Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsICON’s new Delta Joint outlasts ball jointsICON Vehicle Dynamics announced today the introduction of its Delta Joint, a new suspension component that combines the durability of a ball joint with the performance of a traditional uniball. The Delta Joint’s patent pending design came about after ICON’s engineering team discovered a pattern of premature uniball wear. “What was peculiar about these cases was […]May 11, 2017ProductsVMAC launches Underhood70 air compressor for 2017 GMC Sierra DuramaxVMAC has released the latest Underhood70 rotary screw air compressor system designed specifically for the 2017 GMC Sierra Duramax Diesel. Despite a major change in GMC’s engine configuration, VMAC’s V900133 Underhood70 is engineered to fit Sierra’s Duramax Diesel engine and chassis, while keeping the new truck warranty intact. “We’re continually developing our product line to […]May 10, 2017VocationalIsuzu starts production on new Class 6 entrant, 2018 FTRIsuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that production of its all-new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment—the 2018 Isuzu FTR—began Monday, May 8, 2017. The truck is being produced at a new 80,000-square-foot Spartan Motors facility in Charlotte, Michigan. “We believe that the all-new FTR is the truck of the future,” said Shaun […]May 10, 2017HomeMack announces LR 4×2 configuration, OTA updates for refuse trucksTwo big announcements from Mack Trucks today: its low-entry refuse cabover, the Mack LR model, is now available in a 4×2 configuration, and its Over-the-Air (OTA) update system for GuardDog Connect will be coming soon for its refuse trucks. Mack delivered both announcements today at WasteExpo 2017 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New […]May 9, 2017TrucksTanker explosion on I-75 was intentional, witness saysA motorist who witnessed a car driving the wrong way recently on I-75 in Dayton, Ohio, says its driver appeared to have deliberately driven into the path of a loaded gasoline tanker that burst into flames. WHIO-TV in Dayton quotes motorist David Arnold, who was driving behind the tanker at the time of the April […]May 8, 2017HomeFord’s part delivery service continues to expandFord announced today that its two-hour part delivery service has grown substantially over the past few years. With Hot Shot express parts delivery from Ford, orders are accepted for high-volume maintenance repair parts such as brakes, hoses and filters from a wider range of clients, including other dealers and independent shops, and are fulfilled within […]May 8, 2017VocationalFederal Signal to acquire Truck Bodies and Equipment InternationalFederal Signal Corporation announced today a $270 million deal to acquire Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI). This transaction will allow Federal Signal to leverage its expertise in building chassis-based vehicles, significantly expand its exposure to higher growth industrial end-markets and balance the mix of revenues it generates from municipal and industrial markets. TBEI’s six […]May 8, 2017TrucksLightning Hybrids: product expansion, name change and new headquartersLightning Hybrids announced at ACT Expo this week that it’s undergone a name-change as it moves to expand its product line-up and transitions to larger headquarters. The Colorado-based company known for its hydraulic hybrid conversions is now Lightning Systems, CEO Tim Reeser announced at a press event Wednesday. “The new name Lightning Systems and our […]May 4, 2017TrucksKenworth building fuel cell & hybrid T680 day cabsMore fuel cell truck news from ACT Expo this week as Kenworth announced plans to put a zero emission T680 drayage truck to work at the nation’s largest ports. That truck will be joined by a hybrid T680 powered by a Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero NOx engine fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). […]May 3, 2017TrucksAgility expands availability of Blue iQTM fuel systemAgility Fuel Solutions announced at ACT Expo that it’s expanding its Blue iQTM fuel system offering. Since launching two months ago, Blue iQTM has proven popular among large and small fleet users and will now be available for ordering from all customers for Blue iQ equipped fuel systems. “As a result of our product development […]May 2, 2017Previous PagePage 82 of 145Next PageTop StoriesEmissionsGroups warn OEMs over possible Clean Truck agreement exitAmid debate over its validity, advocates are pressuring truck makers to end their "silence and equivocations" and honor the Clean Truck Partnership, warning that abandoning it will cost lives and undermine EV investments.BusinessDrayage operator T.G.S. closes its doorsRegulationsRepeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'EmissionsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsBusinessHyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleet
