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Inside look: How Ford assembles its Transit vans
Ford’s new Transit van may not hit dealership lots for a few more months, but they are already steaming down production lines at the company’s Kansas City, Mo. assembly plant. Here, workers at the plant install the van’s powertrain via an elevation system that lifts it underneath the body, which is suspended from a line […]
June 5, 2014
Class 3-6
Hino updating telematics platform with Telogis partnership
Hino Trucks has partnered with Telogis on its next-generation platform for Hino INSIGHT, the company’s web-based location and telematics platform for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Launching this summer, Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis will be standard on 2015MY Hino 195h and 195h-DC hybrid models, and as an option on the 195 and 195-DC […]
June 4, 2014
Vocational
WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: So many whoops, so little time
How does one say “OMG!” in Russian? We cannot guarantee that no one was injured in this MonthlyFails video collection, but we can say that it’s a miracle some of these folks clearly walked away without a scratch.
June 3, 2014
Class 3-6
Westport expands 2015 line-up with nat-gas Ford Transit Connect
Westport is expanding its 2015 vehicle lineup with two natural gas fueling options for hard-working truck fleets who like the Ford Transit Connect.
June 3, 2014
Class 3-6
10 weird uses for a Transit van
Ford hasn’t even put its Transit van commercially on U.S. roadways yet, but it’s been the most popular van in Europe for nearly 50 years – and people have been doing weird stuff with them ever since. Here are the Top 10 odd things that have happened to a Transit. […]
June 1, 2014
Class 3-6
Ford refines more durable paint process for Transit vans
The all-new Ford Transit is all-new from head to toe…or skin. The van will make its North American debut later this year with more durable paint, thanks to an industry-first paint technology now in use at Kansas City Assembly Plant. The Transit vehicles built in Kansas City are the first to use a new two-wet […]
May 22, 2014
Class 3-6
AT&T deploys 8,000th CNG vehicle; targets 15,000 alt-fuel vehicles by 2018
“Full speed ahead” was the phrase coming out of AT&T recently as the company revealed it had deployed its 8,000th compressed natural gas vehicle, a major milestone in the company’s overall 10-year commitment to add approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles to its fleet by end of year 2018.
May 21, 2014
Class 3-6
WORK TRUCK WHOOPS: 3 point turn
I sat here for a good 10 minutes to try and come up with a good description of what’s happening here, but I couldn’t do it. I don’t know if this guy is stuck, lost, or just a moron. He gets progressively angrier as the video drags on, which makes the results even more comical. […]
May 15, 2014
Class 3-6
Ford rolls out two custom Transit Connect wagons for Maker Faire
Ford and MAKE magazine will show two creative takes on personalizing the all-new Transit Connect Wagon as part of Maker Faire, an all-ages event celebrating the do-it-yourself spirit. MAKE magazine put on the first Maker Faire in 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area, bringing together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, hobbyists, engineers and artists. It […]
May 15, 2014
Vocational
Driver safety, cost savings are top priorities of fleet managers
Ensuring driver safety is the biggest priority of fleet managers, according to a survey conducted at the 2014 NAFA Institute and Expo by GE Capital Fleet Services.
May 14, 2014
Class 3-6
Chrysler Group recalls 644,850 Dodge, Chrysler vans over fire concerns
A faulty vent window that could overheat and lead to a vehicle fire has prompted Chrysler Group to recall 644,850 vans built between 2010-2013.
May 14, 2014
Class 3-6
SuperSprings adds support for new Ford Transit
SuperSprings International has added a new rear suspension support for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect’s redesigned rear coil spring suspension. A new Coil SumoSprings application provides a level ride for drivers who love the van’s capabilities and versatility, but need extra suspension support when the rear cargo area is loaded. Coil SumoSprings slide between the turns of coil […]
May 8, 2014
Vocational
ACT Expo showcases the latest developments in clean transport tech
Look to HWT’s Jason Cannon this week for complete coverage of the 2014 Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, which officially kicks off Tuesday at the Long Beach Convention Center.
May 6, 2014
Class 3-6
Nissan launches European production of next all-electric vehicle
Nissan said Monday it has started the production of its second all-electric vehicle, the e-NV200, which will soon be available in Europe as both a passenger vehicle and light commercial van.
May 6, 2014
Class 3-6
First Ford Transits roll off production line
Flanked by 2,000 new employees and supported by a $1.1 billion investment, the all-new Ford Transit van rolled off the line at Kansas City Assembly Plant Wednesday, as Ford aims to strengthen its leadership in the commercial vehicle segment. “Producing our Built Ford Tough Transit lineup in Kansas City is a big deal for the […]
May 1, 2014
Class 3-6
‘Pickers’ pick Ford’s Transit
Ford Transit is joining History’s “American Pickers” as stars Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz travel around the United States, searching remote and rustic locations for classic gems that can be restored and resold. Beginning with Wednesday, April 30 episode, Wolfe and Fritz will drive a 2015 Transit, a full-size van designed for commercial use, in […]
April 30, 2014
Class 3-6
Chevy releases MSRP for City Express cargo van
The 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS – the company’s first entry in the small cargo van segment – was this week assigned a starting price of $22,950, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. The City Express features a standard 2.0L dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine with continuously variable valve timing rated […]
April 29, 2014
Vocational
Fun Trucks Friday: Mercedes ‘El Camino,’ Bradbery’s ‘bad boy’ and more
The Fun Trucks Friday staff indulges the collective sweet tooth this week. Like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get. But here at Hard Working Trucks, you can have all you want and not feel guilty.
April 25, 2014
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