Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalGet up close with CAT’s new CT681Recently, Caterpillar announced a second model to its new line of vocationally-focused work trucks and unveiled the Class 8 CT681 truck at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, Ill. The CT681 borrows heavily from the existing CT660 model, but also features a host of enhancements designed specifically for tough vocational applications such as snowplow, […]November 14, 2014VocationalGot a cool looking fleet? Let’s see it.If you spend a lot of money making sure your fleet trucks are attention grabbers, our sister site, CCJ, wants to hear from you. CCJ is currently accepting nominations for its annual Five Flashiest Fleets contest, and the contest is open to all fleets operating equipment that is at least as large as small vans and […]November 12, 2014HomeSEMA rewind: What did you miss?SEMA wrapped its annual show in Las Vegas late last week, and unless you have a small army of people scouting the facility with you, its nearly impossible to see it all. Bruce Smith, our senior editor, spent most of last week walking the show floor – clicking off nearly 22 miles – and readily […]November 11, 2014VocationalFontaine bringing twin-steer suspension to U.S.Fontaine Modification Vocational Services says it has partnered with Canadian-based Simard Suspensions to install and distribute Simard’s patented AMS twin-steer front suspension products in the United States and Mexico. Fontaine is the first post-production installer to complete a long-term working relationship with Simard, offering their tandem steering suspensions that can significantly increase a vehicle’s load capacity […]November 5, 2014ProductsNew Power Stroke fuel pump kitsAlliant Power has released a remanufactured high-pressure fuel pump kit and high-pressure fuel pump installation Kit for the 2008-2010 6.4L Ford Power Stroke. Vehicles with these fuel pumps are subject to a high level of fuel contamination due to improper filtration. This exclusive kit is not offered by the OEM and includes all necessary parts […]November 3, 2014VocationalCAT debuts new set-forward axle vocational truckCaterpillar added a second model to its new line of vocationally-focused work trucks with the unveiling of the Class 8 CT681 truck Thursday at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, Ill. Caterpillar first previewed the new truck at the ConExpo Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. The Edwards launch Thursday gave enhanced […]November 1, 2014ProductsB&W to introduce 16K fifth wheel slider at SEMAB&W Trailer Hitches will introduce its new 16,000-pound Patriot rail-mounted fifth wheel slider hitch at the upcoming 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Patriot 16K RVK3270 hitch complements B&W’s full line of hitches and is built for smooth, flawless and virtually inaudible operation, the company says. Unlocking the slider hitch is made effortless, even […]October 28, 2014TrucksIsuzu, Telogis form telematics partnershipIsuzu Commercial Truck of America says it has become the eighth original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to partner with Telogis to offer telematics as a factory-fit option. A number of OEMs now embed telematics platforms in their vehicles to capture and monitor advanced engine diagnostics data in an effort to help their fleet customers maximize the […]October 26, 2014VocationalReading Truck Body, OEM Systems form CNG partnershipReading Truck Body, LLC, manufacturer of vocational truck bodies, and OEM Systems, LLC, compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion provider, have announced a strategic partnership that offers customers the best one-stop solution in CNG systems for service trucks and fleets. “With OEM Systems’ expansive knowledge and experience with CNG conversions, Reading will deepen its portfolio and broaden […]October 23, 2014ProductsRancho Ram suspension kit gets federal approvalRancho’s competition radius arm suspension system for 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD diesel trucks has met U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 126 – Electronic Stability Control Systems (FMVSS-126) test requirements. The FMVSS-126-certified Rancho Dodge Ram competition radius arm suspension system (RS66453B) provides an additional 4.5 inches of lift and features extended length, competition-style radius […]October 6, 2014Previous PagePage 132 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
