Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsNew polyethylene fuel tank for Ford dieselsTitan Fuel Tanks has started shipping its new 40-gallon, cross-linked polyethylene, rear-aft fuel tank engineered to fit 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 diesel cab and chassis trucks. Titan says its new tank virtually eliminates the service and maintenance issues associated with diesel fuel line contamination originating in OE and aftermarket steel fuel tanks. Formed from […]August 29, 2014TrucksFuso develops new idle limiter for Canter trucksMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) says it has developed an Idle Limit System (ILS) option that can be applied to any of its 2012 through 2015 model-year Fuso Canter work trucks. The ILS programming can be activated at a port-of-entry or by any authorized Mitsubishi Fuso dealer and can be set at the […]August 27, 2014TrucksNew regional, PU&D tire from BridgestoneBridgestone’s Firestone FS561 is an on-highway all-position radial tire designed to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling and is recommended for steering applications in regional and pickup-and-delivery use. A rugged casing with sidewall protector ribs is engineered to resist cuts, snags and abrasions from curbing and impacts, while the sidewall design helps reduce tire […]August 26, 2014VocationalDriller puts bi-fuel F-250s to work in Colorado playA day in the life of a bi-fuel pickup truck in Noble Energy’s fleet includes getting around in the resource-rich Denver-Julesburg Basin, east of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado – putting about 1,800 miles a month on the hard working truck. Noble Energy’s fleet of over 100 natural gas trucks comprises roughly 10 per cent of its […]August 22, 2014ProductsAdrian Steel adds new storage options, trade packages for 2015 Ford TransitAdrian Steel Co. is now offering a new line of products designed specifically for the 2015 Ford Transit, including package solutions customized for a variety of trades and professions.August 22, 2014VocationalKenworth adds NatGas engine to T880Kenworth says it will add an optional factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G 400hp natural gas engine to its T880 vocational truck. Generating 14,500 ft/lbs or torque, the engine is available with a manual, automatic or Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission. Kenworth says the natural gas option for the T880 is well-suited for dump, mixers, refuse and pickup  and […]August 15, 2014Class 3-6Flooring system adds passenger, cargo space to vansFenton Mobility of Jamestown, New York has announced two new aftermarket options in the AbiliTraX flooring platform family for Transit, Sprinter, RAM Promaster and similar vehicles. The new options allow an owner to easily add passengers seating when needed and the ability and convenience to regain that space for cargo in minutes. The company says AbiliTrax exceeded CMVSS […]August 7, 2014VocationalHendrickson PLS available for vocational trucksHendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems introduced Tuesday its new Progressive Load Spring (PLS) for HaulMaax vocational rear suspension system. The PLS is an elastomeric spring which works in concert with the bolster springs in Hendrickson’s Vari-Rate Spring system. The company says its new Progressive Load Spring will improve the already rugged and reliable HaulMaax rear […]August 7, 2014ProductsHogebuilt adds stainless steel full tandem fendersHogebuilt has introduced a new line of stainless steel full tandem fenders. The new mid-grade product line provides the distinctive Hogebuilt look with a 3 in. signature flange produced in 14 gauge 430 bright anneal stainless steel, the company says. The fender are handcrafted featuring a mirror shine and available both regular (5506) and low […]August 4, 2014VocationalPete offers online spec’ing tool for 579Pick a color. Select a sleeper, or go with a day cab. Fine tune your Paccar MX-13 engine ratings. Make the Model 579 of your desire with a new configurator tool available at www.peterbilt.com recently introduced by Peterbilt Motors Company. “The new online configurator lets users build their own Model 579 in a fun, immersive way,” says […]August 4, 2014Previous PagePage 134 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
