Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsNew round stop-tail-turn light from PhillipsPhillips Industries has released the next-generation Permalite XT 4.0-inch Round Stop-Tail-Turn Lights with patented Boardfree technology using 9 diodes for brighter illumination. The newly designed Permalite XT 4.0-inch Round Stop-Tail-Turn Lights have an even sleeker, more modern profile and minimizes additional components, eliminates opportunities for damage and reduces weight all while maintaining exceptional durability. They are resistant to […]October 12, 2015TrucksNew liftgate charging systemPurkeys’ Direct and Select liftgate charging systems are designed to increase charge time and feature easy-to-understand indicator lights that show if the liftgate batteries and charging sources are operational or not. When installed, the automatic systems use a DC-to-DC converter to charge the liftgate batteries and monitor the vehicle’s available electrical resources without compromising the […]October 11, 2015HomeCM Truck Beds expanding aluminum capacityCM Truck Beds is opening a new aluminum truck bed manufacturing plant in Madill, Okla. With this new manufacturing plant, CM Truck Beds says it will be able to produce more aaluminum truck beds, thanks to 30,000 square feet of capacity. CM Truck Beds is the household name for truck bodies and has been building household […]October 8, 2015ProductsShell Rotella launches new oil filter for diesel pickupsShell Rotella has introduced a new line of oil filters for diesel pickups. Chris Guerrero, global brand manager, Shell Rotella, says the new oil filters were developed with the idea that a diesel oil change calls for a diesel oil filter. “For years, Shell Rotella heavy duty engine oils have delivered excellent protection and performance, […]October 8, 2015VocationalTips for spec’ing a mixerFor ready-mix haulers, spec’ing a mixer truck starts with the body. The drum’s payload capacity, discharge opening, chutes, hydraulic systems, load-distributing tag axles, and other features largely determine the vehicle’s allowable payload and how productive a truck can be on any given workday. For productivity over the life of the truck, however, you should broaden […]October 8, 2015HomeNew Cummins Westport NatGas engine EPA, CARB certifiedCummins Westport’s ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NOx natural gas engine is the first MidRange engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NOx Emissions standards for medium-duty truck, urban bus, school bus […]October 6, 2015VocationalATC Truck Covers offering Rhino-Rack accessoriesATC Truck Covers is now offering Rhino-Rack accessories, including track systems, quick release track mount systems, and cross bars that come installed on ATC truck caps, excluding the EXP. Customers will be able to choose between Vortex Aero Bars and HD Bars, the company says. All other Rhino-Rack accessories, including rollers, ladder accessories, roof baskets, and more […]October 6, 2015TrucksInternational ProStar getting Allison TC10International Truck announces it will be introducing the Allison TC10 fully automatic transmission coupled with the Cummins ISX15 on its International ProStar model. The engine/transmission combination—an industry first— will be available for order beginning in December 2015 with expected delivery dates of early 2016. International says the Allison TC10, offered with 10 forward speeds and two […]October 5, 2015HomeCustom steel work bodies offer weight savingsWhile it may be true that one machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men and yet no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man, Jim Barr knows the benefits that a technologically superior product can bring to a small business. Barr is an independent roofing and siding contractor based in Hazelton, […]October 5, 2015HomeSurvey: Ford prefered vehicle of small businessSmall business owners often need vehicles that can do double duty – helping them grow their businesses while keeping their busy families on the move, finds a new survey by Ford and Manta, an online resource dedicated to small business. Only 42 percent of respondents use their business vehicles for business reasons all the time. […]October 5, 2015Previous PagePage 123 of 145Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowWhile the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.Economic 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 driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soar
