Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalAllison 4700 now available on Freightliner 122SDIn addition to the new transmission options, under-the-passenger-seat battery mounting is now available for all 122SD day and sleeper cab configurations.August 31, 2015ProductsPowered squeegee from Black+DeckerBlack+Decker has launched its Powered Squeegee Vac. A combination of a cleaning squeegee and hand vacuum, the Powered Squeegee Vac sprays water or all-purpose cleaner and then sucks it up—eliminating the need for wiping and waste of paper towels. The company says the fade-free Lithium Ion battery provides serious suction, has a 25 minute run time […]August 31, 2015TrucksNew regional tire from GoodyearMichelin’s X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread for regional and emerging super-regional applications is SmartWay-verified and designed for added fuel efficiency and scrub resistance in regional applications. Suited for 4×2 applications, the retread features a dual-layer energy compound; the top layer is designed to provide added removal mileage, while the bottom layer is engineered to […]August 28, 2015ProductsNew waste-haul tire from CooperCooper’s Roadmaster RM230 WH all-position waste-haul tire has a wide footprint to help distribute weight evenly and enhance tread life, while a stone protector ledge in the center groove helps guard against stone penetration and preserve casing retreadability. The tire also has a wear-resistant tread compound, a deep tread depth for added miles and a […]August 26, 2015TrucksCosts/benefits of lightweightingThe report covers available lightweighting technologies across different cost ranges, and estimates the amount of weight that can be saved when using each of these technologies, Trucking Efficiency says.August 26, 2015VocationalBFGoodrich recalling commercial tiresBFGoodrich Monday announced it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company says more 80 percent of the affected tires were sold in the U.S. This recall, which has been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), includes eight specific commercial light truck tire sizes that […]August 10, 2015VocationalVolvo vocational truck to help test U.S. highwaysResearchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) have outfitted a Volvo VHD 430 vocational model with highly specialized instrumentation to help evaluate the safety of highway surfaces in several U.S states. The project, which begins this month, is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and will analyze continuous stretches of pavement to determine whether improving […]July 13, 2015TrucksHotshot hauling: How to be your own bossBy Todd Dills In trucking, the term “hotshot” commonly refers to either the truck or the freight – often both. In the former sense, it’s normally a Class 3-5 truck used in combination with a variety of trailers to run for-hire freight, whether for a single customer or less-than-truckload, with multiple customers’ freight making up […]July 7, 2015VocationalNew end dump trailer from Ox BodiesOx Bodies says its new Trail Ox Series of end dump trailers adds on-the-job versatility for a range of hauling applications, including sand-to-large aggregates, riprap and asphalt. Designed for long-term reliability and profitability, Ox Bodies says the product line comes in full frame and quarter frame versions. The heavy-duty full frame easily hauls large loads in […]June 18, 2015VocationalTest drive: Peterbilt Model 567By Jack Roberts As versatile as they are, trucks simply cannot be all things to all fleets. So, not long after a new truck appears on the market, it’s only natural that new models based off that design start to show up. That’s the case with Peterbilt’s new Model 567 Bridge Formula model, which I […]June 10, 2015Previous PagePage 128 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
