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Hot Bumpers: Newest Offerings For 2015 Pickups
Custom heavy-duty bumpers a big hit at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas For the past four decades manufacturers of automotive aftermarket accessories and performance equipment have come together once a year to show off their newest products for the coming year. The trade-only event is known today as the SEMA Show.  The Specialty […]
November 27, 2014
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Ford Raptor vs Chevy Reaper: The Winner
This Ford/GM performance truck rivalry is one hot competition as both sides push for superiority on-road and off Ford versus Chevy. Mustang versus Camaro. Viper versus Corvette. Which of these great performance cars offers the best bang for the proverbial buck? Those are long-standing debates among gearheads and bench racers loyal to their brands. Such […]
November 25, 2014
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Kenworth adds new options to cabover line
Kenworth has added three new options to its medium duty cabovers that the company says offer increased body customization. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded Paccar […]
November 25, 2014
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Single-family home construction surges in October, apartments slip
Single-family housing production in October reached its highest level since November 2013 while the more volatile multifamily sector brought combined nationwide starts activity down 2.8 percent, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
November 25, 2014
Vocational
Florida municipality implements idling ban for city utility fleet
West Palm Beach, Fla., Mayor Jeri Muoio on Monday announced a new directive banning idling of city utility vehicles for more than five minutes.
November 25, 2014
Vocational
First Drive: 2015 F-150
2015 F-150 Super Crew 4×4 V-6 or V-8: Which of the four 2015 F-150 engine options suit fleet owner’s needs the best [MPG figures updated: 11/23/14] This is a leap year for Ford trucks. Not in the Gregorian calendar sense, but rather in the technological realm. With the official introduction of the 2015 F-150 and […]
November 22, 2014
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TER Texas joins Venco Venturo network
Truck and Equipment Repair of Texas (TER Texas) has joined the Venco Venturo distributor network. TER Texas will offer the Venco hoist, Venturo service crane and crane body lines as a key equipment up fitter for new equipment sales, parts and service. “TER Texas is excited about the new partnership with Venco Venturo Industries. This partnership will […]
November 20, 2014
Vocational
TracRac Offers Steel Pickup Bed Rack
Universal Steel Rac has a 1,000 lbs. load capacity TracRac’s latest product for carrying long, bulky cargo in pickups is in the form of  the new Universal Steel Rac. It’s the company’s first non-aluminum rack. The Steel Rac is made from 1 5/8″ round steel tubes and has a load capacity of 1,000 pounds with a removable rear […]
November 17, 2014
Vocational
Volvo Trucks takes new gearbox to test track—against a supercar
Has Volvo Trucks gone too far this time? The latest effort in “made you look” PR puts Volvo’s new FH truck, the first to offer a dual-clutch automatic transmission, on the racetrack against a car – and not just any car.
November 14, 2014
Vocational
Get up close with CAT’s new CT681
Recently, Caterpillar announced a second model to its new line of vocationally-focused work trucks and unveiled the Class 8 CT681 truck at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, Ill. The CT681 borrows heavily from the existing CT660 model, but also features a host of enhancements designed specifically for tough vocational applications such as snowplow, […]
November 14, 2014
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Got a cool looking fleet? Let’s see it.
If you spend a lot of money making sure your fleet trucks are attention grabbers, our sister site, CCJ, wants to hear from you. CCJ is currently accepting nominations for its annual Five Flashiest Fleets contest, and the contest is open to all fleets operating equipment that is at least as large as small vans and […]
November 12, 2014
Vocational
Analysis: Natural gas continues to grow, despite declining diesel prices
With the natural gas powered vehicle market seemingly stalled as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. Natural Gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.
November 12, 2014
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Test drive: Sprinter 3500 utility truck
The Sprinter van is staple working vehicle, but some times a van just won’t do. At one point in time this Sprinter 3500 was just a chassis cab. But then Maranda got ahold of it and put a nice utility bed and shelving system on it. This is a lineman/utility worker’s dream. Shelving for days, […]
November 11, 2014
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Honey Badger Heavy Duty Rear Bumpers
Ford Super Duty bumper doubles as lockable toolbox Addictive Desert Designs (ADD) new rear bumper displayed at the 2014 SEMA Show drew a lot of attention and was awarded the Best new Truck accessory by GM. ADD says their newest truck offering is “as fierce as its namesake: the Honey Badger.” The new rear bumper, sold on […]
November 9, 2014
Vocational
Ingersoll Rand Cordless Right-Angle Impact Wrench
Ergonomic design of the IR W5330 gets into those hard-to-reach spaces The W5330 Cordless Right Angle Impactool from Ingersoll Rand an innovative new tool designed for the vehicle service and industrial markets. Its slim, right angle design combined with 180ft-lbs. of reactionless torque provide versatility and comfort for the technician while delivering incredible power to […]
November 7, 2014
Vocational
Parting Shots: 2014 SEMA Show – Gallery 3
It’s a wrap at the 2014 SEMA Show. At least for the Hard Working Truck staff. We logged a tad over 20 miles hoofing along isle after isle of aftermarket accessories and products at the Las Vegas Convention Center along with some 130,000 other journalists, buyers and sellers of of cool stuff from around the […]
November 6, 2014
Vocational
SEMA Show 2014 Day 2: Photo Gallery
An estimated 130,000 attendees are walking the massive exhibit halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center this week, among them the editors of Hard Working Trucks. It’s the end of day 2 of three we’ll spend here at the SEMA Show 2014. So far we’ve hoofed just more than 16 miles – and we’ve only […]
November 6, 2014
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Fontaine bringing twin-steer suspension to U.S.
Fontaine Modification Vocational Services says it has partnered with Canadian-based Simard Suspensions to install and distribute Simard’s patented AMS twin-steer front suspension products in the United States and Mexico. Fontaine is the first post-production installer to complete a long-term working relationship with Simard, offering their tandem steering suspensions that can significantly increase a vehicle’s load capacity […]
November 5, 2014
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