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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.

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.

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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

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.

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 Texas car dealership after they failed to remove the decals from his used plumbing truck, which ended up in a terrorist group in Syria.

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.

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 component supplier Bostech Industries.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Oakland Battersby

World’s first modular electric CUV on display at N.J. expo

Cenntro Automotive is hoping the payload capacity and versatility its electric compact utility vehicle will go over big at the New Jersey Turfgrass Association's Green Expo today through Friday.

December 8, 2015

Cenntro Metro, the world's first modular electric CUV, will be at the New Jersey Turfgrass Association Expo today through Friday.

Biofuel giant Abengoa closes another ethanol plant, U.S. headquarters next

More bad news from international biofuel giant Abengoa as news emerges that the insolvent company shuttered another ethanol plant and will be closing its U.S. headquarters.

December 8, 2015

Layoffs continue for international biofuel giant Abengoa, with at least one U.S. newspaper reporting that the company has already filed for bankruptcy. Pictured here is Abengoa's 1-year-old ethanol plant in Hugoton, Ks., which was shut-down last week.

Volvo truck video goes viral thanks to 4-year-old who can’t drive

Volvo has garnered millions of hits on YouTube thanks to the reckless driving antics of a 4-year-old girl.

December 7, 2015

Natural gas coalition applauds passage of transportation bill

Natural gas advocates are celebrating the passage of the U.S. 5-year transportation bill which they say will help expand their market reach and help them compete more with diesel.

December 7, 2015

NGVAmerica, a natural gas coalition that represents 230-plus companies, is celebrating Congress' passage of the 5-year transportation bill which is expected to boost the natural gas industry.

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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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