Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksUPS will be first in the U.S. to deploy MitFuso eCanter electric trucksUPS announced today that it will become the first commercial customer in the U.S. to deploy Mitsubishi Fuso’s all-electric eCanter trucks. Daimler Trucks, parent company of Mitsubishi Fuso, held a global launch for the medium-duty eCanter this morning in New York City. UPS will deploy the trucks in the U.S. at locations to be determined. The […]September 14, 2017TrucksNTEA’s Truck Product Conference kicks off in two weeksThere’s still time to register for NTEA’s Truck Product Conference which takes place Sept. 26-28 at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel in Novi, Michigan. New this year are special displays which will be available at NTEA’s Truck Product Conference from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 27. Market analytics. IHS […]September 12, 2017VocationalMitsubishi Fuso FE160 uses less diesel than competitors’ trucks, report saysMitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced today that an independent test has shown that its Fuso FE160 cabover uses less fuel than competing trucks. MitFuso reports that outside, third-party testing by Automotive Testing & Development Services Inc. (ATDS), compared the fuel economy of the Class 4 FUSO FE160 Series medium-duty cabover truck to the fuel […]September 12, 2017ProductsFleetUp launches rugged Orange ELD tabletFleetUp today introduced FleetUp Orange a rugged tablet designed for easy-use and easy-viewing for fleet drivers required to display Records of Duty Status (RODS) upon request instead of printing out hard copies. FleetUp Orange comes with a portable strap and operates on the Android platform. It can run compatible HOS compliance apps allowing fleet managers the convenience […]September 12, 2017TrucksInternational unveils LoneStar updatesInternational Truck today announced major enhancements to its retro flagship truck LoneStar during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. “As we honor the more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers across America during National Driver Appreciation Week, it is fitting that we are unveiling the beloved American classic, the LoneStar with interior updates that maximize driver […]September 11, 2017ProductsMud Claw Extreme MT gets 13 new tire sizesTBC Brands, one of the largest distributors of private brand tires in North America, has expanded its popular Mud Claw Extreme MT line with 13 new sizes, including two new sizes in 22-inch diameter. The new sizes expand the total size offering in the Mud Claw Extreme MT to 31 LT and flotation fitments, providing […]September 11, 2017TrucksNTEA introduces Fleet Technical Congress for The Work Truck Show 2018NTEA introduced today the Fleet Technical Congress which will be held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2018 and Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana, next March. At Fleet Technical Congress, fleet managers can explore the latest technology solutions while gaining management insights from leaders of some of the country’s biggest fleets and suppliers. Part […]September 11, 2017TrucksKenworth’s first seven-axle T880S goes to work in PennsylvaniaWhite Oak Mills, a full-service Pennsylvania-based feed manufacturer, recently took delivery of a Kenworth T880S seven-axle straight truck, becoming Kenworth’s first customer to operate a T880S in this configuration. To recognize this Kenworth first, selling dealer Kenworth of Pennsylvania in Carlisle, Penn. held a special ceremony for White Oak Mills. According to Josh Long, White Oak Mills […]September 6, 2017ProductsICON launches 2017-up F-150 Raptor aluminum upper control arm kitICON Vehicle Dynamics announced the release of its 2017-up Ford F-150 Raptor Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm kit. “Through hours of in-house research and thousands of miles of real world testing, ICON engineers have identified the Gen 2’s limiting factors and are developing components to address them,” ICON reports. “These new ICON arms are designed to improve […]September 5, 2017TrucksUPS pledging over $1 million for hurricane reliefUPS  announced more than a $1 million pledge, through The UPS Foundation in support of recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. The pledge is a combination of cash grants, in-kind transportation movements and technical expertise to provide urgent relief, as well as support for long-term needs ranging from […]August 29, 2017Previous PagePage 72 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.
