Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)HomeTA Truck Service announces tire help hotlineThe TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network announced today a new service to connect truck owners and operators directly to a tire expert. Professional drivers and fleet support managers can call 800-311-1092 between 7 am and 11 pm seven days a week and reach a tire expert ready to discuss the right tire for the […]December 18, 2017TrucksNestle Waters adding 400 ROUSH autogas F-650, F-750 trucksNestlé Waters North America announced that it’s deploying more than 400 additional medium-duty ReadyRefresh beverage delivery trucks fueled by ROUSH propane autogas systems. The company currently operates nearly 600 of these alternatively fueled trucks, which make up about 30 percent of its total North American fleet. “Becoming a better steward of our environment is a priority […]December 18, 2017ProductsLTA Manufacturing now offering LoadMaster cargo management systemsLTA Manufacturing announced that it is now offering the LoadMaster series of in-bed sliding tray cargo management systems including the LoadMaster Composite (CP) Bed System, LoadMaster SD (Standard Duty) and LoadMaster HD (Heavy Duty). Designed for pickup owners needing storage, security, space management and ease of getting heavy equipment in and out of the bed, […]December 18, 2017VocationalCummins Westport L9N, B6.7N natural gas engines get EPA certificationCummins Westport‘s L9N and B6.7N natural gas engines received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certifications for 2018, the company announced Wednesday. Both engines meet CARB’s optional Low NOx standards, as well as 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission (GHG) requirements, putting them among the cleanest engines available today for trucks and […]December 13, 2017VocationalMack Trucks names new presidentVolvo Construction Equipment President Martin Weissburg has been named President of Mack Trucks, succeeding Dennis Slagle, who has led the company since 2008. The move is effective June 1, 2018. Weissburg has served as President of Volvo Construction Equipment since 2014. He joined the Volvo Group in 2005 as President of Volvo Financial Services Americas, and […]December 10, 2017TrucksCarriersEdge adds driver training course on delivery safetyCarriersEdge, an online training provider, introduced a new course designed to help drivers safely handle maneuvering in tight, congested conditions while making deliveries. “Driving safely on roads and highways is a major concern for the trucking industry, but some of the more frequent events occur when traveling at slower speeds,” said Jane Jazrawy, co-founder and […]December 10, 2017TrucksMeritor announces investment in electric vehicle tech companyMeritor is the latest truck component company to embrace electrification, announcing Friday a strategic investment in TransPower, a leader in electrification technologies for large commercial vehicles. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Meritor President and CEO Jay Craig, CEO says TransPower’s knowledge and hands-on experience with electrical vehicle technologies and system integration gives the company […]December 10, 2017TrucksNew York FedEx Ground business adds Workhorse electric van to fleetWorkhorse announced today that Colonial Routes in Farmington, New York, is the first FedEx independent service provider (ISP) in the country to participate in Workhorse’s new nationwide program for FedEx Ground delivery vehicles. “We’re excited to become the first FedEx Ground ISP to add the Workhorse electric vehicle to our fleet and explore the benefits it […]December 7, 2017ProductsBDS suspension systems available for 2018 Ram 1500 4×4BDS Suspension is now offering a full line of suspension systems for the 2018 Ram 1500 4×4. BDS has 4- and 6-inch performance coilover systems for the standard Ram as well as 4-inch lift systems for the air-ride equipped Ram 1500 models that fit 35 to 37-inch tires. “These kits carry over from 2013-2017 models […]December 6, 2017TrucksUPS now using eBikes in two U.S. citiesYou may be seeing fewer UPS vans in busy metros as the shipping giant begins to use eBikes in the U.S. following their success in Europe. The latest eBike was launched in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and will deliver packages along Las Olas Boulevard and in surrounding neighborhoods. The electrically-assisted tricycle supports Fort Lauderdale’s sustainability and […]December 5, 2017Previous PagePage 63 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.
