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Reduce truck idling with battery-powered auxiliary system
As 23 states across the U.S. continue to strengthen enforcement of anti-idling regulations to improve urban air quality, Volta Power Systems has partnered with Stellar Industries to provide lithium-ion power systems that reduce idling from fleet utility and work trucks. The auxiliary systems are designed to provide all-day power to operate hydraulics, power tools, and […]
May 13, 2020
Vocational
Bollinger talks about the world’s first all-electric chassis cab
Bollinger Motors recently announced plans to produce and sell the all-electric B2 Chassis Cab. The Bollinger B2CC is the world’s first and only Class 3 all-electric chassis-cab truck platform, and it offers unlimited work truck variants. “The Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab’s unique features – including the 5,000-lb. payload and large energy source to power tools […]
May 6, 2020
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The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
Vocational
Damaged truck wheel on the verge of falling off spotted on the move
It’s one of the ugliest things we’ve seen on a truck yet—and thankfully no one got hurt. Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section posted a picture of a truck wheel this week that appeared to be on the verge of falling off the hub. Look above and see for yourself. Only half of the […]
April 23, 2020
Vocational
Chlorine dioxide fumigation used to sanitize trucks
The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) S.4 Cab & Controls Study Group is charged with helping “improve the design and maintenance of cab components and systems to enhance the driver’s ability to properly, comfortably and economically operate highway vehicles,” but they just might play a front-line role in keeping the trucking industry safe from the […]
April 1, 2020
Vocational
Ford recalls E-350, E-450 over wire harness issue
Ford is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected […]
April 1, 2020
Vocational
Q&A: Bollinger founder and CEO Robert Bollinger talks about commercial applications for his EV platform
Bollinger recently announced that its electric chassis platform used in its truck and SUV prototypes is also ideal for commercial vehicle use. Bollinger founder and CEO Robert Bollinger explained more during a Q&A with Hard Working Trucks. HWT: Has Bollinger subjected its platform to any commercial vehicle testing? If so, please describe. Bollinger: The platform itself is […]
March 25, 2020
Vocational
Reading redesigns aluminum service body and launches new crane body
Reading Truck Body recently unveiled its newly redesigned Aluminum Classic II service body and a brand new Master Mechanic crane body. “We understand our customers’ work extends far beyond paved roads and tidy job sites. Their work is gritty and rugged, therefore our truck bodies need to be able to stand up in the harshest […]
March 25, 2020
Vocational
Kenworth rolls out new twin steer T880
Kenworth introduced a new, factory-installed twin steer configuration for its Kenworth T880 today at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 in Las Vegas. Available as a day cab, the new Kenworth T880 Twin Steer with set-back front axles is ideal for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-inch axle spacing to meet local bridge laws and enhance overall load carrying capacity. The Kenworth T880 Twin […]
March 11, 2020
Vocational
Volvo reveals its new VHD Vocational Series
Its most significant vocational offering in decades. That’s what Volvo said today about its new VHD Vocational Series today which aims for modern aesthetics and improved capability alongside the latest in safety and uptime solutions. “The new Volvo VHD looks every bit as capable as it is, designed to bring new energy into the vocational market,” said […]
March 10, 2020
Class 3-6
Near-zero emissions for Ford’s new 7.3-liter V8
Near-zero emission options for Class 4-7 trucks and vans are growing thanks to Ford, Landi Renzo and funding incentives. Landi Renzo USA announced a $600,000 award—$300,000 in funding from California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (South Coast AQMD) Clean Fuel and $300,000 from the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)—for Landi Renzo’s near-zero compressed natural […]
February 18, 2020
Vocational
Ritchie Bros. biggest equipment auction underway in Orlando
Ritchie Bros. kicked off its biggest equipment auction of the year this week in Orlando, Fla. Over 200 acres are filled with 13,000-plus items which will be sold on behalf of over 1,000 sellers. Bid in-person, online or over the phone. A Ritchie Bros. app is also available to help streamline the process. Check out […]
February 18, 2020
Vocational
Mack Granite now available with Bendix Wingman Fusion
Mack Trucks has announced its Granite model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion. Bendix Wingman Fusion is a camera- and radar-based driving assistance solution. Now in its second generation, Bendix Wingman Fusion offers Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) upgrades, as well as enhanced lane departure warnings. “Mack Trucks remains at the […]
February 5, 2020
Vocational
Test drive: Ford’s new 7.3-liter gas, new 3rd gen 6.7-liter diesel and new 10-speed TorqShift
Hard work just got a little easier thanks to Ford’s new powertrain line-up for model year 2020. Ford’s new 7.3-liter V8 gas engine and its new third generation 6.7-liter Powerstroke are not only exciting to drive, they’re delivering best-in-class capabilities across several vehicle classes. But what’s power without grace? Enter Ford’s all-new heavy-duty 10-speed TorqShift […]
January 29, 2020
Vocational
Eaton introduces new Bezares PTOs and Advantage Automated Series clutches
Power management company Eaton today announced it will expand its mobile power take-off (PTO) portfolio to include two new Bezares PTO units. These new offerings complement the all-makes portfolio already available for a variety of vehicles and transmissions in operation in North America. Eaton will distribute the Bezares 95X series four-bolt, rear-mounted PTO for the […]
January 28, 2020
Vocational
Eaton-Cummins Endurant now standard equipment on International trucks
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies announced that its Endurant 12-speed automated transmission is now standard equipment on International LT Series, RH Series and LoneStar heavy-duty trucks. Considered one of the lightest, most efficient 1,850 lb.-ft. capable heavy-duty transmissions, the Endurant is designed for applications where weight savings and efficiency can add to a fleet’s bottom line. It can be paired […]
January 14, 2020
Vocational
Test drive: Electric Mack LR refuse truck in NYC
When Mack’s LR model was launched in 2015, it was touted as an upgrade replacement for the TerraPro LEU, and barely four years later, the company’s flagship refuse truck got a trendy upgrade of its own. An all-electric LR was unveiled last May, kicking off a long-term validation collaboration with the New York City Department […]
January 14, 2020
Vocational
Electric Kenworth & Peterbilt trucks at CES
Paccar companies Kenworth and Peterbilt used the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Tuesday as a showcase for the companies’ budding electric capabilities. Kenworth’s K270E and the Peterbilt Model 220EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) are equipped with Dana-designed e-Powertrain system and each are scheduled to kick off commercial production this year. Configured […]
January 8, 2020
Vocational
Cummins 6BT, 4BT among popular rebuilds at Colorado engine company
Cummins, Inc.
When it comes to engine rebuilding, some powerplants are better candidates than others. Take the Cummins 6BT 5.9-liter 6BT diesel engine for example. From humble, reliable workhorse to powerful performer on various auto shows, including the Diesel Brothers, the 6BT continues to enjoy plenty of popularity. And its little brother, the 4BT, has also been […]
January 8, 2020
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