Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksToyota’s fuel cell truck will start hauling at Port of Los AngelesToyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced today that its hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck will be put to work this summer at the Port of Los Angeles. As part of a feasibility study dubbed Project Portal, the 670-hp prototype will be hauling goods from port to nearby warehouses to examine the potential of fuel […]April 19, 2017ProductsLargest diesel tank for 2017 Ford Super Duty can be pre-ordered through Transfer FlowTransfer Flow announced the release of the largest aftermarket fuel tank for 2017 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty short bed, crew cab diesel trucks. The 60-gallon hot-dipped aluminum alloy steel tank nearly doubles OEM fuel capacity. Transfer Flow reports that 12-guage aluminized steel gives their tank superior strength and corrosion resistance. The unique […]April 19, 2017Class 3-6XL Hybrids gets California’s first executive order for Ford Transit hybrid conversionsXL Hybrids announced today that it has become the first company to receive an executive order from California Air Resources Board (CARB) for aftermarket hybrid electric vehicle conversions for Ford Transit vans and wagons. CARB also approved an incentive program making hybrid conversions accessible and affordable for California fleets with Ford Transits. CARB’s executive order, […]April 18, 2017TrucksTrucker’s dash cam footage leads to carjacking arrestScott LeVan was in the right place at the right time when, he says, parked at a rest area on I-77 in Ohio, his dashcam happened to capture views of criminals involved in a carjacking at the area — which all later led to an arrest in the case. “Two armed men took a couple’s car by […]April 18, 2017TrucksUPS package beacons reduce loading mistakesUPS reported today that its delivery fleet will be getting electronic beacons to notify workers if they have placed a package in the wrong vehicle. The initiative, known as Preload Smart Scan, is part of a suite of UPS projects that will use technology to error-proof package processing operations to ensure timely delivery and customer […]April 17, 2017TrucksPenske announces nation’s largest truck leasing connected fleet solutionPenske Truck Leasing announced the launch of the largest connected fleet solutions system in the nation. Using a proprietary, device-neutral data platform, Penske Truck Leasing can now connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider. “We’re very pleased to begin formally offering connected fleet solutions to customers,” said […]April 17, 2017TrucksTruck drivers arrested in sting for aluminum recycling fraudA recent sting in California led to the arrest of drivers who had allegedly planned to cash-in on truck loads of aluminum cans through the state’s high-paying recycling program. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery joined the California Department of Justice and the California Department of Food and Agriculture in a week-long sting […]April 16, 2017VocationalFord 2017 F-450, F-550 recalled over possible driveline, transmission fracturesFord is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks over concerns that the driveline or transmission may fracture at high speeds. In a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford reports that operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and then fracture […]April 13, 2017ProductsSalt Dogg launches XD Series Poly SpreadersBuyers Products recently launched its SaltDogg XD Series Poly Spreaders which are available in 2.0 and 2.5 cubic yard capacities and offer the following features: Patented double walled hopper Swing-away chute design for convenient bulk unloading Easily removable chute which is adjustable to three positions Adjustable, stainless steel inverted vee to accommodate a wide range […]April 13, 2017ProductsToyo introduces new F-load Open Country tire lineToyo Tires announced the addition of F-load range tires to the brand’s popular Open Country line of light truck products. The new, higher carrying capacity tires were developed to meet the needs of late model truck owners and dealers. Available in the Open Country M/T, Open Country R/T, and Open Country A/T II tires, sizes include 35×12.50R20LT, 33X12.50R18LT […]April 11, 2017Previous PagePage 84 of 145Next PageTop StoriesBusinessDrayage operator T.G.S. closes its doorsT.G.S. is at least the second carrier to not make it out of the month of July, joining Carrol Fulmer in its industry exit.RegulationsRepeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'EmissionsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsBusinessHyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleetMergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Marten's intermodal business
