Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalThe trucks of World of ConcreteEditors of our sister site, Equipment World, spend much of last week in Las Vegas at World of Concrete. There’s never a shortage of interesting trucks to see at the show; ranging from pickups, service trucks, haulers, pump trucks, mixers and everything in between. The gallery above contains many of the trucks the editors found on the show […]February 10, 2015VocationalVIDEO TEST DRIVE: Freightliner 114SD, 108SDJack Roberts, Equipment Editor of our sister site, CCJ, recently travelled just outside of Austin, Texas to test drive two trucks out of Freightliner’s SD line: The 114SD and the 108SD dump. Here are two short clips of Roberts’ time with the two trucks Jan. 28:February 10, 2015VocationalTesting two Truck of Year nomineesJack Roberts, Equipment Editor of our sister site, CCJ, is in San Francisco this week acting as a judge for the ATD Truck of the Year contest, where he and other judges will drive the three finalists — the Kenworth T880, the Peterbilt 567 and the International WorkStar 7600 — and score them to determine […]January 20, 2015ProductsNew hitch for HD RamCequent Performance Products has released its Drop-In Fifth Wheel Hitch by Reese, a custom 20K hitch, made specifically to fit the Ram 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks with a factory installed OE rail system. The hitch features CPP’s Elite Series fifth wheel head, and built-in handles for easy and safe installation and removal. “CPP specializes […]January 15, 2015VocationalPeterbilt to debut new spec for Model 567At next month’s World of Concrete show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Peterbilt Motors Company says it will unveil a new configuration for its Model 567 ideal for concrete contractors and other weight-conscious applications. “Peterbilt’s Model 567 has been in production for just over a year and it’s already far surpassing our […]January 13, 2015Vocational3 easy steps to diesel engine winterizationBelow-freezing temperatures and accumulating snowfall means that it’s time to winterize vehicles. Here are some of the most critical maintenance procedures that need to be scheduled, courtesy of Cummins Pacific.January 6, 2015TrucksHotshot operator profile: Sue and Kevin NelsonBy Todd Dills OWNER-OPERATORS: Sue and Kevin Nelson TRUCKS/TRAILERS: 2000 Ford F250 diesel pickup and 26-ft. gooseneck trailer; 2012 4×2 Freightliner Columbia, 48-ft. step deck FREIGHT: Mining, fracking equipment, vehicles, anything that will fit on one of their deck trailers ‘Hotshot on steroids’ Ohio-based Straight Forward Transportation owner-operators Sue and Kevin Nelson started hauling hotshot […]December 29, 2014VocationalKenworth hauled Capitol Christmas tree arrivesAfter a 2,700 mile journey, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was lit in a special ceremony attended by thousands of people this week on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn. The ceremony, co-hosted by U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Stephen T. Ayers, Architect of the Capitol, culminated the journey for the 75-foot […]December 4, 2014Class 3-6Some Transit Connect vans being recalledFord is issuing a safety recall for approximately 20,000 2014 Transit Connect cargo van vehicles in North America (actual 19,825) for an issue with adhesion of an exterior plastic panel to the sliding doors. This issue may result in noise, a water leak, a loose panel, or separation of the plastic panel from the vehicle […]December 4, 2014VocationalTER Texas joins Venco Venturo networkTruck and Equipment Repair of Texas (TER Texas) has joined the Venco Venturo distributor network. TER Texas will offer the Venco hoist, Venturo service crane and crane body lines as a key equipment up fitter for new equipment sales, parts and service. “TER Texas is excited about the new partnership with Venco Venturo Industries. This partnership will […]November 20, 2014Previous PagePage 131 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
