Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsEnPak’s new power system saves fuel, cuts weightEnPak’s new no-idle A28GBW power system is designed to save fuel and reduce vehicle weight while providing compressed air, electrical power and welding capabilities. Compared to a work truck with a PTO-driven air compressor and an engine-driven welder/generator, the EnPak A28 can cut weight by up to 550 pounds and increase payload. A small, fuel […]April 11, 2017TrucksChevron advisor service eases transition into new oil categoriesWith the transition to the new API CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories, one of the challenges is figuring out the right oils for your application. CK-4 oils, for example, are designed for both newer engines and is backwards compatible with some older engines, while the FA-4 oils are formulated for new engines that meet the latest […]April 10, 2017TrucksGeorgia eyes June 15 for I-85 reopeningThe Georgia Department of Transportation has set an “aggressive but attainable” goal to have Interstate 85 northeast of Atlanta reopened. In a press conference Tuesday morning, GDOT officials said they plan to have the section of Interstate that collapsed following a fire reopened by June 15, approximately 10 weeks from the collapse. A fire underneath […]April 6, 2017VocationalAltec’s latest fiberglass truck bodies designed to be lighter, strongerAltec’s latest fiberglass truck bodies trim weight and offer increased payload and fuel efficiency. “Our industry continues to see a strong demand for lighter bodies that maximize payload while decreasing fuel consumption” says Justin Chandler, Altec Sales Manager. “With this in mind, we’ve strategically designed composite bodies that meet the needs of our customers and […]April 5, 2017ProductsICON’s S2 Secondary Shock System doubles damping on 2007-up Toyota TundraICON Vehicle Dynamics S2 Secondary Shock System is now available for the 2007-up Toyota Tundra. The system allows for the installation of a secondary shock to an existing ICON coilover setup which can greatly increase suspension performance. For instance, the addition of a secondary 2.5 Series Piggyback or Omega Bypass shock will effectively double the […]April 4, 2017TrucksTruck, van and SUV sales help GM outpace other OEMsTruck, van and SUV sales helped General Motors grow its retail sales faster than any other full-line automaker in 2016, outpacing the industry once again in March. The company also gained retail share in the first quarter of 2017. Chevy’s dedication to the midsize truck segment continues to pay off. The popular mid-size Chevy Colorado […]April 3, 2017ProductsRam HD pickups soon getting two new load support kits from Air LiftAir Lift will soon be offering two new load support solutions for 2003-2013 Ram 2500 and 2003-2017 Ram 3500 pickups. The newly re-engineered LoadLifter 5000(tm) and LoadLifter 5000(tm) ULTIMATE kits work with the existing chassis of 3/4- and 1-ton pickups, improving ride quality and leveling the vehicle during heavy-duty towing. These two air suspension kits […]March 31, 2017VocationalDur-A-Lift resurrects popular aerial liftDur-A-Lift now offers an articulating telescopic aerial lift that has a working height of 75 feet and a side reach of 48 feet. The DAT3 was built for the tree care industry. It features an innovative telescopic boom that allows access to hard-to-reach places. “We had been looking forward to making this lift available for the […]March 31, 2017TrucksImpressive March auto sales expected with GM truck sales rising, Ford fallingThough the numbers won’t be officially released until Monday, new auto sales for March are expected to be at their highest level since 2000, with GM truck sales expected to rise while Ford may post the biggest decline of all OEMs. New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 3 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.63 million […]March 30, 2017ProductsMinimizer’s Trailer Slick Plate eliminates greasy coupler platesMinimizer recently introduced its Trailer Slick Plate which eliminates the need for greasy trailer coupler plates. The non-stick, self-lubricating polymer surface on the Trailer Slick Plate doesn’t require greasing and actually reduces wear on the fifth wheel and the upper coupler. The Trailer Slick Plate comes pre-drilled and fits a variety of trailers with kingpins […]March 30, 2017Previous PagePage 85 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
