Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalKenworth now taking orders for W990Kenworth’s new W990 is now available for order. The W990 leverages the 67-year evolution of the popular W900, the longest running vehicle model in U.S. history. Designed for over-the-road and vocational applications, the Kenworth W990 is available in day cab, 40-inch flat top, and both 52-inch and 76-inch mid-roof sleeper configurations. “The Kenworth W990’s outstanding […]December 20, 2018VocationalChevy rolls out first-ever Silverado medium-duty trucks to dealers nationwideThe wait is over. The Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD chassis cab trucks — the first-ever medium-duty Silverado trucks — are in production and on their way to dealerships starting today. The trucks, which were first shown to the public at the 2018 NTEA Work Truck Show, are designed to be the most customer-focused […]December 19, 2018ProductsFactor 55 demo shows strength of Extreme Duty Soft ShacklesCustomers asked and Factor 55 has delivered. Following ongoing requests, the vehicle recovery company that specializes in all things winches, released a video demonstrating the strength of their Extreme Duty Soft Shackles. Here’s what they had to say: Thanks for your patience on this. Here is the video of our soft shackle knot position test […]December 19, 2018ProductsApps set realistic fuel targets, coach drivers for savingsJamie Hagen, owner of Hell Bent Express, has a fleet of three — and soon to be four — trucks leased to Viessman Trucking, a liquid bulk hauler in Gary, SD. To help the business grow, Hagen decided to use PedalCoach, a real-time driver fuel efficiency training application from LinkeDrive. The app has helped its […]December 17, 2018TrucksGender identity, safe hauling law & DUI ignition device among new California motorist laws for 2019Given the old saying, “As California goes, so goes the country,” we thought we’d fill you in on the Golden State’s new motorist laws which go into effect on January 1. Some items on the list? Temporary license plate program, gender identity, the DUI ignition interlocking device and safe hauling requirements. Also, ditch the mannequin! […]December 17, 2018TrucksVolvo VNR electric truck coming to North AmericaProviding more clarity on its game plan toward an electric truck solution for the North American market, Volvo Trucks North America announced it is moving forward with an electric version of its 2017-launched Volvo VNR regional tractor originally developed for and produced in North America. Dubbed the VNR Electric, the tractor will be put into test operations […]December 13, 2018HomeSteven Brain earns top honors at 13th annual Rush Tech Skills RodeoSteven Brain grew up around vehicles. He says he can remember as a kid, sitting on rollers under a car holding a flashlight for his father, who was an automotive enthusiast and electrical engineer. Brain says it was those experiences that led him into a career working as a commercial truck technician and, Tuesday, probably […]December 12, 2018TrucksNew supercapacitor battery tech offers more range for electric AVEVAI vans and trucksAVEVAI, a new B2B e-mobility and logistics solutions and technology company based in Singapore, recently launched a line of electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) that use supercapacitor battery technology for greater range. AVEVAI’s box trucks and vans, which debuted late last month in China at the 5th Guangzhou International Electric Vehicles Show, have been designed […]December 12, 2018TrucksAs Class 8 market booms, Rush working to expand medium-duty, aftermarket reachGrowth potential in medium-duty truck sales and aftermarket parts and service is creating optimism for Rush Enterprises into 2019 and beyond, said Chairman, President and CEO Rusty Rush during a press briefing Tuesday at the 2018 Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo in San Antonio. With one of the strongest Class 8 new truck sales years […]December 12, 2018TrucksBiometrics boom: Hertz is first to allow vehicle rentals using your faceBiometrics is merging into the fast lane with Hertz’ announcement this week of its facial recognition technology checkout system which allows you to rent a vehicle using your face at the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Hertz Fast Lane powered by CLEAR is designed to get drivers onto the road in 30 […]December 12, 2018Previous PagePage 30 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.
