Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsEnerSys battery, electrical system tester offers PC interface & more accurate resultsEnerSys’ OBT2000HD Odyssey Advanced Battery and Electrical System Analyzer offers a user-friendly PC interface and features single-load dynamic resistance technology engineered for more accurate results. The OBT2000HD has a 14.8-foot cable and features a test range of 40 to 6,000 cold-cranking amps, a voltage range of 1.5Vdc to 60Vdc and an operating temperature of 32 […]August 9, 2018ProductsPilot Flying J launches its own line of heavy-duty diesel motor oilPilot Flying J has launched its own heavy-duty diesel motor oil, now available at all company locations and priced at $16.99 per gallon. PFJ Heavy Duty 10W-30 and Heavy Duty 15W-40 oils are formulated to provide soot control, reduced deposits, long-lasting wear protection and high performance in all on- and off-highway, farm, construction and mining applications. […]August 8, 2018TrucksTwo women highlighted in Mack’s latest RoadLife episode“Breaking the Mold,” the fourth episode of Mack Trucks’ RoadLife series released today on roadlife.tv and Amazon Prime Video, shares the stories of two women blazing trails in the trucking industry, in which women make up just 12 percent of the workforce. “I never thought my life would be with trucks,” said Raquel Renda, vice president […]August 7, 2018TrucksThe Work Truck Show 2019 to host concurrent Green Truck Summit & Fleet Technical Congress sessionsThe Association for the Work Truck Industry is expanding available educational opportunities at The Work Truck Show 2019 by offering a new option for registrants to attend Green Truck Summit and Fleet Technical Congress sessions. The Work Truck Show 2019 runs March 5–8, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Educational sessions begin March 5, and the […]August 7, 2018ProductsBFGoodrich says its new Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 is its toughest off-road tire yetBFGoodrich recently announced that it’s launched its toughest off-road tire yet, the Mud-Terrain T/A KM3. The Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 is available for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. “Built with steel-belted radial construction and adapted from race-proven technology designed for Baja 1000-winning tires, the new UTV offerings balance maximum toughness with minimal weight,” BFGoodrich states in its press release. The […]August 5, 2018ProductsGroendyke looking to add brake-activated flashing lights to trailersGroendyke Transport (No. 106 on the CCJ Top 250) is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to allow it to use pulsating brake lamps in addition to steady burning brake lights. In its application, the Oklahoma-based hazmat tanker fleet says it assessed “what it could do to prevent other drivers from rear ending Groendyke […]August 2, 2018VocationalIsuzu produces 50,000th gasoline-powered N-Series truckIsuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that their 50,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck rolled off the assembly line today in Charlotte, Michigan. Isuzu, the top selling brand of low cab forward trucks in the U.S., was the first OEM to offer gasoline-powered low cab forward trucks in North America. Assembly of the truck began at […]August 1, 2018ProductsRanger launches new generation of van shelvingRanger Design announced today the launch of a new generation of shelving that the company says may outlast the vans it’s installed in. Ranger’s new shelving units feature black end-panels and aluminum extrusions to increase payload capacity. Shelf trays are built from marine‑grade plywood with a dynamic load capacity of over 200 lbs. “With a 10‑year […]August 1, 2018TrucksToyota’s second generation hydrogen fuel cell truck gets longer range & a sleeperToyota unveiled its second hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck today before a crowd of media and industry leaders during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. The new truck, known internally as ‘Beta’ expands on the capabilities of Toyota’s first Project Portal test vehicle by increasing the estimated […]July 31, 2018Class 3-6Daimler splitting into three separate businessesGiven the global scope of its business and the technologies and trends that have put each under siege, Daimler announced Thursday it would split the company into three legally independent entities. Mercedes-Benz AG will serve as the company’s car and van division, Daimler Truck AG as the commercial truck and bus segment and Daimler Mobility AG will focus on […]July 26, 2018Previous PagePage 42 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitLandstar is seeking to sell or dispose of Mexican subsidiary Landstar Metro.BusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerBusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?MaintenanceEPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
