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Video card: A hard working trucks holiday light show
What better Christmas card than one featuring hard working trucks? In this light and sound show, the Little Creek (Del.) Volunteer Fire Company wishes everyone Happy Holidays.
December 25, 2013
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Chuck Norris spoofs Van-Damme stunt
Volvo Truck’s/Jean-Claude Van Damme’s “Epic Split” video has been seen more than 64 million times. [youtube M7FIvfx5J10 nolink] This month, the viral YouTube sensation was dubbed the most viewed automotive commercial ever on YouTube. “It is quite overwhelming. Sure, we were hoping for a success, but we didn’t expect it to be this big or come […]
December 24, 2013
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‘Amazing Race’ champ, truck fleet owner, talks winning strategies, tools
Sometimes, nice guys do finish first. Jason Case, president of Boston-based Case Snow Management and his girlfriend-teammate Amy Diaz were crowned the million-dollar winners of “The Amazing Race” on CBS Dec. 8. In a follow-up interview with HWT, Case talks about the experience – and how running a small business and a hard working truck fleet helped prepare him.
December 20, 2013
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Polk: Used CV transactions climb; medium-duty paces new sales
The demand for clean used equipment to replace older commercial vehicles remains strong, while medium-duty trucks – paced by Ford – have shown the most improvement among new commercial vehicles transactions, according to Polk, the global automotive market intelligence firm.
December 18, 2013
Class 3-6
Ram ‘Operation Holiday Express’ supports wounded warriors
The Ram Truck brand has delivered mounds of fresh man-made snow, a new 2014 ProMaster 2500 Series Cargo Van filled with toys, diapers and other supplies, plus a $25,000 grant from The Chrysler Foundation to support injured U.S. military personnel and their families at the Warrior and Family Support Center at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. The […]
December 16, 2013
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Michelin issues safety recall for commercial light truck tires
Michelin North America Inc. has issued a safety recall of approximately 1.3 million of its Michelin LTX M/S commercial light truck tires sold primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
December 13, 2013
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Beer, Belgians, Blimps and more: It’s Fun Trucks Friday
This week on Fun Trucks Friday: In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end to Prohibition, we honor the hard working fleets who keep the suds flowing; also, a truck video sets records for views; Truck of the Year finalists are announced; heavy-duty, lighter-than-air equipment haulers are coming; and more.
December 13, 2013
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Medium-duty used truck market flat; construction market seasonal
The medium-duty used truck market remains stable, with some signs of “relaxed demand,” while the construction segment likewise has “taken a breather,” according to NADA’s December Commercial Truck Guidelines.
December 12, 2013
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Reader’s votes sought in fleet graphics contest
Our sister site, CCJ, has opened voting in its inaugural “Five Flashiest Fleets Readers’ Choice Contest!” Readers are asked to select their five favorite fleet graphics from the 48 submissions in 2013. Voting ends December 24. Click here to see the submissions and vote.
December 11, 2013
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Synthetic oil use on the rise: Is it time to switch?
So many lubricant choices, so little time. What kind of oil, synthetic blend, or full synthetic is best for your truck’s engine – and your operational bottom line? As with every equipment option, the answer is: It depends. Dan Arcy, Global OEM Technical Manager, Shell Global Solutions, walks HWT through selecting the right oil for your fleet today, as well as what to keep in mind with upcoming changes in truck emissions standards.
December 11, 2013
Class 3-6
Ram launching new, Fiat-based small van
The Ram Commercial Truck division Monday announced it will offer an all-new small van for the North American market. The 2015 Ram ProMaster City will join the larger Ram ProMaster with small commercial and passenger van applications and, based on the Fiat Doblo, is yet another design concept born from Chrysler’s corroboration with Fiat – a two-time International Van of the Year […]
December 3, 2013
Class 3-6
Chrysler invests in commercial van, engine assembly plant
Chrysler says it will invest more than $1 billion in two Mexico manufacturing sites to assemble the company’s commercial vans and engines. Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed investments totaling $1.249 billion in two Saltillo facilities and the creation of 1,570 jobs during a dedication event at the new Van Assembly Plant Friday […]
October 12, 2013
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Knapheide expands line to include ProMaster coverage
The Knapheide Manufacturing Company says it has updated its product line to include coverage for the all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster. The recently launched ProMaster has multiple models of cargo vans, cutaway chassis, and cab chassis to suit a wide variety of end user applications. For the Ram ProMaster cargo van, Knapheide and Sortimo have developed […]
September 30, 2013
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Ford unveils new Transit Connect van
Ford continued the renovation of its commercial van segment this weekend, introducing its all-new 2014 Transit Connect Taxi, providing best-in-class performance, low operating costs, and improved comfort and flexibility for the North American taxi market. Engineered to Ford’s light-truck commercial durability standards, the taxi was unveiled today at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference […]
September 23, 2013
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Ford Transit Connect named International Van of the Year
Ford’s Transit Connect cargo van isn’t even available in the U.S., but it’s already been named the best in the world. The all-new Ford Transit Connect was named “International Van of the Year 2014” at the COMTRANS commercial vehicle exhibition in Moscow Monday. Ford is the first single manufacturer to win the award for two […]
September 9, 2013
Class 3-6
Shelving systems, partitions and accessories for the new Ram ProMaster
Masterack, a division of Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products, has released interior shelving systems, partitions and accessories for the new Ram ProMaster cargo van. Shelving systems for the ProMaster include steel racks and bins packages for each of the vehicles’ various wheelbase and roof height configurations. Upgrades from base shelving packages are available with […]
August 28, 2013
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Ford rolls out ‘billboard on wheels’ program for fleets
Entrepreneurs and businesses that want to develop the ultimate “billboard on wheels” now have access to Ford’s redesigned custom vehicle graphics site. Ford says improvements to the Ford Commercial Graphics tool have made the process of creating, ordering and purchasing vehicle wraps simpler, and the tool’s cleaner interface, ability to better customize images visually and […]
August 28, 2013
Class 3-6
New shelving package for Ram ProMaster
Ranger Design says it has released the first-to-market availability of customized shelving packages for the new 2014 Ram ProMaster full-size cargo van. A number of packages are available, including contractor, service, electrical and delivery configurations. Ranger says all Ram ProMaster shelving design packages are eligible for the company’s Quickship program that guarantees shipping anywhere within […]
August 16, 2013
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