Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksCrash kills cop; trucker faces murder chargeThe driver of a tractor-trailer that struck a stopped police car recently on Interstate 64 in Louisville, Kentucky pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and driving under the influence. Roger Burdette, 60, was arraigned in Jefferson District Court in connection with the crash that killed a 32-year-old Louisville police detective on Christmas eve who […]January 1, 2019TrucksGetting plugged in: UPS, GreenBiz study offers closer look at fleet electrificationWhile adding electric vehicles to a fleet line-up may seem like a revolutionary idea, UPS first put battery-powered delivery trucks to work in the 1930s. So, when the iconic P&D leader talks about fleet electrification, it’s certainly a good idea to listen. In this case, UPS recently announced a joint study with GreenBiz which takes […]December 30, 2018ProductsBDS suspension kits ready for 2019 F-150BDS Suspension is now shipping a full lineup of suspension systems and accessories for the 2019 Ford F-150 two- and four-wheel drive trucks. Available in 2.5-, 4-, and 6-inch lift heights along with FOX shocks/coilovers, upper control arm kits, Recoil traction bars and more, BDS Suspension strives to provide plenty of suspension options that allow […]December 27, 2018TrucksFrost & Sullivan: Connected, autonomous commercial vehicles face daunting cyber threatsComplex cybersecurity threats, where security breaches could have devastating consequences in terms of lost productivity, disrupted supply chains, and plummeting revenues, are among lingering concerns for connected and autonomous vehicles, according to a recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan. The agency estimates that 55 percent of trucks in North America and 43 percent of trucks in Europe will be connected by […]December 26, 2018TrucksSelf-driving electric P&D vans headed for TexasThe EV march into the commercial sector continues as California start-up Udelv prepares to roll-out autonomous delivery vans (ADV) in Houston, Texas. Udelv recently announced a deal with Texas-based auto parts distributor XL Parts to provide up to 10 self-driving electric vans with the first one scheduled for delivery during the first half of 2019. […]December 26, 2018ProductsSuperlift launches high-performance Black Diamond suspension lineSuperlift, a Truck Hero company, recently unveiled Black Diamond, a new, high performance product line. Black Diamond suspension kits feature heavier plate steel and King Shocks which are used in off-road racing. All Black Diamond suspension kits are built in the U.S. and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Black Diamond’s anticipated launch date is April/May 2019. […]December 26, 2018TrucksRecord number of OEMs, Peyton & Archie Manning & new Canadian Club Reception at Work Truck Show 2019A record number of commercial vehicle manufacturers will be exhibiting at The Work Truck Show 2019. Volvo Trucks is the latest OEM to join the largest work truck show in North America. Other manufacturers for 2019 include Chevrolet Commercial Vehicles, Ford Commercial Vehicles, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Freightliner Trucks, Hino Trucks, International Truck, Isuzu Commercial […]December 23, 2018ProductsTwo Hankook tire choices available for 2019 Ford RangerHankook Tire continues its collaboration with Ford by supplying two tire options for the new 2019 Ford Ranger. The Ranger will come standard with Hankook Tire’s Dynapro HT (Pattern RH12), with the available choice of the more off-road focused Dynapro AT-m (Pattern RF10). “Hankook Tire is excited to be a part of launch of the […]December 23, 2018TrucksRenewable Natural Gas industry looks back at impressive growth in 2018The Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. At its recent annual conference in Dana Point, Calif. the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas reported that the industry surpassed 85 RNG production facilities in North America, up from the 41 facilities built between 1982 and 2014. Membership in the coalition has […]December 20, 2018TrucksDaimler delivers its first electric eM2 truck to PenskeDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) delivered its first electric Freightliner eM2 truck today to Penske Truck Leasing, fulfilling its promise to put an electric commercial truck in customer hands in 2018. Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of DTNA, ceremonially handed over the eM2 key to Brian Hard, president and CEO of Penske Truck Leasing, during an […]December 20, 2018Previous PagePage 29 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.
