Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsNew Honda generator offers more powerHonda’s upgraded EU2200i Super Quiet Series generator, scheduled to go on sale in spring, comes with 10 percent more power than its predecessor. Honda says the additional 200 watts of power to the 2,200-watt generator will run a larger saw or industrial fan. The company says technical enhancements have also kept the generator quiet while boosting […]January 30, 2018TrucksColorado pursuing more EV stations for statewide travelSome electric vehicle proponents have insisted that if more charging stations are available, then more EVs will follow and replace vehicles using internal combustion engines. Colorado’s hoping it’s true. The recently announced Colorado Electric Vehicle (EV) Plan aims to provide a network of EV charging stations that will enable EVs to travel throughout the state. […]January 29, 2018VocationalLandi Renzo announces EPA certification for 2018 Ford  F-450/550, F-650/750, F-59 & E-450Landi Renzo announced U.S. EPA compressed natural gas (CNG) certification for 2018 F-450/550, F-650/750, F-59 & E-450 with 6.8-liter gaseous prep engines. Landi Renzo Group, a world leader in alternative fuel systems sales and development, reports annual sales exceeding one million systems. “Continuing with a tradition of quality products available from Landi Renzo USA, our 6.8-liter CNG systems have been developed […]January 29, 2018TrucksMan steals truck, leads cops on low-speed chasePolice in Thornton, Colorado were led on a low-speed chase early Wednesday morning after an armed man stole a tractor-trailer while its driver was outside the truck making a delivery. A report by KDVR-TV said a man jumped in a parked Sysco truck and when confronted by the driver, brandished a weapon and drove away. […]January 28, 2018VocationalVolvo Trucks reveals new LED headlights for VHD vocational trucksVolvo Trucks North America debuted new LED headlights for Volvo VHD series vocational trucks at World of Concrete 2018. The new LED headlights will be offered as standard equipment on the VHD 300 daycab and VHD 400 regional sleeper models to help reduce eye strain, increase visibility and improve safety on roads and jobsites. The […]January 25, 2018VocationalMack debuts online work truck configuratorMack Trucks has launched a new online tool that enables customers to build and customize Mack Granite and Granite MHD models. Tim Wrinkle, Mack construction product manager, says the Mack Trucks Configurator presents customers with recommended specs for seven Granite applications, plus six more for the Granite MHD. “Customers can then tailor several spec options to create […]January 24, 2018VocationalMack expands mDRIVE HD capabilities with split-shaft functionalityMack Trucks today introduced a new split-shaft functionality for its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT), giving customers with high-demand power take off (PTO) needs a fully integrated solution. The new feature is standard on all Mack mDRIVE HD AMTs. Mack made the announcement this week in Las Vegas at World of Concrete 2018. “Mack […]January 23, 2018VocationalInternational unveils mid-range diesel versions of HV Series trucksInternational Truck today unveiled the International HV Series Mid-Range Diesel (MRD) at the World of Concrete 2018 North American Commercial Vehicle Show, which includes a bridge formula truck for the concrete industry. The first models of the International HV Series, a new line of vocational trucks, were the HV513 and HV613 trucks launched at the North […]January 23, 2018TrucksAmbitious electric truck plans rolling out in San DiegoFleets striving to put more electric trucks to work in San Diego are getting a big leg-up thanks to a partnership between area businesses that’s largely been fueled by California’s big push for more zero emission vehicles in its ongoing fight against pollution. More charging stations are coming to the area following a partnership between […]January 23, 2018TrucksELD waivers issued for short-term rental trucks, motion picture driversThe U.S. DOT has announced it won’t start requiring the use of electronic logging devices for short-term rental trucks, defined as 30 days or less, until March 18. DOT’s announcement comes about a month after the Truck Renting and Leasing Association said it had been informed by the DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that it had […]January 22, 2018Previous PagePage 60 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.
