Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)HomeMack LR and TerraPro available with Cummins Westport Near Zero L9N nat gas engineMack LR and TerraPro models are now available with the Cummins Westport L9N natural gas engine, enabling customers to meet near zero NOx emissions levels while providing excellent performance and efficiency. Mack made the announcement at the 2017 Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo in Niagara Falls, Ontario. “Natural gas continues to be a viable alternative fuel, […]October 26, 2017TrucksSpartan to build new electric delivery vans for AmeriPrideSpartan Fleet Vehicles and Services has received a 20-unit order from AmeriPride Services for a walk-in van which integrates the Utilimaster body design with Motiv Power Systems‘ electric vehicle (EV) propulsion solution. The order is scheduled for delivery in early 2018. Spartan began working with Ameripride and Motiv in mid-2017 on this particular electric powertrain walk-in van […]October 25, 2017TrucksNavistar launches Uptime Command Center, announes 2 percent price increase for MY-2019 trucksWith its new Uptime Command Center 24/7-onproad support program, Navistar aims to improve customer productivity with the promise of completed repairs within 48 hours after diagnosing a problem for OnCommand Connection-enabled vehicles. “We are separating ourselves from the industry’s reactive approach to maintenance with the establishment of a new paradigm, one that’s proactive, predictive and […]October 23, 2017ProductsFord Rotunda approves leak detector from CPS AutomotiveFord Motor Company’s Rotunda has approved the Smart Pressure Plus All-in-One Diagnostic Smoke Machine from CPS Automotive. Smart Pressure tests everything from tiny EVAP leaks to DPF-related leaks to high pressure turbo leaks with an advanced, single hose design. The Rotunda unit features “STAR Inside” technology so it can use air or nitrogen for safer EVAP testing. It’s also […]October 22, 2017TrucksThe saga of Tony the Truck Stop Tiger is over as tiger passes at age 17Note: This article first appeared earlier today in HWT’s sister publication Overdrive and was written by Senior Editor Todd Dills. If you’ve been around trucking, and even if you haven’t, the last 10 years it’s likely you’ve heard of the Gross Tete, La., Tiger Truck Stop on I-10, the lifetime home of a Bengal tiger named […]October 17, 2017TrucksRyder activates Winter Preparedness hubTo help fleets better prepared for the harsh winter months ahead, Ryder has activated its online Winter Preparedness hub which offers tips and alerts to help better manage the winter season. “When winter storms do strike and customers are impacted, we’ll post the latest operational alerts including shop closures on the hub’s home page. And […]October 17, 2017ProductsBlackmer’s sliding vane pump features compact design for truck mounting, fleet refueling or tote applicationsBlackmer’s SX1B-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pump is designed to meet the strict handling requirements of diesel exhaust fluid, with all its materials either DEF-approved or -tested to ensure there is no DEF contamination or leeching. The SX1B-DEF joins the company’s STX2-DEF, STX1220-DEF and STX3-DEF models to provide flow-rate options ranging from 10 to 250 gpm. […]October 17, 2017ProductsNational Fleet Products loading ramps offer low-cost alternative to hydraulic liftsNational Fleet Products’ WM System Loading Ramps are designed as a low-cost maintenance-free alternative to hydraulic liftgates and are suitable for a wide array of vehicle applications, including vans, box trucks, service and delivery vehicles and Class 8 trailers. The ramps are engineered to stow vertically inside rear- and side-access doors and take up approximately […]October 16, 2017VocationalWorld’s first PHEV cement truck built in ChinaTwo Chinese automotive companies have paired up to create the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) cement truck. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc., which produces zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, teamed up with Shannxi Automotive, a medium and heavy duty truck manufacturer, to build a Class 8, 32-ton cement mixer. An EDI PowerDrive 8000 PHEV […]October 16, 2017TrucksCummins acquires battery firm in OregonCummins announced today its acquisition of Brammo, an Oregon-based technology firm which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Cummins reports that having Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important milestone in its efforts to become a global electrified power leader. “To be a leading provider of electrified power systems […]October 16, 2017Previous PagePage 67 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.
