Kevin Jones (HWT)VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Avoiding a tow charge and impound feesWhat’s a bloke to do when he feels his Vauxhall Astra is being unfairly towed?September 24, 2014VocationalWestport touts new enhanced spark-ignited natgas combustion systemTargeting medium-duty applications and superior-to-diesel performance, Westport Innovations Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its newest proprietary technology: the first generation of an enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) natural gas system.September 24, 2014HomeAvoiding a tow[youtube -iv8IRH3txE?autoplay=1 nolink]September 24, 2014VocationalAugust home construction slip a ‘blip,’ builders still hopefulDespite sharp declines in housing starts in August, homebuilder confidence in September has risen to the highest level since before the Great Recession.September 23, 2014Class 3-6Charter Cable places order for 800 new Ford Transit vans for tech fleetFord’s received the first big fleet order for the new 2015 Transit van, which went on sale in June, from Charter Communications. Wonder if the cable company had to specify a delivery time when they’d be home: 8:30am-noon, or 1-5pm?September 17, 2014PerspectivesContractors, road builders, truckers come out against ‘devolution’ billWhether you’re politically conservative or not, the idea that the federal government should abandon its responsibility for interstate transportation is a bad one.September 17, 2014Vocational‘Tis the season: Deer collisions are on the riseThis month’s Hard Working Trucks fleet safety tip: Beware of Bambi! If your company’s drivers put in any miles at all in rural – or formerly rural – areas, then the fall is the time to be extra cautious about large wildlife on the roads. And the risk is increasing.September 17, 2014VocationalWhich way to the deer woods? Mercedes-Benz builds 4×4 RVWe at Fun Trucks Friday rough-it in the wilderness because we have little choice once we get there. But suppose the maker of the world’s greatest off-road commercial truck decided to put a nice studio apartment on the back? Meet the Mercedes-Benz Zetros, RV edition.September 12, 2014VocationalFacing lawsuits, intermodal co. reclassifies contractors as employeesFacing a pair of lawsuits over worker misclassification, intermodal giant Hub Group Inc. will be converting its drayage drivers in California from independent contractors to employees, the $3.4 billion company reported this week.September 11, 2014TrucksBrewery fleet moves to CNG, part of ‘seed to sip’ sustainability campaignAnheuser-Busch is replacing its 66-diesel tractor fleet in Houston with compressed natural gas powered tractors. This marks the beer company’s first conversion of an entire brewery fleet.September 9, 2014Previous PagePage 4 of 28Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.WorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soarBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
