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Test drive: Isuzu 2016 NPR XD
If you’re still using one of Isuzu’s early model NPRs, and given their reputation for longevity you very well may be, the Japanese medium-duty workhorse has a few surprises for you in its current-generation work truck. The 2016 NPR XD follows the first-generation model introduced this year. Mike Kennedy, Isuzu’s national sales training manager, says […]
December 21, 2015
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MX-11 engine now available
Paccar’s 11-liter engine is now available for order, the company announced Friday. Available in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO, and W900S and Peterbilt Models 579 and 567, the MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque. Paccar says their 10.8-liter engine is 400 pounds lighter than 13-liter engines, while […]
December 20, 2015
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GM to invest $356 million at Michigan plants
Three GM plants in Michigan will benefit from the automaker's investment of $356 million, including a Flint factory where a new engine line will be produced.
December 18, 2015
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EPA reports record mpg for pickups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that 2014 model year pickups have achieved record fuel efficiency.
December 17, 2015
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San Francisco switches to renewable diesel
Renewable diesel continues to grow in popularity as San Fransisco becomes the largest city in North America to fuel its fleet with the alternative fuel.
December 17, 2015
The City of San Francisco recently became the largest city in North America to fuel its fleet with renewable diesel.
Vocational
Late trailer light recall leads to $1 million fine
Harbor Freight faces a $1 million fine for failing to meet a federal safety recall notice for some of its Haul Master trailer light kits.
December 16, 2015
Harbor Freight faces a $1 million federal fine for failing to issue timely recall notices for three of its Haul Master trailer light kits.
Vocational
Study finds truck maintenance leads to better mpg
Trucking coalition group, Trucking Efficiency, released a report today revealing that truck maintenance can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 percent.
December 16, 2015
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Mack truck plant to lay off hundreds
Volvo Group continues to face more layoffs in its North American truck market, the latest of which will occur at the group's Mack Trucks manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania.
December 16, 2015
Mack Trucks Inc. attributes its layoff announcement to declining truck sales.
Vocational
Texas plumber suing over terrorist fleet truck fiasco
A Texas plumber is suing a Houston auto dealership after a truck he sold them, bearing his company's name and phone number, was pictured repeatedly with an overseas terrorist group.
December 15, 2015
Texas plumber Mark Oberholtzer is suing a Houston car dealership after he says they failed to remove his company’s decals from his used plumbing truck, which ended up with a terrorist group in Syria.
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Extreme temps stressing hoses and belts
Continental advises checking overlooked hoses and belts which are more prone to wear during extreme temperature changes associated with winter.
December 15, 2015
Continental reports that extreme fluctuations of temperature during winter stress hoses and belts.
Class 3-6
Low to no fuel can lead to engine damage
Engines that run on empty are at risk for costly damage because of increased contaminants and lack of lubrication.
December 14, 2015
Costly engine damage can result from running on empty, according to fuel injector supplier Bostech Industries.
Vocational
Ford announced F-650 recall
Ford Motor Company says it will recall certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29 to Sept. 3 over concern the vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the […]
December 12, 2015
Vocational
Test drive: 2016 Ford Transit 350 HD
It didn’t even take a full model year for Ford’s newest commercial van entry, Transit – the van destined to phase out the company’s blue collar E-Series – to become the best selling van in the U.S. Transit is built in Kansas City where the assembly plant casts its shadow over a dozen upfitters within 30 […]
December 10, 2015
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Volvo becomes first OEM to endorse renewable diesel
Volvo is the first OEM to endorse renewable diesel as the second-generation alternative fuel continues to enjoy increasing popularity among fleets.
December 9, 2015
Volvo is the first OEM to endorse renewable diesel, a second generation alternative fuel whose popularity continues to grow quickly among fleets.
Vocational
Moran Family offers vehicle winterizing tips
The Moran Family of Brands recommends that drivers in freezing cold climates prepare their vehicles by following their five tips.
December 9, 2015
The Moran Family of Brands, which includes Alta Mere and Mr. Transmission, suggests following their five tips for vehicle winterization.
Vocational
State of California going with renewable diesel
California has inked contracts with four renewable diesel companies that will be providing the alternative fuel for roughly 14,000 vehicles operated by the state.
December 9, 2015
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Kelley Blue Book: Truck and SUV sales still driving the market
Over the past year, U.S. truck and SUV sales have increased the average price of vehicle, according to Kelley Blue Book.
December 8, 2015
The average price for an auto in the U.S. for the month of November rose only .7 percent over last year, and according to Kelley Blue Book, that increase is largely owed to truck and SUV sales.
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Fleet manager feedback: Oakland remains happy with renewable diesel
Richard Battersby, fleet manager of the City of Oakland, talks to hardworkingtrucks.com about switching the city's diesel fleet to renewable diesel.
December 8, 2015
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