Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalGMC HDs Tackle Work 250 Miles Above The Arctic CircleWhen it comes to work environments, nothing is tougher than pipeline work in sub-zero conditionsMarch 12, 2014ProductsNew dump body from Ox BodiesOx Bodies introduces the Stampede Ultralight (UL) series dump body. The Ultralight is well suited for a range of applications from sand-to-small aggregates and asphalt. Ox Bodies says the Ultralight is a lightweight, elliptical dump body combined with traditional Stampede long-term reliability and durability. The Stampede Ultralight is designed for maximizing payload capacity and reducing […]March 11, 2014ProductsRanger Design touts one-step, drop-down ladder systemThe Ranger Max Rack can hold two ladders of 150 pounds each and will fit all vans, but of it is expected to be greatest interest is to the new tall vans coming to market, according to the company’s presentation Wednesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.March 6, 2014VocationalQ&A: Mobil Delvac talks natural gas, next-gen oilPrior to the Technology Maintenance Council’s annual Meeting, CCJ talked to Lilo Hurtado, applications engineer, ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants, about natural gas engine oil and the upcoming introduction of the low viscosity oil category. CCJ: Tell us about the new engine oil for natural gas engines Exxon Mobil will introduce at TMC. Hurtado: Mobil Delvac CNG/LNG […]March 5, 2014TrucksIsuzu rolling out new N-Series trucksIsuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled its lineup of 2014 and 2015 model year N-Series diesel models Wednesday, and also said that it would extend its 24 Months/60,000 Miles Covered Maintenance Program to all the diesel models sold through June 30. The announcements, made in conjunction with the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., were part of the company’s continuing celebration of the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market.March 5, 2014VocationalKenworth T880 making Work Truck Show debutKenworth Truck Company will offer the latest information on its quality diesel and natural gas work trucks and participate in green truck ride-and-drive sessions during the Green Truck Summit and The Work Truck Show March 4-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The annual event is sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). […]February 28, 2014TrucksNew truck from Fuso expected next monthMitsubishi Fuso said Friday they plan to call a press conference at the Work Truck Show March 5 to introduce the company’s newest truck – the 2015 FE130. Technical specs were not made available. The Work Truck Show 2014, North America’s largest work truck event, runs March 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. […]February 21, 2014VocationalFreightliner claims 31 percent slice of vocational market, hungry for moreDaimler Trucks North America and its Freightliner brand finished 2013 with a 31 percent slice of the U.S. vocational market, company officials said at a press conference Tuesday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.February 19, 2014TrucksPenske takes delivery of 10,000th Hino truckHino Trucks recently held a ceremony to commemorate the delivery of the 10,000th Hino truck to Penske Truck Leasing (PTL). The ceremony took place at Hino’s plant in Williamstown, W.Va. in front of its assembly team members and top management from Hino and Penske Truck Leasing. “We congratulate the entire team at Hino and Toyota […]February 17, 2014HomeTEST DRIVE: Pete’s Model 567 Dump TruckBelow is a recap of CCJ executive editor Jack Roberts’ recent test drive of a Peterbilt 567. To read his full report, click here. Given the realities of truck design today, Peterbilt’s Model 567 simply did not spring into existence all on its own. The truck is derived from the company’s Model 579 tractor, which […]February 14, 2014Previous PagePage 138 of 145Next PageTop StoriesAutonomousRail companies wary of trucking's adoption of autonomous trucksUnion Pacific and Norfolk Southern argue their merger is vital to survive the "intensifying" threat of driverless trucks and autonomous vehicle technology.AutonomousAurora, Detmar Logistics partner for autonomous frac sand haulingCCJ 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 says
