Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)ProductsBDS suspension systems available for 2015-2016 2WD F-150BDS Suspension is now shipping a full line of suspension systems for 2015-2016 Ford F-150 two-wheel-drive trucks. Available in 2.5, 4 and 6-inch systems with optional FOX coilovers, BDS Suspension offers plenty of suspension choices to meet your needs and clear up to 37-inch tires. BDS lift systems are based off the tried and true […]December 23, 2016TrucksNearly half of Americans have skidded off the road during winter, Hankook survey revealsToday marks the first day of winter and will hopefully serve as a reminder for drivers that still need to winterize their vehicles. Mindful of plummeting temperatures across the U.S., our friends at Hankook have passed along some tips and results from their winter driving survey, which includes feedback on autonomous winter driving. Drivers should […]December 21, 2016TrucksState investigating claims that carrier closed, opened under new name to avoid paying driversMinnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith announced state officials are looking into allegations a newly opened carrier is the reincarnation of a longtime trucking company that closed abruptly and told employees and vendors it could not pay them.  “The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has launched an investigation and will make sure that Lakeville Motor Express […]December 21, 2016ProductsIcon releases 3.0 coilovers for 2007-up Toyota TundraIcon Vehicle Dynamics has announced the release of its new 3.0 Series coilovers for 2007-up Toyota Tundra trucks. Compared to Icon’s 2.5-inch diameter coilovers, the 3.0 Series shocks see a piston surface area increase of 50 percent in the ride zone, and 100 percent in the “Bump Zone.” This translates into increased stability and vehicle […]December 20, 2016Class 3-6FCA teams up with Waymo to produce autonomous minivansWhen it comes to news of autonomous vehicles, most stories lately have focused on large Class 8 trucks. However, that changed today with a joint announcement from Waymo, formerly the Google self-driving car project, and FCA, both of which have teamed up to produce 100 self-driving Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans. The vans are currently being […]December 19, 2016ProductsNew app offers easy way to store, manage fleet maintenance recordsIn 2014, a car enthusiast in Orange County, Calif., got a surprise phone call from the person he had just sold a vehicle to. The buyer wanted to see documentation of the vehicle’s maintenance. The seller, Zorrane Abdeali, struggled to meet the request. The missing documents cast doubt in the buyer’s mind. The experience caused Abdeali to think: “wouldn’t […]December 16, 2016TrucksBendix Wingman Advanced available on Kenworth T270, T370The Bendix Wingman Advanced system is now available for order as an option for Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks. The radar-based collision mitigation system delivers adaptive cruise control with braking, along with autonomous emergency braking technology to help drivers mitigate rear-end collisions. “This proven Bendix technology is popular with our Class 8 fleet […]December 15, 2016ProductsFirestone launches new Ride-Rite suspension kit for 2017 F-250, F-350Firestone Industrial Products (FSIP) launched a new Ride-Rite Air Spring Kit for 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. The new kit, which is designed to level and stabilize loads while providing a smoother ride, is compatible with both 2 and 4 wheel drive models in both gas and diesel configurations, and will also work with […]December 14, 2016ProductsBDS lift kits available for 2017 Ram 3500 4×4Several lift kits ranging from 2 to 8 inches are available from BDS for the 2017 Ram 3500 4x4.December 12, 2016ProductsBDS Suspension 4-inch lift kits available for 2014-2017 Ram 2500Two four-inch lift options from BDS are now available for 2014-2017 Ram 2500 trucks.December 8, 2016Previous PagePage 94 of 145Next PageTop StoriesMergers & AcquisitionsHub Group acquires Marten's intermodal businessMarten Intermodal acquisition will increase Hub Group's refrigerated container count by 1,200 units, more than doubling the company's temp-controlled capacity.BusinessSchneider's business is booming at the borderEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityAlternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
