Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)HomeMan working to restore WWII battle-tested Diamond TFrench resident Thierry Becker has begun his latest vehicle restoration project, a U.S. World War II military wrecker built in 1942. The U.S. Army used the Diamond T 969, a 6×6 wrecker with 10-ton lift capacity, to lift and tow disabled vehicles. Like other military trucks, it saw heavy duty under harsh wartime conditions in […]October 5, 2014Class 3-6Mercedes-Benz will introduce new mid-size work van stateside in 2015During a roundtable discussion with North American journalists at the IAA 2014 truck show in Hanover, Germany, Mercedes-Benz executives said they expect strong growth in the large van market in the United States with its Sprinter offering. Year-to-date through August, Mercedes-Benz van sales in the United States are up 21 percent, from 13,200 units to […]September 25, 2014HomePete rolls out right-hand stand-up configuration Model 320Peterbilt Motors Company has announced a new right-hand stand-up configuration of its recently redesigned low-cab forward Model 320 introduced last year. “Industry-wide reception of the new Model 320 has been outstanding and we’re pleased to be expanding its versatility by offering it in a right-hand stand-up configuration,” says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Director of Sales and Marketing. […]September 16, 2014VocationalTEST DRIVE: Eaton’s new Procision transmissionEquipment Editor Jack Roberts visited Detroit, Mich., last week where Eaton introduced a new dual-clutch transmission for use in medium-duty applications. In this video, he takes it for a spin.September 9, 2014ProductsEaton launches new, double-clutch automated Class 6 and 7 transmissionBy Jack Roberts Eaton has launched a new, dual-clutch, automated transmission dubbed the Procision Line, and it debuts in Class 6 and 7 urban delivery markets, including P&D, beverage, school bus and recovery/towing applications. According to John Beering, senior Vice President and general manager of commerical vehicle transmissions for Eaton, the new transmission was designed […]September 4, 2014ProductsNew severe duty brake drum from STEMCOSTEMCO introduced this week its new CentriFuse HD (Heavy Duty) brake drums for severe service applications. Designed to increase performance and safety for both on- and off-highway use, including logging, concrete, dump and refuse hauling, CentriFuse HD brake drums provide up to double the service life of full-cast brake drums. “STEMCO is committed to making […]September 3, 2014ProductsA cobra (not that kind) inspired Ford’s diesel exhaust outletCobras are well known in and around Ford. Carroll Shelby practically made the high-horsepower machines a household name. But in developing the turbo exhaust outlet, or downpipe, of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel, Ford engineers found inspiration from a different kind of Cobra. Ford’s second-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel now boasts 440 […]September 3, 2014VocationalMinimizer celebrating 30 years with $30k giveawayMinimizer is giving away $30,000 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, which is this year, the fender manufacturer announced Aug. 21 at the Great American Trucking Show. The company is giving away $15,000 to an owner-operator and $15,000 to a fleet, and the winners will be named at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March in a […]September 3, 2014ProductsNew off-road truck tire from ToyoOpen Country R/T Fit For Pickups Toyo Tires has introduced a new off-road tire, Open Country R/T by Toyo Tires, the company says offers the perfect blend of excellent off-road traction, durable construction, and aggressive styling, with less on-road noise and a longer-lasting tread. The ability of the Open Country R/T to tackle dirt, sand, and rocks […]September 2, 2014ProductsAlliance Truck Parts releases new MD clutchesAlliance Truck Parts has expanded its clutch line to include four medium-duty clutches as well as seven updated EZ-Assist clutches for the heavy-duty market. These new clutches are all now compatible with newer model-year engines. In addition, the new EZ-Assist clutches are even more durable with improved aftermarket facing, durable power threads on adjusting rings, […]September 1, 2014Previous PagePage 133 of 145Next PageTop StoriesAutonomousAurora, Detmar Logistics partner for autonomous frac sand haulingAurora Innovation has partnered with Detmar Logistics to deploy autonomous trucks in the Permian Basin. The fleet will haul frac sand between Midland and Monahans, Texas.CCJ Top 250Holiday spirits: Averitt adding tanker operation for bourbon clientsEconomic trendsGradual recovery ahead, but full rebound remains elusiveSafety & ComplianceMarijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency saysRegulationsCongress passes reforms for military freight carriers
