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Altec’s hydraulic chipper reduces weight, maintenance
A new hydraulic, engineless chipper from Altec cuts down on weight and maintenance.
December 24, 2015
Altec’s new hydraulic chipper eliminates the need for an engine, thus reducing extra maintenance and weight.
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FMCSA hosting public hearings on voluntary compliance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is hosting two public hearings on the topic of voluntary compliance with federal transportation safety regulations.
December 23, 2015
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Ford developing F-150 hybrid
Ford CEO Mark Field tells NPR that an F-150 hybrid is coming by the end of the decade.
December 23, 2015
Ford CEO Mark Fields says that his company will offer a hybrid F-150 by the end of the decade.
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Ford recalls F-650, F-750, Transit & F-150 SuperCrew
Ford has issued safety recalls for 2016 F-650, 2016 F-750, 2015 Transit and 2015 F-150 SuperCrew.
December 22, 2015
Ford has issued recalls for the 2015 F-150 SuperCrew, 2016 F-650, 2016 F-750 and 2015 Transit.
Vocational
Pickups are a popular target for theft
Anti-theft devices and a little common sense can go a long way to protecting your pickup from thieves, U.S. and Canadian authorities report.
December 22, 2015
The Club ranks as the best selling vehicle anti-theft device on Amazon.com. U.S. and Canadian authorities advise stepping up vehicle security, especially for pickups which are a prime target for thieves.
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Business is slow at Florida’s latest I-75 CNG station
WCA Waste Corporation recently opened the first public CNG fueling station in Gainesville where business thus far has been slow.
December 21, 2015
WCA Waste Corporation, which has converted most of its waste haulers to CNG, recently opened the first public CNG station in Gainesville, Fla.
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Ford may be gunning for Ram’s EcoDiesel
Hmmm...does Ram have anything to worry about? A photo circulating the web suggests that Ford is testing a V6 turbo diesel in its F-150.
December 21, 2015
Ram’s EcoDiesel 3.0-liter engine, which has enjoyed a coveted ride as the preferred low-emissions, high MPG light-duty pickup powerplant, may be facing more competition from Ford.
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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
Vocational
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
Vocational
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
Vocational
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.
Vocational
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.
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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.
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