Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsWinter introduces V-Plow Guard system to contractor marketAs part of its initiative to bring its commercial solutions to the contractor market, Winter Equipment is announcing the launch of its V-Plow Guard system. Winter’s V-Plow Guard system is a complete system featuring steel blades, center and outer PlowGuards, hardware and installation instructions. All steel is reinforced with Winter carbide matrix hard facing weld, […]September 20, 2018TrucksNew life for diesel: Cummins control system reduces emissions to levels previously thought unfeasibleDon’t count diesel out. Cummins announced a concept diesel emissions system today at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany which the company says will increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions to levels previously thought impractical. The concept emissions control system now under development by Cummins, combines the turbocharged air management with the exhaust […]September 19, 2018TrucksFedEx technician wins 2018 National Technician Skills CompetitionThe American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council announced this week that Phil Pinter, a technician with FedEx Freight from Ida, Michigan, was named the grand champion of the 2018 National Technician Skills Competition, known as the SuperTech competition. Pinter bested 95 other finalists in the TMCSuperTech heavy-duty division. In addition, Ferris State University student […]September 19, 2018VocationalZF rounds out electric drive offeringAs part of its “Smart Logistics” theme at IAA 2018, ZF announced it is rolling out zero-emission axles for all vehicle classes and has received more than 1,000 orders for its AxTrax AVE electric portal axles as the growth of electric-driven commercial vehicles continues to grow worldwide. ZF said that when in service the axles […]September 19, 2018TrucksCARB awards $41M for fuel cell project at Port of Los AngelesIn another nod to hydrogen fuel cell technology, the State of California revealed plans on Friday to award $41 million to the Port of Los Angeles for the Zero-Emission and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) project. The total project cost for this initial phase is $82,568,872, with partners providing 50.2 percent, or $41,446,612 in match […]September 18, 2018VocationalNo CDL or HAZMAT required to haul bulk diesel thanks to Thunder Creek’s upfit on Ford F-550 chassisThunder Creek’s new medium-duty truck body, the Multi-Tank Upfit, is designed so drivers can haul bulk diesel fuel without a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement. The new product, designed for the Ford F-550 chassis, follows the company’s introduction earlier this year of its Multi-Tank Trailers that also allow drivers to haul bulk diesel fuel without a CDL or HAZMAT […]September 18, 2018TrucksSoCalGas to offer renewable natural gas at fueling stationsSouthern California Gas Co. today announced it will soon be selling renewable natural gas (RNG) for the first time at the 25 utility-owned natural gas vehicle fueling stations across its service territory, as well as at six fueling stations in the San Diego area. Last month, the utility received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission […]September 17, 2018TrucksPenske honors 221 truck drivers for safe drivingPenske Logistics recently honored 221 of its truck drivers for outstanding safety milestones at its locations across North America. The company debuted the next phase of its truck driver safety recognition program by naming the first-ever Platinum and Gold classes. The Platinum class honors drivers with 15 consecutive years of safe driving. The Gold class […]September 16, 2018TrucksCalifornia start-up announces historic autonomous delivery van deal with Oklahoma grocery chainAutonomous delivery vehicle (ADV) start-up Udelv announced today a historic deal to supply a chain of Oklahoma grocery stores with a fleet of self-driving vans. Udelv’s agreement with Narnia Road and Esperanza Real Estate Investments will see its first ADV rolling out in Oklahoma City during the first quarter of next year. Nine other vans […]September 14, 2018ProductsMeritor P600 planetary axles offer new features for off-highway applicationsMeritor announced today that its award-winning P600 planetary axles are available with optional 5-planet wheel-ends and can now be configured for use with central tire inflation systems (CTIS). The optional 5-planet wheel-ends allow a 20 percent higher gross combined axle weight rating (GCWR) over the 4-planet version and feature integrated cooling technology to reduce axle […]September 13, 2018Previous PagePage 38 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.
