Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksFour vehicle reveals coming up at The Work Truck Show 2018Count on at least four vehicle reveals from leading manufacturers this March at The Work Truck Show 2018 in Indianapolis. Chevrolet Commercial Vehicles will reveal its Silverado 4500HD and 5500HD chassis cab trucks. Ford Commercial Vehicles will launch a new commercial vehicle. Hino Trucks will introduce a line of Class 7 and 8 trucks. International […]January 21, 2018VocationalStrong demand prompts Ritchie Bros. to extend its premier Orlando auctionDue to strong early demand from consignors, Ritchie Bros. has extended its premier global auction in Orlando, Fla. to six days. Starting on Monday, Feb.19 and running through Saturday, Feb. 24, the six-day mega-auction will feature items from every industry neatly laid out across its 200-acre site. “Adding the sixth auction day really optimizes the event so that […]January 17, 2018ProductsBDS Suspension systems available for 2018 F-250, F-350BDS Suspension is now shipping its lineup of suspension systems and accessories for the 2018 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty 4×4 trucks. Available in 1-, 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch lift heights along with FOX shocks/coilovers, Recoil traction bars and more, BDS Suspension offers lift options to fit up to 40-inch tires. These kits carry over from […]January 16, 2018ProductsWaze real-time traffic monitoring coming to Ford SYNC 3Ford announced today that Waze users will soon be able to project real-time traffic and navigation information onto Ford’s SYNC 3 touch screen and access the services by voice commands. The full-featured integration – which includes in-vehicle integration for iOS – means Ford customers can simply plug their Waze-equipped smartphone into the USB port of […]January 10, 2018TrucksVideo & more details on Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel cell T680Those attending opening day today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas got a closer look at Kenworth’s zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell T680. The truck is part of the PACCAR Innovations booth exhibit (No. CP-32) – the first time PACCAR and Kenworth have exhibited at the show, which draws close to 200,000 visitors. “Kenworth’s […]January 9, 2018ProductsBDS Suspension Recoil traction bars now available for 2017 F-250, F-350 Super DutyBDS Suspension adds to its lineup of vehicle specific mounting kits for the RECOIL traction bar system with redesigned kits specifically for the 2017 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty trucks designed to fit 3.5-inch and 4-inch diameter rear axles. This spring loaded traction bar system allows Ford truck owners the freedom to improve traction on a variety […]January 8, 2018TrucksAutonomous Peterbilt, hydrogen-powered Kenworth on display at CES this weekPaccar will have on display for the first time next week a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Kenworth and an autonomous Peterbilt tractor at the annual CES technology event in Las Vegas. The Kenworth T680 daycab is a prototype zero-emission truck part of Paccar’s Zero Emission Cargo Transport Demonstration project. To develop the rig, Kenworth received $2.1 […]January 7, 2018ProductsNew BG Brake Fluid Conditioner targets corrosionBG Brake Fluid Conditioner was developed to fortify brake fluid and prevent corrosion in the brake system. Over time, brake fluid wears out, which leaves the brake system vulnerable to corrosion. Corrosion can cause premature brake system failure. BG Brake Fluid Conditioner can be used between BG Brake Fluid Services or as a supplement to […]January 4, 2018TrucksSoCalGas aims to lower hydrogen production costs through spin-off productsSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it is partnering with a development team to advance a new process that converts natural gas to hydrogen, carbon fiber, and carbon nanotubes. The low-emission process, selected for funding by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable […]January 4, 2018ProductsSmartHeat Series LED lights take on tough winter weatherJ.W. Speaker Corporation has launched a new line of products featuring SmartHeat technology that effectively de-ice LED headlights, work lights and tail lights on a real-time basis. The SmartHeat Series is available for over-the-road trucks, snow plows, refuse trucks, construction equipment, delivery vans and any heavy-duty vehicle that needs to operate in the winter, covering […]January 4, 2018Previous PagePage 61 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerOne of the nation's largest carriers, C.R. England, throws its support behind the transcontinental rail merger, citing seamless coast-to-coast service and improved supply chain reliability.BusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?MaintenanceEPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woesRegulationsOEMs file lawsuit over 'backdoor' enforcement of banned CARB regsFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
