Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksFlorida truck driver critically injured after failing to beat trainA Florida truck driver was injured Monday morning when the tractor-trailer he was driving was struck by a train, throwing him some 100 feet from his vehicle. He was taken to a hospital with what were called “critical injuries. The train’s driver was also injured in the collision, which occurred on U.S. 1 near Cocoa, Florida. […]November 21, 2017TrucksUPS makes largest purchase yet of renewable natural gasUPS announced an agreement today with Big Ox Energy to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) per year. UPS reports that its agreement with Big Ox Energy, which ends in 2024, is its largest investment ever in RNG, which yields up to a 90 percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when […]November 20, 2017ProductsTuffy demos its Model 257 truck bed security drawersTuffy Security Products gave us a close look at their Model 257 Heavy Duty Truck Bed Security Drawers. Model 257 security drawers are made in the U.S. from 16-gauge steel, with ¼-inch thick steel latch components and structural top cross supports for exceptional durability. Each drawer can hold up to 400 pounds and ride on […]November 19, 2017ProductsLeer introduces Latitude trifold tonneau coverLeer’s new Latitude Trifold Cover is designed with strength and simplicity in mind. A no-drill design makes it easy for one person to quickly install or remove the cover. Leer’s patent-pending Cynch latch system allows the cover to be opened or closed from either side of the bed with one hand. An adjustable catch plate […]November 16, 2017TrucksPublic workshop slated on Calif.’s proposed certification procedures for zero-emission powertrainsThe California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is the government clean-air agency for California, is holding a public workshop on November 29 to discuss the development of certification procedures for zero‑emission powertrains. The proposed regulation is to support implementation of funding programs, as well as current and potential future regulatory measures for zero‑emission technologies for […]November 16, 2017TrucksNikola to create largest hydrogen network in the worldNikola Motor Company has chosen Nel ASA as the sole equipment supplier to create the largest hydrogen network in the world that will cover over 2,000 miles and include 16 stations. Nikola has already kicked off two of the 16 stations and 14 more will follow immediately after installation. “Nikola Motor Company is leading the […]November 15, 2017ProductsFord 2.7- & 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines get some extra punch from Flowmaster’s Delta Boost ModuleSome extra power can make all the difference. Flowmaster announced that its Delta Boost Module offers a simple way to gain up to four extra psi in boost pressure with an easy to install plug and play unit on Ford’s 2015 to present 2.7- or 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines. The module, which offers up to an […]November 15, 2017TrucksTexas hits deadly milestone in traffic fatalitiesOn November 7, the Texas Department of Transportation marked a milestone it hopes won’t be repeated. In the past 17 years, 59,000 people have died in crashes on the state’s roads. TxDOT hopes its new social media campaign, #EndTheStreakTX, will spread the word and make drivers more aware of the dangers of unsafe driving practices. […]November 15, 2017ProductsTBC Brands introduces its new Trail Guide HLT tire lineTBC Brands, one of the largest distributors of private brand tires in North America, introduced today the new Trail Guide HLT highway line for the light truck segment. Available in 37 sizes, across 15- to 20-inch rim diameters and intended for CUV, SUV, pickup trucks and vans, Trail Guide HLT is warrantied for 50,000 miles […]November 14, 2017TrucksConnected to compliance: fleets outsourcing to raise efficiency, lower audit risksWhen evaluating the value chain of their businesses, fleet executives and managers are not likely to include compliance as a differentiator, even if they are very good at it. Increasingly, fleets are outsourcing some or all of their compliance processes as technology is making it possible for third parties to act as a virtual extension […]November 14, 2017Previous PagePage 65 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?This landmark ruling could be a catalyst for tort reform and a change in how "jackpot justice" cases are litigated.MaintenanceEPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woesRegulationsOEMs file lawsuit over 'backdoor' enforcement of banned CARB regsBusinessRail giant goes after West Coast to Midwest truck freightFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
