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Lithium-Ion To Run Hybrid Trucks
Johnson Controls Part Of DOE Initiative About 120 work trucks, to be used by publicly owned utilities and municipal electric companies, will utilize advanced plug-in hybrid power systems by Odyne Systems, LLC, using Johnson Controls’ batteries, thanks to a $45 million dollar DOE grant. Depending on use, Odyne’s hybrid power system can enable large trucks […]
June 6, 2013
Perspectives
Ram Teams With Man of Steel
Ram Commercial Launches Movie Ram Truck and Warner Bros. launched a new co-branded commercial for the Ram 1500 as part of a partnership promoting Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “Man of Steel,” the highly anticipated summer action-adventure movie in theaters June 14. The 30-second “Action” spot intersperses scenes from the movie and footage of […]
June 5, 2013
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NHTSA Looks At F-250/350 SD
Investigation Into Steering Box Failure  According to information released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), their Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received five (5) complaints about steering issues in 2008 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks where an internal failure of the steering box resulted in loss of vehicle control. […]
June 5, 2013
Perspectives
Bridgestone Offers Tire Tips
Tips For National Tire Safety Week  As families hit the road on vacation this spring and summer, it’s critical they check the condition of their tires before they set off. To promote the importance of tire safety, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is sharing a few tips for safe travel in conjunction with National Tire […]
June 4, 2013
Perspectives
Tundra That Towed Shuttle Shown
Toyota’s Pickup Part Of Science Exhibit  The California Science Center, in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., unveiled the Toyota Tundra full-size pick-up truck used to tow the Space Shuttle Endeavour over the 405 Freeway Manchester Boulevard Bridge during its journey through Los Angeles and Inglewood Streets. The Tundra is on display as part […]
June 3, 2013
Perspectives
GM Recalls Chevy & GMC Vans
CNG Fuel Systems Flawed, May Cause Fire  General Motors (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division are recalling2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14- 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the […]
June 3, 2013
Perspectives
CNG and LNG: What’s Best for Your Fleet
Natural gas trucks are expected to make up 10 percent of the marketplace in the coming few years. That’s a lot of units, but will they be compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified natural gas (LNG), or a combination of the two? Which will emerge as the segment leader? And here’s the biggest question: What’s […]
May 30, 2013
Perspectives
Supplies Delivered To Moore, OK
Ram Truck Owners Help With Disaster Relief This past Memorial Day weekend, Ram truck owners from cities near Moore, OK converged on disaster-torn neighborhoods to deliver supplies and help area residents. Eighteen RAM truck owners met at the Norman Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram dealership (Norman, OK) where area volunteers loaded supplies into their pickup beds. Tad Agoglia, founder of […]
May 28, 2013
Perspectives
Powerstroke Fan Clutch Causes Engine No-Start
Powerstroke engine not starting can be caused by bad fan clutch
May 22, 2013
Perspectives
Nominees sought for distributor award
Nominees for Truck Parts & Service magazine’s Distributor of the Year Award are rolling in, and there’s still one month left to the deadline. Nominations will be accepted through June 21, one month from today. Several familiar names have already been submitted along with a handful of newcomers, each vying for the title of the best distributor […]
May 20, 2013
Perspectives
Stepping Up: AMP BedStep Install
AMP Research BedStep a nice upfit for any heavy-duty work truck
May 16, 2013
Perspectives
HD Rear Bumper Install
Fab Fours Elite-series rear bumper install on Surveyor 1 Ram 2500HD
May 16, 2013
Perspectives
Chrysler Recalls Ram 1500 pickups
Some Ram Pickups Have Defroster Problems Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 532 Ram 1500 pickups to inspect components that accommodate windshield defrosting and defogging. Chrysler Group engineers observed a fault code linked to coolant-system function. Investigation revealed one component had evidence of corrosion that compromised system performance. Additional investigation discovered coolant systems in some vehicles […]
May 13, 2013
Perspectives
2014 Sierra’s New 4.3L Tops In Standard V-6 PickupTorque
New EcoTec3 Engine Continues GMC V-6 Heritage When the all-new 2014 GMC Sierra full-size pickup arrives this summer, its standard 4.3L EcoTec V-6 will offer the most torque of any standard V-6 in the segment – 305 lb-ft (413Nm). Buyers can choose from three advanced EcoTec3 engines – a 5.3L (available at launch), followed by […]
May 6, 2013
Perspectives
Chevy Taps Luxury Crew Cab Market
Silverado High Country Crew Cab Combines Work With Luxury The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country, debuting this fall, further broadens the brand’s offerings in the high end pickup market. Distinguished by a unique horizontal chrome bar grille, halogen projector headlamps and body-color r bumpers the High Country model presents a high end appearance with its […]
May 6, 2013
Perspectives
Welcome to Hard Working Trucks
Welcome to the Internet’s newest home for vocational truck news, hardworkingtrucks.com. Some of the largest growth in the trucking segment this year has been in light- through medium-duty, and that is expected to continue for quite some time. According to a MacKay and Associates study, there were 3.6 million vehicles on the road in 1982 […]
May 1, 2013
Perspectives
TRAILER WIRING TIP
SHOP TALK: WIRING 101 MAKING CONNECTIONS When it comes time to splice wires, here’re a couple tips to make it last  by Steve Temple Wiring problems are a common occurrence with vehicles and trailers used in a harsh environment or that are getting along in years. Preventive maintenance and proper wiring techniques can eliminate […]
April 17, 2013
Perspectives
SuperSprings GM 1500 Install
Need a little help keeping the rear of your 1500 Sierra/Silverado level when hauling a load or towing a trailer? SuperSprings help.
April 10, 2013
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