Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsNew load supports from Air Lift for Ram 3/4 tonAir Lift Company says it has engineered two new load support solutions specifically developed for the redesigned suspension system on the 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 three-quarter-ton pickup truck chassis to improve ride quality, handling and safety when towing and hauling heavy loads The major change to the 2014 Ram HD chassis is a new […]August 4, 2014VocationalDTNA touts vocational market leadership, offers ISX12 G engine for 114SDIn 2010, Daimler Trucks North America sets is sights on becoming the market leader in the vocational market within five years.July 30, 2014TrucksLost-luggage delivery fleet shifts to e-commerce, profits from simple recyclingIn entrepreneur-speak, it’s called a ‘pivot’: Manko Delivery Systems got its start delivering mishandled luggage for airlines, but when baggage fees brought the market to a halt in 2008 the company developed a plan to become a one-stop shop for e-commerce and home delivery. “I tried to get us diversified,” says COO Bryan Bilchik.July 28, 2014TrucksBridgestone rebrands GCR Tires & Service storesBridgestone Americas Tire Operations has unveiled its newly rebranded GCR Tires & Service division. The rebranding effort signifies BATO’s pledge to be the leading provider of commercial tires and service in North America.July 17, 2014TrucksFreightliner Custom Chassis releases mobile appFreightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has released a new mobile app that connects customers with its nationwide dealer and service network from anywhere around the clock. The 24/7 Direct app from FCCC made its debut in Apple’s App Store for the iOS mobile operating system this week, joining recently released versions of the app for […]July 10, 2014TrucksNew liftgate from Tommy GateTommy Gate has released a new Tuckunder Series Liftgate (TKT) for flatbed, stake, and van bodies. TKT Models, the first Tuckunder-style liftgates ever produced by Tommy Gate, incorporate a wide-arm, dual-cylinder design along with numerous installation, operation, and service features to maximize both operator and upfitter convenience. TKT Models are initially being offered with self-leveling, […]July 9, 2014TrucksMercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025: On the road today with the truck of tomorrowJust over 30 km of autobahn, with interspersed open stretches, slow-moving traffic and a broken-down passenger car. So nothing special? On the contrary: there is a truck driver at the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025, but something else exercises control in this situation: The “Highway Pilot” drives the truck autonomously. The driver attends to other matters […]July 4, 2014VocationalWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: You can run…[youtube BwqEHbLh_QE nolink] You can run, but when you’re driving a stolen truck that weighs over 100,000 pounds it’s nearly impossible to hide. The driver leads police on a four-hour chase at blistering speeds – upwards of 35 mph! All told, this case covered lass than 150 miles.July 1, 2014ProductsNew lightweight sidewallSupreme Industries has introduced a new lightweight sidewall, which the company says will allow fleet operators and other delivery truck owners to increase payload capacity, decreasing their overall operating costs per load. FiberPanel HC, the truck body side wall design exclusive to Supreme Industries, is now available on Supreme’s Van Body or Iner-City truck bodies. […]July 1, 2014VocationalDTNA rolls out new parts ordering platform for fleetsDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced Tuesday the launch of a new online parts ordering tool. Pinnacle Truck Parts, an e-commerce platform that facilitates transactions between customers and DTNA’s parts and service network, was created to deliver uptime by simplifying and expediting the parts ordering process. It is the latest addition to a suite of services offered […]June 26, 2014Previous PagePage 135 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
