Tom Jackson (HWT)

Tom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.

Morgan Olson's new delivery van available as internal combustion and then electric

Morgan Olson's latest delivery van developed in collaboration with Canada Post offers more comfort and safety for drivers.

March 8, 2023

An electric prototype of Morgan Olson's C250 delivery van was unveiled today at Work Truck Show.

Cummins unveils its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo Diesel

Admit it. You’ve always wanted a diesel. You dreamed of what you could do with that torque. Now you can have one and retrofit it into an older truck or Jeep and not have to pay a fortune for a new model. At SEMA Wednesday, Cummins unveiled its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo Diesel. […]

November 5, 2017

New all-in-one exhaust emissions & aftermarket systems simplify installation, maintenance

The move from Tier 3 to Tier 4 Final diesel engines above 74 horsepower brought with it a whole grab bag of new components and systems – diesel particulate filters (DPFs), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) and, finally, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), which involves a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing system and a DEF tank. That’s […]

July 17, 2017

Test drive: 2016 ProMaster City

Inside you have 131.7 cubic feet of storage space, 48 inches and then some between the wheel wells and 87.2 inches of cargo length behind the front seats.

September 7, 2016

International introduces new line of class 8 trucks

International launched its new class 8 HX series of trucks today in Las Vegas.

February 1, 2016

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Timberland puts recycled tires on your feet

It seems like a natural fit. Timberland Tires is now recycling its tires for their footwear line.

November 5, 2015

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Cat rolls out two new vocational trucks

The new Cat CT680 looks considerably different from previous versions of the company’s vocational trucks and that’s no accident. The bling, the styling; customers were asking for it, says Dave Schultz, vocational truck product manager. A lot of owner-operators and fleets think a truck’s looks should reflect pride of ownership and reinforce a company’s brand, […]

May 15, 2015

First Drive: Kenworth T880

Kenworth recently debuted its new flagship T880 vocational truck. The new truck, which replaces the venerable T800, went into production late last year. It is the result of a four year, $400-million effort by Kenworth. The company recently invited us out to the Seattle area to take a ride in the new units. I came […]

December 3, 2014

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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers

Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.

A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.

Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold

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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices

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Court: Yellow Corp $1.5B lawsuit against Teamsters can proceed

Volvo Vnl Sleeper Review[20]

The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality