Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksTruck’s collisions owed to medical emergencyWatching this tractor-trailer swerving across a busy Minnesota highway and crashing into barriers is unnerving to the say the least. State troopers report that the driver had actually been having a medical emergency and after undergoing treatment was expected to be okay. Amazingly, the truck did not collide with other vehicles but instead struck highway […]June 5, 2019ProductsFactor 55 launches two new tow strapsFactor 55 introduced two new tow straps this week. “You asked for it and we listened. Take a look at our new Made In USA tow straps. These straps are tested and made to Factor 55 specifications by a certified USA rigging manufacturer,” the company states in its press release. The straps are offered in […]June 5, 2019ProductsBoss Snowplow launches new products ahead of winterBoss Snowplow has expanded its snow and ice removal products for the upcoming winter storm season. The newest members of the Boss family are the Forge 2.0 Long Bed spreader and the SK-R 6 compact vehicle plow, both extensions of popular Boss collections. Additionally, the popular D-Force accessory is now available for DXT Plows. “At Boss, we’re focused on every aspect […]May 29, 2019HomeSouthern California’s first electric trash truck goes to workBYD announced that Southern California’s first electric refuse truck went to work this week in the City of Carson. City officials alongside Waste Resources Technologies (WRT) unveiled the all-electric side-loader refuse truck which was built by BYD and spec’d with an Amrep body. The truck was on display last month at the Advanced Clean Transportation […]May 29, 2019Products2019 F-150 & F-150 Raptor get more power through Roush Performance PacsThose looking for more power and stronger exhaust notes for the 3.5-liter equipped 2019 F-150 and 2019 F-150 Raptor can now turn to Roush for help. The performance experts recently announced Level 1 and Level 2 Performance Pacs for Ford’s standard and High Output EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6 that add 71 and 57 more horses respectively. […]May 29, 2019TrucksUPS announces historic RNG purchaseUPS announced today an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to purchase 170 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) through 2026. This is the largest commitment for use of RNG to date by any company in the U.S. RNG is a key part of UPS’s strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to 40 […]May 22, 2019Class 3-6Lightning unveils faster, longer range electric Ford Transit 350HDLightning Systems, a global developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, today announced the introduction of a longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD. Thanks to new thermally-managed lithium nickel manganese cobalt […]May 21, 2019VocationalMack unveils all-electric LR refuse truckMack has gone electric. The iconic truck maker unveiled its highly anticipated all-electric Mack LR refuse truck today at WasteExpo 2019. Powered by an electric Mack drivetrain, the Mack LR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) demonstrator will begin real-world testing in 2020 in the demanding operations of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). “The Mack LR […]May 7, 2019Vocational2018 F-650 recall for brake light issueCurbtender is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and QT06 vehicles with curbtenders equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a […]May 7, 2019Class 3-6Seat cushion recall for Ford Transit, Transit Connect & Ram ProMasterTransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Ram ProMaster vans modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in […]May 7, 2019Previous PagePage 22 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.
