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Terex introduces new budget-friendly hybrid option
Terex Utilities is now offering another green fleet option with its new HyPower IM, the latest innovation in HyPower hybrid solutions. “The IM stands for ‘I am’: I am innovative technology. I am efficient. I am lightweight. I am green. I am cost effective,” said Joe Caywood, Director of Marketing. “HyPower IM allows fleets to […]
October 27, 2016
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Switch-N-Go dump body now includes aluminum side option
Switch-N-Go announced that an optional, lightweight aluminum fold-down side is now available with its dump body. The fold down sides allow for easy entry into the dump body for side loading and unloading. The aluminum side option reduces back strain which may help reduce injuries. Switch-N-Go dump bodies are available in six standard lengths, from 9 to […]
October 24, 2016
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Trailer orders slide as market ‘cools’
New trailer orders for September fell 16 percent month-over-month and 66 percent year-over-year. The 11,800 units posted last month include a 43 percent month-over-month drop in dry van orders, which are down 80 percent year-over-year. “The lower order rate in September is consistent with a cooling market in 2017,” says Don Ake, FTR vice president of […]
October 20, 2016
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Mitsubishi Fuso’s eCanter on display at GIE+Expo
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America continues to gauge North American interest in its Fuso eCanter all-electric truck by taking the vehicle to various trade shows across North America. The truck’s latest stop will be at the GIE+Expo 2016 Oct. 20-21 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. Mitsubishi Fuso reports that following a year of […]
October 19, 2016
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Isuzu: Medium-duty truck market continues to grow
Hard Working Trucks recently turned to Isuzu Commercial Truck of America for some more insight into the medium-duty truck market. Special thanks to Brian Tabel, executive director of marketing at Isuzu Commercial Truck, for taking the time to answer some questions. HWT: What do customers generally spec in a medium duty truck? Tabel: An Isuzu […]
October 17, 2016
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Isuzu Truck releases key specs on its Class 6 2018 FTR
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America today revealed key specifications of its new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment, the 2018 Isuzu FTR. The company made announcements to their dealers at a series of Isuzu Whistle Stops around the U.S. over the last two weeks. Among the highlights: 25,950 pounds GVWR The FTR will […]
October 11, 2016
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Utility trucks pouring into storm ravaged North Carolina
Bucket trucks by the hundreds continued to arrive into North Carolina on Sunday to aid that state with power restoration following Hurricane Matthew. Crews will work 14 to 16 hours each day in an effort to restore power to hundreds of thousands of homes. “We have another 6,000 coming in from off system, from states […]
October 9, 2016
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Doonan unveils flatbed liftgate trailer
Doonan Specialized Trailer recently unveiled its The 28’ x 102” aluminum, double-axle Chaparral II rides on 22.5-inch tires and features a Maxon Railift RC- 2B series liftgate with a lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds. “The self-contained, low-maintenance liftgate provides ease of loading and unloading from the rear of the trailer, and ensures a level ride […]
October 5, 2016
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Utility updates 4000A flatbed with weight-saving aluminum
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is introducing a new flatbed trailer built on an updated 4000A platform. Larry Roland, director of marketing for Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., says the 4000AE flatbed replaces steel crossmembers with a new patent-pending design that uses 3 and 4 inch aluminum crossmembers – contributing to an overall 536 lb. weight reduction compared to […]
September 27, 2016
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New Orleans city truck caught dumping asphalt
When they saw the camera, they took off running. For the past few years, witnesses say the City of New Orleans has been wasting money and damaging a city road by repeatedly dumping piles of asphalt on a street that’s now a hodgepodge of bumps and humps which makes for difficult driving. A resident whose […]
September 25, 2016
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Thieves spend four hours stealing trucks, equipment from Missouri business
A brazen truck and equipment theft in Missouri this week may end with more good news as police continue to recover stolen property though GPS tracking. According to surveillance video, thieves spent four hours late Monday night into Tuesday morning stealing trucks, trailers and about $150,000 worth of equipment from Vac-it-All in St. Louis County. […]
September 21, 2016
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2017 Mack Granite mixer is lighter, more efficient
Mack Trucks is offering customers with concrete mixer applications a lighter-weight solution to meet their demanding needs. The Mack Granite model, equipped with the 2017 Mack MP7 11-liter engine and the Mack mDRIVE HD 14-speed automated manual transmission with creeper gears, is lighter than its predecessor. “The Mack Granite model has always handled the most […]
September 20, 2016
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Kenworth expands T880 with new set-forward configuration
Kenworth revealed a T880 truck with a set-forward front axle configuration today at the ConcreteWorks show in Nashville, Tenn., hosted by the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA). The new configuration, named the T880S, is especially designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications where maneuverability and visibility are valued. […]
September 19, 2016
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David Sowers video offers more insights into new Ram Chassis cabs
If you want to learn as much as you can about Ram commercial vehicles then don’t miss a chance to talk with David Sowers. Sowers, marketing manager of Ram Commercial Trucks, recently spoke with Hard Working Trucks about the 2017 Ram Chassis cab line-up. In our video below, Sowers covers highlights on Ram’s latest 3500, […]
September 12, 2016
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Out of control dump truck crashes into eight vehicles
A medical problem may have led a dump truck driver to crash into eight vehicles Wednesday in Southern California.
August 25, 2016
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Bold thieves steal $300k worth of landscape trucks, trailers
Police in New Jersey that someone will come forward with information on the theft of $300,000 worth of landscape trucks and trailers.
August 18, 2016
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Kenworth adding more rugged options to T370
Kenworth is adding a straight steel channel bumper, larger size 385/65R22.5 steer tires, and molded thermoplastic fender extensions to its T370.
August 15, 2016
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Asphalt company pleased with Kenworth T880
Tucci & Sons, an asphalt company in Washington State, report being very pleased with the Kenworth T880 Super Dump.
July 28, 2016
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