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Roadkill talks up 1969 Chevy C50 dump truck & its odd big block
A Chevy 366 big block?! Yes, Chevy produced that engine for its medium and heavy-duty trucks as well as school buses from the 1960s to the mid-1990s. Roadkill host David Freiburger takes a closer look at a 366 that’s mounted in a 1969 Chevy C50 dump truck. Roadkill, which has built a big fan base […]
June 19, 2017
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Isuzu gasoline N-Series gains bigger market share as 40,000th truck hits the road
Isuzu recently reported that it produced its 40,000th N-Series gasoline-powered truck.
June 13, 2017
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U.S. made offroad cabovers rolling out for ‘extreme-duty’ markets
You know…there’s a truck for that. Acela Truck Company will be debuting its extreme-duty Monterra truck line at the upcoming Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Monterra 4×4 and 6×6 cabover trucks, which meet the U.S. Army’s coveted ‘ultra-reliable’ status, are marketed for commercial markets that demand high performance off-road trucks including oil and […]
June 11, 2017
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U.S. Army looking for its next dump truck
The U.S. Army is shopping around for its next armored dump truck. One OEM will eventually be awarded a seven-year contract to build 683 M917A3 armored dump trucks. The last trucks were purchased in 2000 through Freightliner. The Army’s looking for a dump truck with removable underbody blast protection and plenty of payload capacity. “The […]
June 7, 2017
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WorkStar gets new axle option
International’s WorkStar 7400 and 7500 models will feature a Fabco FSD-20K right-hand offset axle as a new option. The addition of the Fabco axle, Mark Stasell, vice president of International Trucks’ vocational truck business says, is part of the company’s plans to continue investment into International’s vocational truck line this year. “Listening to [customers] and […]
June 6, 2017
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Test drive: Volvo’s all-new VNR
Volvo bills its new VNR tractor, which debuted publicly in April as the heir apparent to the VNM, as “the future of regional haul.” Regional trucks rarely get the same attention to fuel economy and driver comfort as their long-haul siblings, but in the future – with lengths of haul shrinking and drivers’ cries for home-time increasing […]
June 2, 2017
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Dump truck driver busted for smuggling illegal aliens
When you think of dump trucks, you normally don’t think of human smuggling. But think again. Border patrol agents in Southern California recently arrested a dump truck driver along with 14 illegal immigrants he was trying to smuggle into the U.S. under a tarp in the bed of his truck, according to U.S. Customs and […]
June 1, 2017
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Ford compares 2017 F-650, F-750 with competition
Ford released a comparison guide today that pits its redesigned 2017 F-650 and F-750 against similar trucks from major competitors like Freightliner, Hino and International Durastar. In “Ford F-650/F-750 vs. the Competition” the automaker compares specs on engines, transmissions, axles, suspension, frames, GVWR, cabs, cab interiors, cab access and windshields. “The 2017 F-650/F-750 has been […]
June 1, 2017
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Isuzu recalling trucks over possible sticking throttle
Concerns over the possibility of a sticking throttle led Isuzu to recall nearly 15,000 trucks. Certain 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles equipped with a gasoline-powered engine have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to […]
May 31, 2017
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Mack reports strong momentum, mDRIVE sales continue to climb
Mack remains focused and bullish about 2017 despite its concerns over what it calls ‘bureaucratic mismanagement’ on behalf of the Trump administration. Mack executives, led by Mack President Dennis Slagle, recently pointed out to reporters solid performances in critical areas like inventory reduction, service (with improved uptime), mDRIVE success and used truck sales. Business may […]
May 22, 2017
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Trucks being blamed for damage in Atlanta neighborhood–are bigger signs the answer?
GPS may be to blame for trucks driving through a northwest Atlanta neighborhood where they’re not allowed and residents say they’ve been damaging curbs, sidewalks and traffic signs. Residents in Riverview say the damage occurs as drivers attempt to turn around at a 3-way intersection. One resident watched this week as another truck attempted a […]
May 18, 2017
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Thieves targeting Florida utility trucks, $10k reward offered
Getting one tire stolen is bad enough—but 68?! Florida Power and Light (FPL) is offering up to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for stealing 68 tires and 16 batteries from their utility trucks. Since January, thieves have targeted FPL trucks in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Port St. Lucie and Jupiter. […]
May 11, 2017
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Isuzu starts production on new Class 6 entrant, 2018 FTR
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that production of its all-new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment—the 2018 Isuzu FTR—began Monday, May 8, 2017. The truck is being produced at a new 80,000-square-foot Spartan Motors facility in Charlotte, Michigan. “We believe that the all-new FTR is the truck of the future,” said Shaun […]
May 10, 2017
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Peterbilt Model 520 gets new configurations, new vocational axle
Peterbilt has added three new cab configurations to its Model 520: Left-Hand Drive, Right-Hand Drive and Right-Hand Stand-Up Drive in addition to the Dual Seated Drive configuration rolled out last year. A redesigned Right-Hand Stand-Up cab configuration improves ease of ingress and egress for applications that require the driver to exit the cab multiple times during the […]
May 9, 2017
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Federal Signal to acquire Truck Bodies and Equipment International
Federal Signal Corporation announced today a $270 million deal to acquire Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI). This transaction will allow Federal Signal to leverage its expertise in building chassis-based vehicles, significantly expand its exposure to higher growth industrial end-markets and balance the mix of revenues it generates from municipal and industrial markets. TBEI’s six […]
May 8, 2017
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Truck collapses into San Francisco sinkhole
Got a sinking feeling about this… A truck driver in San Francisco got the surprise of his life this past week when the truck he was driving began to slowly slip into the ground. While scenes like this seem right out of a Stephen King novel, it was the real deal for this driver, who […]
May 7, 2017
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2018 Hino 195h diesel hybrid cabover delivers impressive fuel savings
Combine the proven, best-selling hybrid technology of a Prius with a medium-duty diesel truck and you’ve got the 2018 Hino 195h. Designed for landscape and pick-up delivery work, the 5.0-liter 210-hp four-cylinder diesel-electric delivers up to 440 lb.-ft. of torque through a six-speed, PTO-capable Aisin transmission. Of course, getting up to 30 percent improvement in […]
May 7, 2017
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Ford announces updates for model year 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks
Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks were completely redesigned for 2016, but 2018 models will come equipped with several enhancements aimed at boosting safety, performance and serviceability. Updates to Ford’s heaviest truck lineup for next model year will include an available high-output 240-amp alternator for F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with the V10 gasoline engine, an […]
May 2, 2017
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