Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksRyder, Workhorse ink 10-year distribution, service agreementCommercial fleet giant Ryder and Workhorse Group today announced a 10-year strategic partnership agreement under which Ryder will become the primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light and medium duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America. Workhorse, which will be revealing its W-15 electric concept pickup today at ACT Expo in […]May 2, 2017TrucksCummins announces 2018 natural gas enginesCummins Westport announced today at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional and long-haulers, vocational and transit, school bus and refuse applications. The new lineup, which is 90 percent below the EPA’s current NOx limit, comes with a change in names, following Cummins tradition of using B, L, […]May 1, 2017VocationalKenworth to display its first nat gas, near zero emissions truckKenworth is showcasing a new T880S mixer, its first truck equipped with the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero emissions engine, in partnership with CalPortland and McNeilus at this week’s ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. The special Kenworth T880S mixer with set-forward front axle is a pilot truck produced with input from CalPortland and […]May 1, 2017TrucksACT Expo kicks off this week in Long BeachHydrogen, propane, compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, biodiesel, electric…the fuel options just keep coming along with negligible or even zero emissions. This week, Hard Working Trucks will be at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif. to see some of the world’s most advanced clean-running trucks and vans, and to […]April 30, 2017TrucksRandall-Reilly data enhancements primed to accelerate used truck inventory turnoverAccording to the 2017 Successful Dealer survey, nearly all truck dealers sell used inventory. With some used models depreciating at a rate of more than $1,600 per month, and 72 percent of dealers citing a two-month period to turnover inventory, it’s not surprising that the research also identified falling prices as a top concern. For years, Randall-Reilly’s […]April 26, 2017VocationalMeritor 13X axle can now be spec’d on International TrucksMeritor announced this week that its 13X single-drive axle can be spec’d by fleets purchasing medium-duty trucks from International Trucks. It will become standard equipment on DuraStar models in July. “The 13X axle brings Meritor’s legendary durability and efficiency to a wide range of applications in the medium-duty market,” said Ken Hogan, vice president of rear […]April 26, 2017ProductsICON’s new matte finish replaces aluminum finishICON Vehicle Dynamics announced that its new matte finish will be available for all of its machined billet aluminum upper control arms and links. The original polished aluminum finish will no longer be offered by ICON and will be replaced by a clear anodized matte finish. This change will take effect immediately on the following part […]April 24, 2017TrucksPenske introduces free mobile appPenske Truck Leasing has introduced a free mobile app called Penske Fleet to benefit its full-service truck leasing and contract maintenance customers. The mobile app enables Penske’s customers to: View real-time fuel prices. Penske’s customers may view current company fuel prices in local markets and costs for third-party fueling locations across the United States. Review a […]April 24, 2017ProductsSumitomo announces new Ice Edge winter tireTBC Brands announced today the introduction of its Sumitomo Ice Edge car and light truck tire. The Ice Edge is certified with the RMA Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) symbol for severe snow performance. Sumitomo reports that the tire provides an outstanding combination of cold weather grip and superior stability, handling performance and smooth ride […]April 24, 2017ProductsPreView Side Defender overcomes blindspotsPreco’s PreView Side Defender is an advanced object detection radar system that takes the guesswork out of managing a truck’s blindspot. The Side Defender actively warns drivers with audible and visual alerts, allowing them to take appropriate actions to avoid collisions. Additionally, it has the ability to integrate with telematics applications, vehicle control systems, vision systems or […]April 23, 2017Previous PagePage 83 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
