Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsNew SnowEx Storm Seeker headlights are brighter, tougherThe new Storm Seeker halogen headlamps from SnowEx offer improved durability and illumination for users of SnowEx truck plows. Storm Seeker headlamps are uniquely designed to deter water intrusion. The reflector-to-housing seal features a built-in vent that allows moisture to exist, but not enter. In addition to fighting water ingression, an improved lens seal uses […]March 23, 2017TrucksAPI certifies more CK-4 and FA-4 oilsThe American Petroleum Institute (API) has licensed approximately 400 CK-4 and more than 60 FA-4 oils submitted by large, medium, and small oil marketers. API expects CK-4 and FA-4 availability to grow substantially over the next few years as more oil marketers add oils meeting the new standards to their product lines to address the […]March 23, 2017ProductsBOLT locks now standard on Royal Truck bodiesBreakthrough One-Key Lock Technology (BOLT) announced that it’s now the only lock used in handle assemblies on all Royal Truck Body models. The work truck body manufacturer has made BOLT standard across its entire product line. “After extensive testing and the positive customer feedback we received by offering BOLT as an option for two years, […]March 13, 2017VocationalIsuzu’s engine durability rating is on the riseIsuzu Commercial Truck announced today that the B10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine has been increased to 375,000 miles. The announcement this morning at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) 2017 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. A B10-life rating is an industry-standard gauge provided by engine makers to help consumers determine the long-term […]March 13, 2017HomeIowa Mold Tooling introduces new Dominator III mechanics truckIowa Mold Tooling Co. recently introduced its new Dominator III mechanics truck, an enhanced Dominator I package, a 12,000-pound telescopic crane and an air compressor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas. “The core values IMT have always relied on — tried-and-true durability, reliability, value innovation and delighting customers — continue to influence every enhancement and […]March 12, 2017TrucksMack launches Body Builder Portal to streamline upfitsMack Trucks today introduced the Mack Body Builder Portal, an online shop for all of Mack’s body builder resources. The portal is designed to provide customers, body builders and dealers with a quick and efficient body upfit process. “Mack’s strong reputation for application excellence is built on delivering trucks that meet our customers’ specific needs, […]March 7, 2017VocationalKenworth adds all wheel drive configuration to T880Kenworth has added an all-wheel drive configuration to its T880, the company announced Tuesday. The front drive axle is installed at the Kenworth factory, which Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart says speeds delivery time and saves costs. “We see our all-wheel drive T880 being used in oil fields, configured as an off-road crane, in utility and construction […]March 7, 2017HomeAmeriPride adding 20 Motiv electric walk-in vansAfter initially replacing 20 percent of its Vernon California fleet with electric delivery trucks, AmeriPride Services plans to add 20 additional walk-in vans equipped with the Motiv Power Systems all-electric powertrain to the company’s California fleet. This total of 30 vehicles sets an industry record of a textile rental services and supply company with the most electric trucks in the U.S. […]March 7, 2017TrucksFord piloting Stratasys 3D auto parts printerWill your truck or van simply be printed one day? Maybe. Ford announced today that it’s become the first OEM to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. Capable of printing automotive parts of practically any shape or length, Ford reports that the Stratasys Infinite Build system could be a breakthrough for vehicle manufacturing by […]March 5, 2017HomeRepublic hosts first national driver & tech competitionRepublic Services held its first national championship truck and technician ROAD-EO competition Friday in Phoenix. Drivers and technicians from around the U.S. competed in a rigorous skills competition which involved a series of driving and diagnostic tests that determined national champions in five distinct categories. Winners are posted below. “Our drivers love it. It’s all […]March 5, 2017Previous PagePage 87 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
