Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalCM Truck Beds unveils Hotshot modelCM Truck Beds recently unveiled its specialized Hotshot model which is rated to tow up to 30,000 pounds. This single-piece steel truck body is designed for ultimate strength and durability, with the industry’s best hauling capacity and an array of standard features that deliver convenience, safety and ease for hotshot truck drivers. “For hotshotters looking […]October 7, 2020Alternative powerCalifornia utility launches fleet charging programSan Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced today the launch of Power Your Drive for Fleets, the first large-scale program of its kind in the region that will provide charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission buses, trucks, forklifts and other medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. At the same time, SDG&E announced its […]September 30, 2020Class 3-6Diesel emissions $1.5B settlement impacts 250K Mercedes Sprinter vansThe U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) this week signed off on a proposed settlement with German automaker Daimler AG and its American subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law associated with emissions cheating. Under the settlement, lodged with […]September 16, 2020VocationalElectric Kenworth trucks now ready for orderThe zero-emission Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric vehicles are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada. “Kenworth is committed to provide advanced vehicle technologies, and the medium duty K270E and K370E electric trucks are a major step forward. Our popular and proven cabover platform now offers fully […]September 11, 2020TrucksMeritor, Cummins join latest Advanced Clean Transportation virtual eventAdvanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Virtual, a four-month online event series covering innovations in advanced vehicle technology and clean fueling infrastructure, announced a month of programming focused on two popular transportation topics—investment trends in the advanced transportation market and the evolving electric vehicle charging landscape. Kicking off programming on September 15 and 17, ACT Virtual will […]September 9, 2020ProductsFleets ranked by safety, productivity and hard workAzuga, a global provider of connected vehicle and fleet technologies, has published a ranking of the top fleets, by industry and driver. Azuga’s Fleet Driver Performance Scorecard is based on data captured by Azuga’s system, which combines hardware and software to help fleets improve customer service and lower costs. The system is used by thousands of fleets worldwide. […]September 2, 2020TrucksRitchie Bros. reports record used truck salesRitchie Bros. announced that it sold more than 4,500 truck tractors for the month of June in the United States, a 23% increases from the same time period last year. More than 5,500 trucks were sold globally during the same time period, which is also a new company record—up approximately 10% from the previous record […]September 2, 2020VocationalCommercial electric trucks, vans undercutting conventional vehicle costsEconomies of scale have led to a drop in prices for alt fuel commercial vehicle manufacturer Lightning Systems. Lightning announced that growing production has fueled a 10 to 50% drop for its 2021 Class 3 – 8 battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. “As we are witnessing in the passenger EV market, higher sales volumes […]September 2, 2020ProductsNew OnStar Business Solutions built for efficiency-minded fleetsAs fleet data and wireless communications continue to get a bigger seat at the table, GM announced this week the rollout of OnStar Business Solutions, a collection of fleet-centric products rolled into one package designed to better meet the needs of fleet managers and small business owners. Available now, OnStar Business Solutions offers four business […]August 26, 2020VocationalKenworth announces new options for medium duty trucksKenworth announced new options this week for its T270 and T370 medium duty conventional trucks. The roll-back flatbed application is now an approved body type for use with the proven Kenworth AG210L single-axle rear suspension on the T270 (shown below) and T370 (shown above). The Kenworth AG210L is a 21,000-lb. rated highway, two-bag, rear air suspension that features a […]August 26, 2020Previous PagePage 12 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesThe now-combined Ohio-based reefer fleet features 115 tractors and 200 trailers.BusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
