Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsLoadHandler starters, alternators available for GM trucks, vansLoadHandler Power Products now offers starters and alternators for popular Chevrolet and GMC light and medium-duty vehicles. LoadHandler’s latest starters and alternators are now available for 2002-2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2002-2007 Chevrolet Suburban, 2002-2007 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500HD/2500HD, 2002-2007 GMC Sierra 3500/3500HD, 2005-2010 Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, and 2006 Yukon/Yukon XL vehicles. “The LoadHandler Power Products line offers […]January 30, 2017ProductsNew trailer tire from GoodyearIn addition to introducing the new Endurance, Goodyear has unveiled a new special trailer size: ST 255/85R16.January 30, 2017ProductsNew Transfer Flow auxiliary tank mounts under most tonneau coversUsing an auxiliary fuel tank can mean giving up a tonneau cover or getting too close for comfort with a 5th wheel. Enter Transfer Flow’s new 40-gallon in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system which has been designed with versatility in mind. “The unique design of the 40-gallon fuel tank makes it compatible with almost any full-size […]January 30, 2017TrucksMaryland considering ban on rolling coalThe Diesel Technology Forum testified before the Maryland General Assembly House Environment and Transportation Committee this past week in support of House Bill 11 which would prohibit rolling coal in that state. “For the last decade, the industry has invested billions of dollars to produce diesel engines that today are near-zero in emissions. That’s why […]January 30, 2017TrucksGeorgia tops list for worst truck congestion in the U.S.The American Transportation Research Institute today released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, seven of which are in Atlanta including the number one worst location for truck congestion in the country, I-285 at I-85 North. The 2017 Top Truck Bottleneck List assesses the level of truck-oriented congestion at 250 […]January 29, 2017TrucksChevron addresses PC-11 questionsChevron answers questions about API CK-4 and API FA-4 oils in an ongoing series on its Delo Performance website.January 27, 2017Class 3-6Michigan companies pair-up to offer Ford Transit electric conversion kitTwo companies have paired up to offer an electric conversion kit for Ford Transit vans. Shortly after announcing their partnership earlier this month, Michigan-based New Eagle and Inventev displayed a fully electric Ford Transit at the Detroit Auto Show. New Eagle will provide the core propulsion systems and controls, while Inventev will handle up-fitting and […]January 26, 2017ProductsVnomics creates new True Fuel scoring model for engine control, speeding, idlingVnomics Corp., provider of the True Fuel onboard fuel optimization system that combines real-time driver coaching and comprehensive fuel waste analytics, announced a new balanced driver scoring model. The new scoring model, named “True Fuel Score,” includes distinct, normalized assessments of driver fuel efficiency in three key areas– engine control, speeding and idling– as well as a […]January 26, 2017TrucksSimpleFuel’s hydrogen generator wins $1 million DOE prizeThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) and the Hydrogen Education Foundation (HEF) recently announced the competition finalist SimpleFuel as the winner of the $1 Million H2 Refuel H-Prize. SimpleFuel’s hydrogen generator was unveiled last year at ACT Expo in Long Beach. DOE believes the technology can support economic growth, jobs and domestic […]January 25, 2017TrucksCalifornia utility proposes $570 million electric transportation planSouthern California Edison has filed with the California Public Utilities Commission a wide-ranging, $570 million plan for expanding electric transportation in its service area. Consistent with SCE’s longstanding role in supporting electric transportation, the plan aims to increase electrification of cars, buses, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and industrial vehicles and equipment. “This filing lays out a clear plan […]January 24, 2017Previous PagePage 91 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
