Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsBDS Suspension launches coilover lift kits for 2001-2010 GM heavy-duty pickupsBDS Suspension announced today that 4 1/2- and 6 ½-inch coilover lift kits are now available for 2001-2010 GM heavy-duty pickups. “With many of these trucks still on the road, BDS Suspension has developed and is excited to announce the release of new upgrade options for the torsion bar IFS converting over to premium quality […]June 11, 2018TrucksIllegal immigrants found hiding inside truck cab at Texas-Mexico border; USBP implements ‘Operation Big Rig’ to combat smugglingU.S. Border Patrol Agents discovered illegal immigrants packed into the cab of a semi that was attempting to cross from Mexico into Texas on Friday. Agents assigned to the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Checkpoint on Highway 83 north of Laredo referred a 2000 Peterbilt for secondary inspection after noticing the driver’s nervous behavior. Six illegal […]June 10, 2018TrucksEaton 7-speed Procision now covers medium-duty applicationsEaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is expanding application coverage for its Procision 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to include medium-duty utility, construction, tanker, refuse and municipal trucks. Existing 35,000 lbs. gross combined weight rating and maximum engine ratings of 300 horsepower and 660 lb.-ft. of torque remain unchanged. Featured as a part of the Cummins Integrated […]June 10, 2018ProductsKeepTruckin launches Smart DashcamKeepTruckin announced the launch of its Smart Dashcam, a road-facing camera with an accessible price point that’s designed for fast installation and ease of use. Measuring just over 2- x 2- x 1-inch with a wide angle lens and 1280 x 720 resolution, the Smart Dashcam integrates with the KeepTruckin ELD. Drivers can simply plug […]June 10, 2018Class 3-6Ryder reserves 500 Chanje medium-duty electric vansRyder System announced that it has reserved 500 new Chanje Energy medium-duty electric panel vans, expanding its North American electric commercial truck rental and ChoiceLease fleet. The reservation will be executed as lease agreements for the Chanje electric vehicles (EVs) are finalized. Ryder is the exclusive sales channel and service partner for Chanje and its medium-duty EV […]June 10, 2018TrucksAllison’s medium-duty presence expanding with transmission offering in new Fuso truckAllison Transmission’s presence in the Class 4 and Class 5 truck market has recently expanded with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America unveiling its new FUSO FE Gas series cabover work trucks. “We are excited to offer our customers a choice of a gasoline-powered truck with the trusted commercial-grade Allison transmission in a market where demand […]June 6, 2018TrucksPenske’s new Fleet Insight website designed to save fleets time & moneyPenske Truck Leasing announced the launch of Fleet Insight, a proprietary website designed exclusively for Penske customers to save them time and provide visibility and control. Fleet Insight is part of Penske’s overall connected fleet suite of products, offering customers a connected, streamlined and customizable home for their data. “The launch of Fleet Insight is part of […]June 6, 2018TrucksMarine turned trucker saves trooper during roadside attackA trucker is credited with saving the life of a Wyoming State Trooper Monday who was being attacked by a suspect by the side of I-80. Media reports say trucker and 12-year Marine Corps veteran Darren Phillips, a tanker driver for a Utah company, saw the suspect and the trooper wrestling, stopped his truck and ran […]June 5, 2018Class 3-6Lower costs, better efficiency & telematics attracting more fleets to XL hybrid trucks and vansXL announced this week that it’s upfitting a combined 38 hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric trucks and vans for the City of Seattle, Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach to improve fleet efficiency, increase MPG and reduce CO2 emissions. The municipalities expect to see a 25 percent increase in MPG on hybrid […]June 5, 2018TrucksShell Starship truck: Impressive freight efficiency, MPG following cross-country tripThe aerodynamic and fuel-sipping Starship Initiative truck recently completed its cross-country test drive and now has some impressive numbers to report. Shell Lubricants and the AirFlow Truck Company teamed up to build the truck and became the first to take a prototype like this across the U.S. The 2,300-mile trip through the southern U.S. included […]June 5, 2018Previous PagePage 47 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.
