Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)Class 3-6XL delivers largest fleet of hybrid vans in California historyXL announced the largest single hybrid van deployment in California history today. California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) received 154 hybrid GMC Savana passenger vans upfit with XL’s driveline hybrid technology. CalVans expects its new vans to deliver a 25 percent increase in fuel economy over its standard gasoline-powered fleet vehicles, saving money on fuel costs while […]March 21, 2019VocationalPenske rolling out FUSO eCanter electric trucksPenske Truck Leasing announced today the addition of FUSO eCanter battery-electric work trucks to its growing logistics, leasing and rental fleets. Penske is among the first fleets to take delivery of these limited-production medium-duty vehicles. “We’re pleased to begin introducing the eCanter into our fleet,” said Brian Hard, president and CEO of Penske Truck Leasing. “We continue […]March 13, 2019TrucksTesla uses its own stock to acquire auto hauling trucksElectric vehicle maker Tesla on Monday notified shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission that, in exchange for nearly 50,000 shares of Tesla stock, the company has acquired portions of Central Valley Auto Transport’s car-hauling fleet. Central Valley, based in Strathmore, Calif., operates a fleet of 95 trucks, according to public information within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]March 12, 2019TrucksTruck carrying missiles crashes in IdahoSome clean-up crews have all the luck. A tractor-trailer loaded with 16 missiles for the U.S. military crashed at a rest stop on Interstate 90 in Idaho on Friday. Idaho State Police say the 47-year-old driver was in a rest stop when he mistakenly drove into the hazardous materials containment area instead of the interstate […]March 12, 2019TrucksCummins electric vans rolling out to USPSCummins announced that it has begun delivering eight all-electric vehicles to the United States Postal Service. The fully-electric Cummins PowerDrive equipped vans are expected to eliminate vehicle emissions and reduce fuel and maintenance costs. The pilot program, made possible by a grant from the California Air Resources Board to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) […]March 12, 2019ProductsHankook launches Dynapro AT2Hankook Tire has launched its Dynapro AT2 (RF11), a redesigned all-terrain tire improves upon its best-selling predecessor AT-m in every category with availability in even more sizes. The Dynapro AT2’s multi-directional tread design ensures stronger traction in wet, winter and off-road conditions, while further decreasing road noise and increasing ride comfort. It offers an even […]March 5, 2019ProductsTransfer Flow 50-gallon tank now available for F-150 Power Stroke dieselTransfer Flow has introduced a 50-gallon high-capacity midship replacement tank for 2018–19 Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel crew cab short bed trucks. The 50-gallon Ford replacement tank is ideal for F-150 Power Stroke owners who want to maximize their fuel capacity and driving range without sacrificing truck bed space. The tank is crafted from ReliaSteel, […]February 27, 2019VocationalRitchie Bros. enjoys largest auction yet in OrlandoRitchie Bros. reported its largest auction ever this past week in Orlando, Fla. What began as a sea of equipment stretching out over 220 acres ebbed away as thousands of buyers placed winning bids over six days on more than 13,350 assets for a record $297 million, a seven percent increase over last year’s total of […]February 26, 2019TrucksTo help meet demand Ford’s F-59 chassis builder will take on Motiv’s all-electric F-59Motiv Power Systems today announced a commitment from Detroit Custom Chassis to install Motiv’s all-electric EPIC chassis on the base Ford F-59 platform. Assembly of Motiv’s EPIC chassis at Detroit Custom’s affiliate Detroit Chassis Plant enables more efficient and cost effective production and reduced build times to meet growing customer demands for zero emission commercial truck offerings. […]February 26, 2019ProductsAmp Americas reports sharp uptick in RNG growth & notes that the fuel is cleaner than electricRenewable Dairy Fuels (RDF), a business unit of Amp Americas, announced that it has increased production at its biogas operation at Fair Oaks Farms by 30 percent. The Indiana project was the first dairy biogas-to-transportation fuel project in the country and now has the capacity to produce over 2.3 million gallons per year of 100 […]February 25, 2019Previous PagePage 24 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.
