Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalGM low cab forward gets EDI’s nat gas plug-in hybrid powertrainEfficient Drivetrains Inc. announced today the integration of its EDI PowerDrive 4000 into a Class-4 General Motors Low Cab Forward platform, creating an industry-first electrified work truck for agriculture applications. The vehicle combines the benefits of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system and plug-in hybrid technology and is geared to help agriculture fleets switch […]April 11, 2018ProductsOptronics launches new style of directional scene lightingOptronics International announced today the introduction of its new directional UCL41 Series Scene Light. The new lamp is the first of a new style of directional scene lighting that casts a more focused beam of LED light. Priced at roughly half the cost of traditional nine-diode scene lights, the UCL41 Series Scene Light uses 12 […]April 10, 2018Trucks$1 per gallon RNG from Clean Energy for qualifying trucksClean Energy Fuels is offering renewable natural gas (RNG) at $1 per gallon for heavy-duty trucks powered by a Cummins Westport ISX12N natural gas engine. The first 250 trucks that qualify for Clean Energy’s Redeem Dollar Deal program will be able to fill up for one year at $1 per gallon at stations throughout California. […]April 9, 2018TrucksAutomated TarpStop’s Fastrak Evolution makes trailer access easier than everTarpStop’s Fastrak Evolution next-generation rolling tarp system brings automation to the rolling tarp market. Automated open, close, front to back, back to front, front latching, rear latching, front tensioning and rear tensioning are all characteristics of the new Fastrak Evolution. Wireless control allows qualified operators of any ability and experience level can safely to efficiently and correctly […]April 9, 2018ProductsPirelli launches new Scorpion pickup tirePirelli launched its new Scorpion All Terrain Plus tire today at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The new Scorpion All Terrain Plus for pickups and SUVs is a new product in the Pirelli Scorpion AT tire line up which features an aggressive design and new generation tread compound to maximize driving performance in demanding on and off-road […]April 5, 2018TrucksPenske trucks getting video-based safety programPenske Logistics announced it is introducing the next generation of truck fleet safety technology through a video-based safety program in over 2,800 of its heavy-duty trucks across the company’s North America operations. The foundation includes event-triggered onboard cameras from SmartDrive which face inside the truck cab, and outwards to the road, along with an ongoing driver safety coaching […]April 5, 2018Class 3-6Lightning Systems releases MPGe numbers on all-electric Ford Transit 350HD & embarks on test drive tourLightning Systems announced today fuel efficiency ratings for its all-electric Ford Transit that are roughly 130 percent greater than its gasoline counterpart. The news comes as Lightning Systems kicks off a multi-city tour this week to offer fleets a closer look and a chance to test drive the LightningElectric Ford Transit 350HD. Lightning’s Ford Transit […]April 4, 2018ProductsDenso PowerEdge aftertreatment diesel filters now available for light & medium-duty trucks & vansDenso Products and Services Americas has expanded its PowerEdge line of diesel aftertreatment replacement filters to include light- and medium-duty trucks and vans. Originally launched for the heavy-duty aftermarket, the PowerEdge line of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) now covers millions of light- and medium-duty Ford, GM, Sprinter, Dodge and Ram trucks. […]April 3, 2018VocationalSoCalGas announces efforts to get more fleets over to natural gasSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced efforts this week to help California fleets get more drivers behind the wheel of new near-zero emissions heavy-duty natural gas trucks. The effort was part of a $21 million Prop 1B incentive pool administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SoCalGas representatives provided assistance on 400 Prop 1B applications throughout its service territory. If all […]March 29, 2018TrucksROUSH CleanTech first to receive CARB’s HD-OBD certification for propane autogas enginesROUSH CleanTech announced this week that it has become the first propane autogas fuel system manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s and California Air Resources Board’s heavy duty-onboard diagnostics certification for all its engines. Until model year 2018, alternative fuel vehicles had been exempt from this certification, but are now held to the same […]March 28, 2018Previous PagePage 54 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.
