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Allison 4700 now available on Freightliner 122SD
In addition to the new transmission options, under-the-passenger-seat battery mounting is now available for all 122SD day and sleeper cab configurations.
August 31, 2015
Vocational
Ford issues recall for select F-650, 750 trucks
Ford Motor Co. will recall nearly 26,000 F-650 and F-750 trucks from model years 2011-2013 and 2015 in the U.S. over concerns the front passenger and center seat belts are at the incorrect angle relative to the seat. Ford said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue, which Ford says could increase the risk of […]
August 20, 2015
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Ford moving F-650/F-750 production to U.S.
Ford’s 2016 F-650/F-750 are being billed as “all new,” and included in that all-encompassing moniker is where the trucks are made. The first refreshed medium-duty trucks for next model year rolled off the line in Ohio Wednesday after the company shifted production of the trucks to its Ohio Assembly Plant from Mexico. Mexican assembly was part of Ford’s joint […]
August 12, 2015
Vocational
BFGoodrich recalling commercial tires
BFGoodrich Monday announced it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company says more 80 percent of the affected tires were sold in the U.S. This recall, which has been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), includes eight specific commercial light truck tire sizes that […]
August 10, 2015
Vocational
Push Grows To Remove E15 At Fuel Pumps
SEMA opposes E15, contending that the fuel poses a risk to nearly 70 million older vehicles in addition to certain specialty high-performance equipment installed on newer vehicles.
July 30, 2015
Vocational
DuraStar gets Eaton dual-clutch transmission
Navistar says it will add Eaton’s Procision line of dual-clutch transmissions to International DuraStar, becoming the first OEM to bring it to market. Based on Eaton’s testing, the new 7-speed transmissions deliver a fuel economy advantage compared to a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic transmission. The Eaton Procision transmission features a dual-clutch design and electronic […]
July 28, 2015
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Yamaha 2016 Grizzly and Kodiak ATVs in production
The all-new 2016 Yamaha Grizzly and Kodiak 700 vehicles are rolling off the production line at Yamaha’s U.S. factory in Newnan, Georgia, this month.
July 27, 2015
Vocational
First Drive: 2016 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX
First driving impression: A clean, well-thought-out three-passnger 4Ă—4 UTV that pull its weight around any jobsite.
July 20, 2015
Vocational
Kenworth offers tips on spec’ing dump trucks
In today’s market, it is especially important to consider spec’ing your next new dump truck with both vehicle productivity and driver comfort and satisfaction in mind. Bed materials, shape, capacity and other features go a long way toward determining a truck’s productivity. If your choice of dump body helps to haul a half-ton more than […]
July 19, 2015
Vocational
Kawasaki Adds New UTV To 2016 Models – The Mule PRO-FX
Single-row-seat model brings with it a class-leading cargo bed for even greater utility, dependability and comfort Utility side-by-side users in the construction, utility, municipalities, oil/gas and landscaping business now have a single bench-seat variant of the popular Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT called the PRO-FX for the 2016 model year. The new single-row PRO-FX gains a larger steel cargo bed, giving it the largest in its […]
July 14, 2015
Vocational
Volvo vocational truck to help test U.S. highways
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) have outfitted a Volvo VHD 430 vocational model with highly specialized instrumentation to help evaluate the safety of highway surfaces in several U.S states. The project, which begins this month, is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and will analyze continuous stretches of pavement to determine whether improving […]
July 13, 2015
Vocational
Hawaii Governor Kills Ethanol In Fuel
Landscapers rejoice. Effective Dec. 31, 2015, Hawaii will no longer require ethanol be blended into gasoline.
July 10, 2015
Vocational
International adds Cummins ISB6.7 to WorkStar
International Truck announced Wednesday that it has started production of its first WorkStar vocational trucks powered by Cummins’ ISB6.7 engine. Now, both the WorkStar and the International DuraStar medium-duty truck are available with the ISB6.7 as an engine option. Jeff Sass, Navistar senior vice president, North America Truck Sales and Marketing, says the WorkStar boasts multiple-frame rail options, […]
July 8, 2015
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Report: GM, Navistar near partnership
General Motors exited its 2009 bankruptcy without a medium duty commercial truck segment and was greeted by a country in the wrapped in a recession, but all indications are the Detroit behemoth is set to come roaring back. Earlier this month the company announced a partnership with Isuzu, an arrangement under which GM will rebrand […]
July 1, 2015
Vocational
New end dump trailer from Ox Bodies
Ox Bodies says its new Trail Ox Series of end dump trailers adds on-the-job versatility for a range of hauling applications, including sand-to-large aggregates, riprap and asphalt. Designed for long-term reliability and profitability, Ox Bodies says the product line comes in full frame and quarter frame versions. The heavy-duty full frame easily hauls large loads in […]
June 18, 2015
Vocational
Top 5 Gas Credit Cards That Cut Pump Prices
One of the busiest times of year for work trucks is the summer, and while the days of the $4 gallon may seem like they’re in the rearview mirror, gas prices have actually been rising all year – 30% since January, in fact. In order to help consumers and small business owners keep pace with this price rebound, […]
June 17, 2015
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Balanced load, safer towing
The key to how any pickup handles a trailer is predicated to how much, or how little, of the trailer tongue’s weight is pressing on the hitch ball.
June 15, 2015
Vocational
GM jumps back in medium duty cabover market
Six models of 3500-5500HDs broaden choices for fleet and commercial customers; Isuzu N-Series the base for new trucks
June 15, 2015
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