Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsCooper Tire adds three more sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire lineCooper Tire & Rubber Company has added new sizes to its popular Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is engineered to withstand the demands of drop deck and spread axle trailers. The tire is now available in sizes 295/75R22.5 LR H, 11R22.5 LR H and 11R24.5 LR H. The RM272 features a premium, high-scrub tread compound […]July 3, 2018Class 3-6Certain 2018 E-450 transit vans recalled for loose U-boltsMORryde International is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened and could separate resulting in a loss of control and a possible crash. MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers. Dealers will […]July 2, 2018TrucksCalifornia ditching diesel by providing fleets with nat gas trucksSouthern California Gas Co. announced the company’s latest efforts to help California fleets obtain funding for the purchase of new near-zero emissions heavy-duty natural gas trucks. SoCalGas representatives supported 21 fleet owners operating within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with the Carl Moyer Program, funding applications for 209 new near-zero emissions natural gas trucks. So […]July 2, 2018TrucksNikola inks deal to support hydrogen fueling infrastructure rolloutNikola Motor Company has signed a deal with Norway-based dedicated hydrogen company Nel ASA for delivery of 448 electrolyzers and associated fueling equipment, which will be used to support Nikola’s development of a hydrogen station infrastructure in the U.S. Late last year, the two companies announced an exclusive partnership aimed at developing low-cost, renewable hydrogen production and […]July 1, 2018TrucksCloser look: Peterbilt’s fully electric Model 579 demonstration tractorDuring a press event at the Paccar Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, Peterbilt provided an opportunity to ride along in the fully electric Model 579 demonstration tractor, one of two electric prototypes Peterbilt first introduced at the ACT Expo and Waste Expo shows earlier this year. The electric 579 was designed for use in drayage […]June 28, 2018Class 3-6Ram announces changes & prices for 2019 ProMaster & ProMaster City vansRam announced today that it’s increased both payload and towing ratings for the 2019 Ram ProMaster. Ram has also updated the exterior of its popular ProMaster and ProMaster City vans. The most notable visual cues are the redesign of both vans’ front fascias now integrating the ‘RAM’ grille theme carried over from the pickup line. […]June 27, 2018TrucksTelematics data show drivers in rural states the most dangerousWidespread use of telematics devices to monitor vehicle and driver performance gives fleet technology suppliers plenty of data to analyze and identify macro-level trends. Recently, Verizon Connect analyzed driving data from its customers to identify states with the safest and most dangerous commercial drivers. Its analysis accounted for harsh acceleration, harsh braking, harsh cornering, and […]June 27, 2018TrucksRNG Coalition applauds EPA’s proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard which calls for 32 percent increase in cellulosic biofuelThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Volume Obligations (RVO) today under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “The EPA’s proposed 2019 cellulosic biofuel RVO of 381 million gallons represents a 32 percent increase over the 2018 level,” said Johannes Escudero, CEO of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG […]June 26, 2018Class 3-6Spartan chills Ford fleet event with its reefer 2019 TransitSpartan Fleet Vehicles and Services recently revealed its refrigerated 2019 Ford Transit van in Washington, D.C. Spartan, which calls the van the industry’s most advanced temperature-controlled cargo van conversion, let attendees at the 2019 MY Ford Fleet Preview at FedEx Field get a closer look. “We’re committed to understanding our customer’s unique needs and delivery challenges. […]June 25, 2018TrucksFamily of man killed after striking parked truck gets lawsuit approval from Wyoming Supreme CourtCRST Expedited will face trial in a wrongful death lawsuit after the Wyoming Supreme Court overturned a lower court judgement that sided with the company in the case. The lawsuit was brought by the family of a motorist who struck a parked CRST Expedited truck, killing the car’s driver. On June 8, the justices voted 3-2 […]June 24, 2018Previous PagePage 45 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitLandstar is seeking to sell or dispose of Mexican subsidiary Landstar Metro.BusinessC.R. 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