Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalVolvo reveals its new VHD Vocational SeriesIts most significant vocational offering in decades. That’s what Volvo said today about its new VHD Vocational Series today which aims for modern aesthetics and improved capability alongside the latest in safety and uptime solutions. “The new Volvo VHD looks every bit as capable as it is, designed to bring new energy into the vocational market,” said […]March 10, 2020ProductsVMAC’s new HVAC Cooling System coming in time for summerVMAC announced at the Work Truck Show today that it plans to formally release its new HVAC Cooling System for VMAC Multifunction in time for the warmer months, enabling its 6-in-1 multi-power system with Cat Power or Kubota engine to provide truck cab cooling. The HVAC Cooling System for VMAC Multifunction will help reduce idling […]March 4, 2020ProductsHellwig rear sway bars now available for 2019-2020 Ford RangerHellwig released new bolt-on rear sway bars for the 2019-2020 Ford Ranger for both stock and lifted ride heights. Available for both two- and four-wheel-drive pickups, the bars are designed to taper body roll and improve driver control during daily driving, towing, hauling and off-roading. “Hellwig’s upgraded rear sway bar delivers a considerable reduction in […]February 25, 2020ProductsNew fuel additive reports 15 percent MPG boostIn early 2015, Andy Hedrick met with an Israeli scientist who invented a fuel nanotechnology the country’s military uses to extend the flight range and engine life of drones. Hedrick negotiated a deal with the scientist to distribute the product in North America. He co-founded TK7 Products with business partner Doug Switzer from the oil […]February 25, 2020Class 3-6Ram ProMaster recalled over defective transmission cableChrysler is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6-liter engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position […]February 18, 2020ProductsOptronics launches new smoke lens LED lampsOptronics International, a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry, announced the introduction of five new LED lamps with Optronics’ unique Smoke-Lens effect. The lamps’ darkened lenses help them blend into a vehicle’s body contours, presenting a clean, non-invasive and stylish look. The Smoke-Lens offering includes 6-inch oval and 4-inch round […]February 18, 2020Class 3-6Near-zero emissions for Ford’s new 7.3-liter V8Near-zero emission options for Class 4-7 trucks and vans are growing thanks to Ford, Landi Renzo and funding incentives. Landi Renzo USA announced a $600,000 award—$300,000 in funding from California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (South Coast AQMD) Clean Fuel and $300,000 from the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)—for Landi Renzo’s near-zero compressed natural […]February 18, 2020VocationalRitchie Bros. biggest equipment auction underway in OrlandoRitchie Bros. kicked off its biggest equipment auction of the year this week in Orlando, Fla. Over 200 acres are filled with 13,000-plus items which will be sold on behalf of over 1,000 sellers. Bid in-person, online or over the phone. A Ritchie Bros. app is also available to help streamline the process. Check out […]February 18, 2020TrucksKenworth joining with Meritor on new T680E electric truckKenworth today announced it will collaborate with Meritor on electric powertrain development for Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicles. The electric Kenworth T680E will be a short-hood day cab in tractor configurations of 4×2 and 6×4 axles and as a 6×4 axle straight truck. The T680E will offer an operating range between 100 to 150 miles, depending on […]February 12, 2020TrucksFedEx hit with winter service disruptions as NWS warns of worse weather to comeFedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to winter weather. Potential delays are possible for package deliveries across the U.S. with a delivery commitment of February 7, 2020. “FedEx is committed to provide service to the best of our ability,” FedEx writes in a press release. “Please continue to check […]February 7, 2020Previous PagePage 16 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRandy Marten previously served as Chief Executive Officer from January 2005 to May 2021, and President from June 1986 to June 2008.RegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitBusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
