Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsNo lift required for Fab Four 40-inch tire open fender systemLifted trucks can present some headaches in terms of handling, towing and bed access. The Fab Fours Open Fender System for the 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 & 3500 enables the addition of a 40-inch tire without a lift. A leveling kit, which is included, allows the pickup to maintain its factory ride and eliminates the […]February 4, 2019HomeTow truck driver shoots other driver who responded to same accidentA tow truck driver was critically injured Saturday in Pittsburgh after being shot by another driver who had responded to the same accident. Pittsburgh Public Safety reported that several tow trucks had shown up to an accident Saturday afternoon on Washington Boulevard about four miles east of downtown Pittsburgh. An argument there between two drivers […]February 3, 2019ProductsARIES takes a step up with AscentStep running boardsARIES announced this week the launch of an all-new running board designed with high-end style in mind. AscentStep 5-1/2” running boards feature a sleek profile, unique dual-construction step pads, a highly durable build and a no-drill installation using the VersaTrac mounting system. ARIES AscentSteps are engineered with a teardrop-shaped profile and seamlessly blended, rounded end caps […]January 31, 2019VocationalRitchie Bros. on track for best Orlando auction yetAdding 20 extra acres for equipment display, Ritchie Bros. is aiming to make the February 2019 Orlando auction its best yet. With three weeks remaining until the six-day mega auction, there are already over 11,500 equipment items and trucks listed to be sold for companies across the U.S. and internationally—up approximately 15 percent from the […]January 31, 2019TrucksVolkswagen reveals electric dune buggyAfter revealing a concept electric van and talking of producing an electric pickup, EV-minded Volkswagen announced today that it’s made an electric dune buggy. Taking its cues from popular dune buggies in the U.S., the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the new platform is. “A buggy […]January 30, 2019HomeSiriusXM to become standard on all Toyota vehiclesSiriusXM announced today that its satellite radio service will become standard later this year on all Toyota vehicles. SiriusXM’s current agreement with Toyota will extend to 2028 and paves the way for new head units which will be installed in model year 2020 Toyota cars, trucks and vans. Those vehicles are expected to roll out […]January 30, 2019TrucksHours regs suspended in 23 states ahead of winter stormThe coldest weather in years will put millions of people and animals throughout the midwestern United States at risk for hypothermia and frostbite to occur in minutes during the final days of January: https://t.co/SExvIDDjJB pic.twitter.com/mfgVZcsScB — AccuWeather (@breakingweather) January 28, 2019 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has expanded its regional emergency declaration from Jan. 18 to […]January 28, 2019TrucksRyder expands truck sharing platform to Florida“Somebody had to do it,” says Marco Ardila, a 31-year-old CEO of Firstway Logistics Trucking, when he heard of a new sharing platform for commercial vehicles, COOP by Ryder. “The first thing that crossed my mind is this could be Airbnb for the trucking business,” he says. In his personal life, Ardila has used the […]January 27, 2019Class 3-6BMW i3 batteries will power Motiv’s all-electric trucks, vans and busesMotiv Power Systems (Motiv) announced today a supply agreement with BMW to integrate the automaker’s proven i3 lithium-ion battery packs into its EPIC chassis for the production of all-electric commercial trucks, vans and buses. BMW AG, which became a leader in vehicle electrification with its all-electric i3 passenger cars, will be providing Motiv with its latest, third […]January 24, 2019ProductsCrescent launches new JOBOX steel mesh cabinetsCrescent JOBOX, a premier hand tool brand of Apex Tool Group, introduced today its new mesh cabinets designed to be more flexible without skimping on security or storage capacity. Available in three sizes, the new line of cabinets are designed for security, versatility, visibility and portability. “The benefits of the new Crescent JOBOX Mesh Cabinet […]January 24, 2019Previous PagePage 26 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.
