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Raised dump bed takes down power lines and traps drivers in New York
A dump truck with an elevated bed brought down power lines which trapped drivers in their vehicles and caused a power outage today in Henrietta, New York. No injuries were reported, but the incident shut down traffic and left as many as 1,200 people in the dark. The driver, who reportedly has been involved in […]
July 23, 2018
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Kenworth T270, T370 now standard with lighter, quieter S140 axles
Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks are now standard with Dana Spicer S140 single-reduction, single-drive axle. The Kenworth T270 features the Dana Spicer S17-140 rated at 16,000 pounds, while the Kenworth T370 is standard with the Dana Spicer S21-140 rated at 21,000 pounds. Dana Spicer S140 axles are designed to serve a wide range […]
July 19, 2018
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Swedish start-up debuts electric, driverless logging truck
The race to vehicle electrification and autonomy has a new leader in the clubhouse: the logging industry. Last week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Swedish tech start-up Einride revealed its T-log autonomous, all-electric logging truck. “With the T-log, we’ve created a vehicle that can withstand the rigors of a demanding environment. It is uncharted territory for us, […]
July 16, 2018
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Test drive: Severe duty International HV delivers driver comfort
Severe duty and driver comfort aren’t two things that usually go hand-in-hand, but the inspired refinement of International’s HV Series lineup brings fit-and-finish to an unfamiliar place: the worksite work horse. Featuring the same imposing hood and grille, the HV appears to be little more than a gussied up WorkStar – and for good reason. […]
July 9, 2018
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Texas man struck and killed by runaway truck while checking his mail
A defective parking brake on a dump truck is being blamed in the death of a Texas man. Police in Hamilton, Texas report that 65-year-old William Shanafelt had probably been walking back to his house just after checking his mail box when he was struck from behind by a dump truck that had been parked […]
July 3, 2018
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Dump truck loses load of human waste in Indiana
Tell me one more time why you got pulled over? While we’re not exactly sure how the conversation went between a dump truck driver and his boss, we’re fairly confident that it was a memorable one. After all, it’s not every day that you get stopped by state troopers after losing human waste along the […]
June 21, 2018
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Allison transmissions available as options on International RH, LT
Navistar said Monday it is making the Allison TC10 transmission available as an option on International LT Series and the Allison 3000 Highway Series for RH Series spec’d with a Cummins X15 engine. Unlike manual or automated manual transmissions, Allison transmissions use a torque converter to enable smoother, faster and more efficient acceleration. Additionally, there is no dry mechanical clutch that […]
June 18, 2018
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Mack adds more efficient MP8 and aerodynamic options for Anthem tractor
Mack Trucks is adding a high-efficiency 13-liter engine and its Mack HE+ package as available options on Mack Anthem models, the truck maker announced Thursday. Anthems equipped with the MP8HE engine and HE+ package deliver up to a 9.5 percent fuel efficiency improvement compared to a base MP8-equipped Anthem model, and Mack Trucks Director of […]
June 14, 2018
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Ten-vehicle crash blamed on dump truck driver who skipped brake inspection
A dump truck driver who bailed out on a brake inspection is being blamed for a fiery, 10-vehicle collision earlier this year in Northern California that paralyzed a woman and injured five others. Santa Rosa Police Department reported today that Francisco Alberto Rodriguez, 45, caused the February 5th accident by being in violation of state […]
June 3, 2018
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Kenworth T680, T880 now available with lighter, quieter Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline
Kenworth announced today that it’s now offering the new Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline for the Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 in linehaul and regional haul applications. The SPL 250 Lite sheds 25 pounds without sacrificing performance or durability, has fewer moving parts, and reduces noise, vibration and harshness values compared to the SPL 250 XL […]
May 23, 2018
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Possible brake failure behind recall of 2018 Ford F-650, F-750
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles over concerns of possible parking brake failure. Affected vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes may have a parking brake cable that was not adjusted properly which can result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle […]
May 20, 2018
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Michelin launches new airless radial for UTVs
It’s not easy reinventing the wheel, but Michelin is up for the challenge. Michelin Tweel Technologies, a division of Michelin North America, has launched a new 26-inch airless radial tire with a four-bolt wheel-pattern hub designed for use on UTVs that is initially available only in the aftermarket. Originally designed for military special operations use on […]
May 16, 2018
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Dump truck plows through garage in Minnesota
A dump truck driver who crashed into the garage of a home in Minneapolis today is blaming the accident on his truck. The driver, who sustained minor injuries, told the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office that his Mack truck had a mechanical failure before he lost control of the vehicle and plowed through the garage causing […]
May 15, 2018
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Endurant auto trans now available on Cummins-powered International LoneStar and LT tractors
The Endurant 12 speed automated transmission, the product of Eaton and Cummins’ joint powertrain venture, is now available for order on International LoneStar and LT Series trucks spec’d with the Cummins X15 engine. The X15, which Brett Merrit, vice president of Cummins’ on-highway engine business says was the number one selling heavy-duty engine in North […]
May 9, 2018
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Roush CleanTech unveils electric F-650
Roush CleanTech has joined the growing commercial battery electric vehicle segment by unveiling an all-electric Ford F-650 today at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. The company, which includes propane autogas and compressed natural gas in its technology portfolio, expands its alternative fuel market with zero-emission electric vehicles. “An electric battery option for medium-duty trucks […]
May 4, 2018
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GM low cab forward gets EDI’s nat gas plug-in hybrid powertrain
Efficient Drivetrains Inc. announced today the integration of its EDI PowerDrive 4000 into a Class-4 General Motors Low Cab Forward platform, creating an industry-first electrified work truck for agriculture applications. The vehicle combines the benefits of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system and plug-in hybrid technology and is geared to help agriculture fleets switch […]
April 11, 2018
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SoCalGas announces efforts to get more fleets over to natural gas
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced efforts this week to help California fleets get more drivers behind the wheel of new near-zero emissions heavy-duty natural gas trucks. The effort was part of a $21 million Prop 1B incentive pool administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SoCalGas representatives provided assistance on 400 Prop 1B applications throughout its service territory. If all […]
March 29, 2018
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Dashcam catches dump truck driver dumping load to shake off police
This next dash cam video looks like it’s straight out of the Dukes of Hazzard. If only the late Waylon Jennings could have done a voice-over… It all started with a domestic disturbance call last Wednesday in Beaver Dam, Wisc. When a Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputy showed up to help, Theodore Tamminga wanted none […]
March 25, 2018
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