Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)Class 3-6Ford issues recall on E-Series cutaway, chassis cab vansFord Motor Company said Wednesday it would recall 83 2016 Ford E-Series cutaway and chassis cab vehicles in North America for a potential issue with the trailer brake controller. Under certain conditions, Ford says, a driver may lose trailer braking function at a stop, which could result in extended braking distance, increasing the risk of a […]January 27, 2016TrucksVolvo Group dividing up its truck businessesVolvo Group announced Wednesday that its various truck businesses will soon be running independently.January 27, 2016VocationalFirst Pete equipped with MX-11 engine rolls off the linePeterbilt recently installed its first production MX-11 engine in the company’s newest vocational truck, the Model 567 in a set-forward front axle configuration. The truck was presented to Knife River, who drove it off the assembly line at Peterbilt’s Denton, Texas manufacturing facility and will put the truck into service in the company’s mixer operations throughout […]January 27, 2016VocationalFord’s Ohio plant to produce additional truck cabsFord's Ohio Assembly Plant will be producing additional Super Duty cab configurations.January 25, 2016VocationalKenworth adds small sleeper option to T880, T680 modelsKenworth has added a 40-inch sleeper option to its T880 and T680 models, which the company says provides a 260-pound weight savings compared to the 52-inch regional sleeper. A 24-inch wide by 78-inch long, liftable bunk with 90-degree tilt offers access to storage under the bunk. The sleeper provides more than 22 cubic feet of storage space, […]January 22, 2016VocationalArnold Schwarzenegger’s Unimog for sale on eBayAn autographed Mercedes Unimog owned by Arnold Schwarzenegger is up for sale on eBay.January 21, 2016ProductsNew differential cover plate from Rugged RidgeRugged Ridge has released new line of Boulder Aluminum Differential Covers for Dana 44 and 30 axles, designed to help protect internal components from damage caused by contact with rocks and other terrain off-road as well as aid in dissipating heat from differentials. Chris Van Buren, engineering manager at Omix-ADA, says most stock differential covers are a thin […]January 19, 2016VocationalCaterpillar launches new cell phoneCaterpillar's S50c is built to U.S. military standards, features push-to-talk connectivity and operates on the Verizon 4G network.January 18, 2016VocationalUniroyal launches commercial truck tire lineUniroyal's new line of commercial truck tires are designed for affordability and a wide range of applications.January 17, 2016VocationalDownEaster launches ‘one-size-fits-all’ dump bodyDownEaster Manufacturing has released a new dump body, the company says is a one-size-fits all. Three new sizes, all 96-inches wide, now offered in lengths of 9’-3”, 10’ and 11’-3”, will fit all manufacturer chassis lengths and track widths, regardless of brand, the company says. The 9 feet and 11 feet versions will only be offered […]January 16, 2016Previous PagePage 114 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessBusiness booming at the border: Schneider slashing transit time, boosting market share with rail partnershipEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlookFeatured SponsorDownload the free ebook to start building a safer fleet.
