Bruce Smith (HWT)PerspectivesTundra That Towed Shuttle ShownToyota’s Pickup Part Of Science Exhibit  The California Science Center, in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., unveiled the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up truck used to tow the Space Shuttle Endeavour over the 405 Freeway Manchester Boulevard Bridge during its journey through Los Angeles and Inglewood Streets. The Tundra is on display as part […]June 3, 2013PerspectivesGM Recalls Chevy & GMC VansCNG Fuel Systems Flawed, May Cause Fire  General Motors (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division are recalling2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14- 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the […]June 3, 2013PerspectivesSupplies Delivered To Moore, OKRam Truck Owners Help With Disaster Relief This past Memorial Day weekend, Ram truck owners from cities near Moore, OK converged on disaster-torn neighborhoods to deliver supplies and help area residents. Eighteen RAM truck owners met at the Norman Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram dealership (Norman, OK) where area volunteers loaded supplies into their pickup beds. Tad Agoglia, founder of […]May 28, 2013PerspectivesPowerstroke Fan Clutch Causes Engine No-StartPowerstroke engine not starting can be caused by bad fan clutchMay 22, 2013PerspectivesStepping Up: AMP BedStep InstallAMP Research BedStep a nice upfit for any heavy-duty work truckMay 16, 2013PerspectivesHD Rear Bumper InstallFab Fours Elite-series rear bumper install on Surveyor 1 Ram 2500HDMay 16, 2013PerspectivesChrysler Recalls Ram 1500 pickupsSome Ram Pickups Have Defroster Problems Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 532 Ram 1500 pickups to inspect components that accommodate windshield defrosting and defogging. Chrysler Group engineers observed a fault code linked to coolant-system function. Investigation revealed one component had evidence of corrosion that compromised system performance. Additional investigation discovered coolant systems in some vehicles […]May 13, 2013Products2013 Pickup Suspension Guide2013 buyers guide to pickup lift and leveling kitsMay 9, 2013Perspectives2014 Sierra’s New 4.3L Tops In Standard V-6 PickupTorqueNew EcoTec3 Engine Continues GMC V-6 Heritage When the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra full-size pickup arrives this summer, its standard 4.3L EcoTec V-6 will offer the most torque of any standard V-6 in the segment – 305 lb-ft (413Nm). Buyers can choose from three advanced EcoTec3 engines – a 5.3L (available at launch), followed by […]May 6, 2013PerspectivesChevy Taps Luxury Crew Cab MarketSilverado High Country Crew Cab Combines Work With Luxury The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country, debuting this fall, further broadens the brand’s offerings in the high end pickup market. Distinguished by a unique horizontal chrome bar grille, halogen projector headlamps and body-color r bumpers the High Country model presents a high end appearance with its […]May 6, 2013Previous PagePage 68 of 80Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceMarijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency saysDespite marijuana's reclassification to a Schedule III drug, DOT told CCJ that "safety-sensitive positions will still be barred from ingesting the drug."RegulationsCongress passes reforms for military freight carriersEconomic trendsPlummeting truck orders could flip the freight market by 2027, FTR saysGrowth strategiesShorter leases gaining ground with carriersMergers & AcquisitionsHeartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
