Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)TrucksTeam Penske restores 1972 truck that transported its race carsTruck restorations come in all shapes and sizes, including Team Penske’s 1972 International Fleetstar. Known in racing circles as The Blue Hilton, the transporter truck was one of the first of its kind to provide enclosed transportation for a race car. The truck transported the No. 66 McLaren that Mark Donohue drove to victory in […]February 20, 2017ProductsCurt’s new gooseneck hitch for Ford Super Duty speeds up install timeCurt Manufacturing announced that it’s designed a new gooseneck hitch specifically for Ford Super Duty trucks that speeds up installation time. “This OEM-style hitch is a highly valuable asset for Curt dealers and consumers alike, featuring a one-person installation, a 30K weight rating and a limited lifetime warranty, all wrapped up in a dependable, made-in-USA […]February 20, 2017TrucksUsed truck market expected to take off in 2017New Year’s resolution or not, 2017 could prove to be a great time to sell your used truck. In its latest Used Vehicle Market Report, Edmunds predicts a record number of off-lease vehicles will fill dealer lots this year while a declining number of older trade-ins will put significant upward pressure on the late model […]February 16, 2017Class 3-6Work Truck Solutions expands to MichiganWork Truck Solutions, the first online platform that enables commercial inventory searches by body type and chassis, for both truck buyers and industry supply chain stakeholders, announced their new office location in Troy, Michigan. “The level of support that the OEMs have provided to help expand our services to their dealers, and the support that we […]February 16, 2017Class 3-6Spartan opens upfit center near Ford plant in Kansas CitySpartan Fleet Vehicles and Services announced the launch of Spartan Upfit Services, a new 146,000-square foot upfit assembly center located in Kansas City that provides tailored upfits of cargo vans and other fleet vehicles. Spartan Upfit Services streamlines the fleet customization process for vehicles like the Ford Transit (video below). Located near Ford’s Kansas City-based Transit manufacturing […]February 15, 2017ProductsToyo offering two new commercial tire sizesToyo Tire recently introduced two new tire sizes for regional and long-haul trucks. The Toyo M920 drive tire and the Toyo® M149 Super Single are part of the M-Line of commercial tire products from Toyo Tires. The M920 drive traction tire is ideal for trucks that require all-season capabilities to deliver loads in any weather condition […]February 14, 2017VocationalAltec introduces truck cranes for track carriersAltec announced the launch of two truck cranes for track carriers. Altec’s AC40-152S and AC45-127S are now available for the new Prinoth Panther T22. The features of the AC40-152S and AC45-127S are maintained from the chassis-mounted variants, but are now paired with a tracked machine to allow customers to access hard-to-reach jobsites. The new Prinoth […]February 14, 2017HomeBack-to-back snowplow wrecks invite safety reprimandTwo recent snowplow accidents in Arizona serve as a good reminders that drivers need to slow down when traveling on snow-covered roads. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported after two Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) snow plow trucks were struck by vehicles in two separate accidents. One of the plows wasn’t so lucky, however, when […]February 13, 2017HomeWorkhorse reports 30 MPGe for its electric delivery truckWorkhorse Group announced today that its electric delivery truck is achieving 30-plus miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) during stop-and-go parcel, bakery and uniform delivery routes. Workhorse estimates that the truck’s fuel savings combined with lower maintenance costs adds up to as much as $165,000 total cost-of-ownership savings per vehicle. “By achieving 30 MPGe with over 125 medium-duty […]February 13, 2017VocationalPalfinger selling service body distribution, upfitting business business to ReadingThe Palfinger Group has announced a purchase agreement with Reading Truck Group to transfer its service body distribution and upfitting business at four locations in North America. Palfinger says Reading Truck Group will assume the customer commitments and specified assets at four PalFleet sites: Council Bluffs, Iowa, Indianapolis, Ind., Louisville, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn. The transaction is […]February 13, 2017Previous PagePage 89 of 145Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsRepeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'The GHG3 final rule had been derided as a de facto electric truck mandate.EmissionsEPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulationsBusinessHyway Transportation parent acquiring Michigan fleetMergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Marten's intermodal businessBusinessSchneider's business is booming at the border
