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Thieves targeting trucks for catalytic converters

The higher ground clearance under most trucks invites thieves to slide under, steal and cash-in on the pricey exhaust filters at metal recycling yards.

January 12, 2016

Catalytic converters are more frequently stolen from trucks than any other vehicle. Products are available to help prevent it.

Mack employee retiring after nearly 60 years

Don Schumaker defines company loyalty. After working for nearly 60 years for Mack Trucks, he's decided to call it quits--sort of.

January 11, 2016

After nearly 60 years of service to Mack Trucks, Don Schumaker says he's ready to retire. Here he's pictured in his final role as Mack Museum curator emeritus. Behind him is Evil Knievel's 1974 Mack FS786LST.

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Titan XD’s big brother Titan Warrior debuts in Detroit

While Nissan's Titan Warrior concept pickup is larger and more performance driven than the Titan XD, its larger goal is to show just how committed Nissan is to gaining more traction in the competitive pickup market.

January 11, 2016

Nissan's Titan Warrior concept pickup, big brother to the Titan XD, turned heads today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

New Doosan generators are quieter, more fuel-efficient

Customer suggestions motivated engineers at Doosan Portable Power to create three new generators that are more fuel efficient, quieter and have longer run times.

January 8, 2016

Doosan Portable Power latest generators, based on customer input, offer better fuel efficiency, quieter operation and extended run times.

Bi-fuel conversions approved for heavy duty Ford, GM engines

Alliance Autogas reports that the EPA has granted them multiple certifications allowing them to convert heavy duty Ford and GM engines to autogas.

January 8, 2016

Alliance Autogas reports receiving multiple heavy duty engine certifications from the EPA for Ford and GM autogas conversions.

High-tech program identifies overweight trucks

State legislators in Indiana may enact a new ticketing procedure following the results of a high-tech pilot program that will identify overweight trucks on Interstate 94.

January 7, 2016

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Mack approves renewable diesel

Mack Trucks approved the use of renewable diesel today citing benefits to the environment as well improved performance characteristics compared to other alternative fuels.

January 7, 2016

Mack Trucks announced today that they've approved renewable diesel for use in all of their diesel engines.

Cummins engines get EPA 2017 approval

Tougher federal emissions regulations have pushed Cummins to develop more fuel-efficient engines that do not sacrifice performance.

January 7, 2016

Cummins 2016 ISX15 diesel engine has increased fuel economy following the company's successful pursuit to comply with stricter federal emissions regulations.

Trucks still crashing into the same bridge

No sensors, signs or flashing lights have stopped over 100 truck drivers since 2008 from colliding with a low-hanging train trestle in Durham, N.C.

January 6, 2016

Warning signs, sensors, flashing lights and even the embarrassment of an online video appearance have done nothing to stop dozens of drivers from slamming their trucks into a low-hanging train trestle in Durham, N.C.

Freightliner lays off nearly 1,000 workers

In anticipation of weak truck sales for 2016, Freightliner issued layoff notices Monday to 936 workers, or roughly one-third of its workforce at its truck plant in Cleveland, N.C.

January 5, 2016

Frieghtliner's largest truck plant in the U.S., located in Cleveland, N.C., issued layoff notices Monday to 936 employees, or one-third of its workforce.

Ford’s SYNC system expanding

Ford's SYNC system is expanding to allow more smartphone options.

January 4, 2016

Ford's SYNC 3 increases smartphone connectivity allowing easier and safer access to popular apps via steering wheel controls and touch screen.

Iowa utility acquires more hybrid service trucks

After acquiring its first hybrid service truck in November, Iowa-based MidAmerican Energy announced this week that it's added seven more of the trucks to its fleet which will further reduce emissions and engine noise.

January 3, 2016

MidAmerican Energy, Iowa's largest utility company, has added seven more hybrid service trucks to its fleet.

Test drive: 2016 Isuzu NRR

Isuzu’s trucks are known for their practicality, but there’s plenty of brawn behind the minimalistic design. Take, for example, the NRR – the Class 5 heavyweight in Isuzu’s commercial lineup. With a GVWR of 19,500, the NRR is the beefiest of Isuzu’s cabovers, and with capability to accommodate a 24-foot body and a payload allowance of nearly […]

January 3, 2016

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Natural gas draws criticism, praise

Natural gas proponents remain at odds with critics who contend that the alternative fuel poses a much greater emissions risk than conventional fuel.

January 1, 2016

HWT’s top test drives of 2015

Each year, Hard Working Trucks is fortunate to have the opportunity to drive many vocational and vehciles for the purpose of reviewing them for our readers. Our editor’s intent with each test drive is to review the vehicle for how it would perform in a work-setting. Who cares what the 0-60 time is for a Ford […]

December 31, 2015

California updates truck compliance reporting system

The State of California has updated its truck compliance reporting system for 2016.

December 30, 2015

California Air Resources Board, or CARB, has updated its truck compliance system for 2016.

Isuzu adds Class 4 beef to NPR lineup

Isuzu has added Class 4 brawn and performance to its popular medium-duty cabover truck stable at Class 3 pricing and operating costs. The new truck is a base model NPR cabover, able to accommodate a 20-foot body and weighing in at 13,000 GVW. According to Mike Kennedy, Isuzu’s national sales training manager, the NPR, like all […]

December 29, 2015

What’s your fleet management style?

Ryder says, after observing the characteristics of several online research and sourcing patterns, and engaging with more than 700 private fleet managers on the frontlines every day, the company’s research has identified seven unique fleet manager profiles. And, by understanding their fleet management style more intimately, fleet managers can better navigate key transportation decisions that […]

December 29, 2015

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Union Pacific diesel locomotives lined up on railroad tracks in a rail yard under clear sky

Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

A massive freight rail merger aims to eliminate cross-country handoffs, reduce millions of long-haul truck-miles, and deliver billions in logistics savings to shippers and consumers.

Four colorful semi-trucks parked in front of Roane Transportation facility building with wooded hillside background

PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

Red elephant and blue donkey facing off against American flag background, symbolizing Republican and Democratic political opposition.

Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations

Busy shipping port with stacked cargo containers, red cargo handler, railway tracks, and delivery truck under blue sky

Visibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail

Load One cargo truck being loaded at airport tarmac with blue and white aircraft in background

Load One drives efficiency in time-critical freight with in-house AI control tower

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