Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)HomePoindexter acquires Reading Truck BodyVocational truck industry giant J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. announced Monday that it acquired leading work truck body manufacturer Reading Truck Body.November 3, 2015VocationalPeterbilt’s MX-11 engine available within days to North American marketOnce available only in Europe, the PACCAR MX-11 engine will be available in North America in less than two weeks.November 3, 2015ProductsWestport partners with Alliant to expand aftermarket reachWestport Innovations Inc. has teamed up with distributor Alliant Power in an effort to gain a greater share of the aftermarket industry.November 1, 2015TrucksArmored vehicle based on Ford F550The hardworking F550 has found another role as an armored personnel vehicle.November 1, 2015ProductsNew suspension kits for Colorado and Canyon pick-upsThree leaf spring kits from Hellwig are now available for new Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups.October 29, 2015HomeNew products & advice in 2016 DEI catalogDesign Engineering Inc. released its 2016 catalog with new products, advice and additional part numbers.October 28, 2015Class 3-6Ford announced E-Series recallFord will recall 72 2016 Ford E-Series cutaway and chassis cab vehicles over concerns with the trailer brake controller.October 28, 2015TrucksWabash launching truck bodiesWabash National will introduce its first line of high-performance dry and refrigerated truck bodies.October 26, 2015ProductsNew fuel injection cleaner from GumoutGumout has released a new option for cleaning your fuel system. With 30 percent of new cars having a Gasoline Direct Inject (GDI), it can be very costly to clean out your fuel system until now. This highly concentrated, professional strength formula removes performance-robbing gum and deposits.  The company says its Polyetheramine (PEA) formula can restore lost […]October 26, 2015ProductsNew mass air flow sensor program from SMPStandard Motor Products (SMP) has a new Mass Air Flow Sensor program. Standard NEW MAF sensors are tested and calibrated with sophisticated automated equipment so they match OE output precisely and perform flawlessly. And SMP-manufactured units feature many design improvements including thicker walls, upgraded componentry and custom-designed platinum sensors. “This launch establishes our commitment to providing the […]October 26, 2015Previous PagePage 121 of 145Next PageTop StoriesEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityExcess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.Alternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlookAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotWorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck drivers
