Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksWABCO announces 2019 Demo DaysWABCO announced that it is taking its technologies on the road with its continuing series of demo days across the U.S. WABCO Demo Days, which the company started more than two decades ago, allow customers to experience the company’s technologies on vehicles in on-road situations. WABCO’s 2019 Demo Days program recently visited Fontana, Calif., and Portland, Ore. […]May 6, 2019ProductsWoodbine launches lightweight liftgate linesWith the ongoing push for cleaner emissions and improved fuel economy Woodbine Manufacturing launched a business in North America that will offer lightweight aluminum liftgates. Anteo USA will debut three aluminum medium to heavy-duty liftgate lines: Tuckunders (REP Series), Retractables (F3RE Series) and Cantilevers (F3CL Series). Each liftgate line comes with standard and optional features […]May 6, 2019Class 3-6Defective seat leads to Ford, Ram van recallCertain 2016-2018 Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats are being recalled because of a seat defect. When the seat back 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 a crash or […]May 5, 2019ProductsTuffy launches new security console insert for 2019 Ram truckTuffy Security Products has expanded their security console insert product line with a new model for 2019 Ram pickups. As part of the continuously growing product line, the new Ram Security Console Model 354 Insert is concealed under the OEM sliding tray. Constructed of 16-gauge steel with a durable texture powder coat finish, the Model […]May 5, 2019TrucksAccident-free UPS driver retires after 43 years, 6 million milesAnyone who’s ever driven in Atlanta traffic can’t help but be impressed with the driving record of recently-retired UPS driver Jimmy Howard. After 43 years and six million miles navigating the whacky and often frustrating roads and highways of Atlanta, Howard retired accident free—both on-the-job and during his personal commutes as well. Howard credits God […]May 2, 2019ProductsToyo debuts new all-season pickup tireIt is available in a full range of P/Euro-Metric and LT sizes with load ratings of 1,874 lbs. to 3,858 lbs., and up to load range E for one-ton pickups.May 1, 2019TrucksLightning Systems announces new powertrain for F-59Fleets looking to buy new zero-emission step-side vans or retrofit their current vehicles can turn to Lightning Systems and their newly announced battery-electric powertrain options for Ford’s popular F-59. Lightning’s 241-hp powertrain delivers 790 lb.-ft. of torque and is available for all F-59 variants ranging from 16,000 to 22,000-pound GVWR. The Colorado-based company has already […]April 30, 2019ProductsCanada-based RTX Wheels launches in the U.S. with ‘ambitious growth plan’RTX Wheels, Canada’s leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive wheels, has launched its full line of products in the U.S. for a wide range of makes including Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Nissan, Ram and Toyota trucks. RTX’s wide range of steel and alloy wheels is now available online and through local and national retailers. The […]April 30, 2019HomeVehicle Reman among companies celebrated by Texas governorRemanufacturing has long played an important role in the auto industry from steering racks to starters, A/C compressors and, in the case of a company in Texas, an entire vehicle. Vehicle Reman, which stands out as the nation’s only company dedicated to remanufacturing Class 1-5 pickup trucks, vans, box trucks, SUVs and cars recently got […]March 29, 2019HomeRand McNally tailors telematics for localized fleetsRand McNally today announced that it is expanding its telematics portfolio to serve local business fleets through its proprietary DriverConnect software platform. DriverConnect for local fleets will empower managers overseeing deliveries, home repair services, utilities and more, to: Quickly and easily monitor vehicles in near real time from a computer screen in the office or on […]March 28, 2019Previous PagePage 23 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.
