Kevin Jones (HWT)VocationalMack Showcases natural gas-powered Pinnacle models at ACT ExpoMack’s natural gas-powered Mack Pinnacle models will be on display at the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo 2014, spotlighting the manufacturer’s leadership in natural gas.May 5, 2014VocationalWestport debuts CARB-certified CNG Ford F-150 at ACTThe only California Air Resources Board and EPA certified Ford F-150, featuring the Westport WiNG Power System, is being debuted during the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, and will be on display May 6 to 8.May 5, 2014TrucksTwo Men and a Truck reports revenue increase, outlines growth planThe moving services franchise Two Men and a Truck enters the second quarter with confidence after achieving 36 consecutive months of record growth, the company reports. Two Men and a Truck disclosed revenues totaling $61 million in the first quarter, a 9.5 percent increase from last year.May 2, 2014PerspectivesMay Day reminder: Review your contractor policies, practicesIt’s May Day: Do you know where your independent contractors are? If your first reaction is ‘absolutely,’ you might need to have another look how your company classifies workers. Here’s an update on what’s going on around the country, along with IRS guidance on the matter.May 1, 2014VocationalFun Trucks Friday: Mercedes ‘El Camino,’ Bradbery’s ‘bad boy’ and moreThe Fun Trucks Friday staff indulges the collective sweet tooth this week. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get. But here at Hard Working Trucks, you can have all you want and not feel guilty.April 25, 2014Class 3-6Amazon.com developing its own ‘last-mile’ network, WSJ reportsStung by holiday delivery delays, to say nothing of the ever-increasing shipping expenses paid to third-party parcel companies, Amazon.com is developing its own last-mile service in the U.S.April 25, 2014VocationalNew report tracks telematics impact, provides industry-specific benchmarksA new industry-first report outlines the economic impact of telematics adoption by commercial fleets and provides key benchmarks for fleet operators in various industries, as well as quantifiable benefits of business intelligence-driven fleet management.April 23, 2014VocationalCommercial construction recovers, home construction lagsNew construction starts in March advanced 7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $521.4 billion, according to McGraw Hill Construction. Nonresidential building picked up the pace after its lackluster performance at the outset of this year, while residential building so far in 2014 is benefitting from more strength for multifamily housing.April 23, 2014Vocational‘Soft technologies’ to drive medium-duty sales, report saysTruck buyers are increasingly looking for medium-duty trucks with advanced telematics solutions, green powertrain technologies, and safety enhancement technologies, such as stability control systems, a new report says.April 18, 2014VocationalLive from Silicon Valley, it’s Fun Trucks FridayWith the Fun Trucks Friday crack research staff on assignment in Silicon Valley, this week’s edition takes a look at some cutting edge hard-working truck tech, coming sooner (or later) to a vehicle of your own.April 18, 2014Previous PagePage 14 of 28Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsGroup launches campaign against heavier truck limitsLegislative efforts to increase commercial truck weight limits have popped up in recent history and have traditionally been opposed by trucking stakeholders.BusinessMultimodal group established to modernize freight movementBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
