck operators monitor police radios and respond to accidents seeking to hook up vehicles and tow them to body shops or storage facilities […]December 17, 2014VocationalSpec’ing Out Your Next Work Truck: A Fleet Manager’s PerspectiveThe more information you have on spec’ing your trucks, and identifying and evaluating your options, the easier it will be for you to reduce your fleet’s overall operating costs.December 17, 2014ProductsMakita warns cordless-tool users of “knock-off” battery hazards“Knock-off” Lithium-Ion batteries a big safety concern for cordless-tool users Anyone using off-brand Lithium-Ion batteries in an effort to cut costs  may be setting themselves up for added expense according to a statement today from Makita.  Makita says their cordless-tool batteries are manufactured to strict standards, and are engineered with internal electronic circuitry to […]December 15, 2014ProductsHigh-Tech On-Board Video Cameras Help Commercial DriversRemote viewing, automatic video recording and other features highlight Rear View Safety’s newest products Enhanced vehicle safety just became simple with the new road safety features introduced by several new products offered by Rear View Safety. Each feature helps ensure commercial vehicles are able to operate in a safe and efficient manner while on the […]December 15, 2014ProductsEnclosed Cab For Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXTFully enclosed cabs for new Mule UTV keep the cold out and the heat in Kawasaki’s 2015 Mule PRO-FXT is a true jobsite workhorse. The equally new enclosed cabs provide the protect and comfort so those working out in the worst elements are safe and secure. The black double-wall TPO plastic and steel framework that […]December 15, 2014Previous PagePage 33 of 80Next PageTop StoriesEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsThe gen2 International LT Series is powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain.TechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.