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Test drive: Western Starâs off-road XD-25
For a truck of its size, the XD-25 has a shockingly tight turning radius â a feature that will be carried over to newer model XD-40s.
May 1, 2017
Trucks
ACT Expo kicks off this week in Long Beach
Hydrogen, propane, compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, biodiesel, electricâŚthe fuel options just keep coming along with negligible or even zero emissions. This week, Hard Working Trucks will be at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif. to see some of the worldâs most advanced clean-running trucks and vans, and to [âŚ]
April 30, 2017
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Soules allegedly refused to cooperate with deputies, 911 call released
More details continue to emerge concerning the arrest of ethanol spokesman, TV star and Iowa farmer Chris Soules who law enforcement officials say caused the accidental death of a fellow Iowa farmer last week. Soules, 35, was driving his 2008 Chevy Silverado on a rural road near Aurora, Iowa last Friday when he rear-ended a [âŚ]
April 27, 2017
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Western Star adds 25-ton capacity to XD Off-road line, new options to its trucks
Western Star is adding a 25-ton capacity option to its XD Off-road lineup the company announced in Phoenix, targeting smaller, off-road construction, mining and quarry site hauling operations. At the launch event Thursday celebrating the companyâs 50th Anniversary, Western Star Trucks President Kelley Platt said the units are specifically designed to handle off-road jobs without compromising fuel [âŚ]
April 27, 2017
Business
Western Star: 50 years in the making
Check out how far Western Star Trucks have come in 50 years. Their innovation in trucks continues to grow exponentially. Read more on Commercial Carrier Journal
April 27, 2017
Business
Test drive: Western Starâs 4900 XD-25
The XD-25, and a soon-to-come XD-30, will be powered by a Detroit DD13 next model year. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
April 27, 2017
Trucks
Interstate trucker killings not related
Though two separate interstate shootings share some of the same chilling details, Hard Working Trucks was told that the incidents are not related. Following Tuesdayâs arrest of Illinois tow truck driver Richard Tillmon, who was charged in last Fridayâs road-rage shooting death of DML Logistics driver Eduardo Munoz on I-88 near Chicago, Hard Working Trucks contacted [âŚ]
April 27, 2017
Trucks
Tow truck driver arrested in road rage shooting death of Illinois trucker
An Illinois tow truck driver was arrested Tuesday and charged with murdering a truck driver last week on Interstate 88 just west of Chicago. Illinois State Police say Anthony Tillmon, 34, shot and killed DML Logistics truck driver Eduardo Munoz, 43, of Sunrise Fla. on Friday while both men were driving east bound on I-88 [âŚ]
April 26, 2017
Trucks
Randall-Reilly data enhancements primed to accelerate used truck inventory turnover
According to the 2017 Successful Dealer survey, nearly all truck dealers sell used inventory. With some used models depreciating at a rate of more than $1,600 per month, and 72 percent of dealers citing a two-month period to turnover inventory, itâs not surprising that the research also identified falling prices as a top concern. For years, Randall-Reillyâs [âŚ]
April 26, 2017
Vocational
Meritor 13X axle can now be specâd on International Trucks
Meritor announced this week that its 13X single-drive axle can be specâd by fleets purchasing medium-duty trucks from International Trucks. It will become standard equipment on DuraStar models in July. âThe 13X axle brings Meritorâs legendary durability and efficiency to a wide range of applications in the medium-duty market,â said Ken Hogan, vice president of rear [âŚ]
April 26, 2017
Business
Natural gas fighting for marketshare against cheap diesel, other alternatives
ACT Research forecasts 6,900 natural gas units will be sold this year â about 4 percent of all heavy truck sales expected for 2017. Click to read more on this.
April 26, 2017
Business
WEX intros ClearView Advanced platform to save on wasteful fuel spend
WEX developed ClearView Advanced to include fuel price optimization algorithms as well as driver messaging to change fuel spending behaviors. Read more on CCJ!
April 26, 2017
Trucks
Ethanol spokesman, âBachelorâ TV star Chris Soules arrested following deadly accident
Chris Soules, ethanol spokesman, farmer and former star of the hit TV show âThe Bachelor,â was arrested today for allegedly causing and fleeing the scene of a deadly accident. Soules, according to the Iowa State Patrol, drove his pickup into the back of a tractor Monday night in Aurora, Iowa. The impact sent both vehicles [âŚ]
April 25, 2017
Trucks
Toyota fuel-cell truck vs. diesel in drag race
Drag races are fun, especially if itâs Toyotaâs fuel cell semi versus a conventional diesel truck. As youâll see in the video below, itâs really no contest between Toyotaâs concept truck, dubbed Project Portal, and an unnamed hauler, both of which are towing 35,000 pounds. If you listen carefully, youâll hear the diesel truck lugging [âŚ]
April 25, 2017
Business
Industry reps sound off to FMCSA on autonomous vehicle techâs safety concerns, opportunities for reform
Industry stakeholders oppose the FMCSA's ideas of automated trucking as they stress the importance of manned semi-trucks. Get more details right here on CCJ!
April 25, 2017
Business
Natural gas: Clearing hurdles that arenât diesel prices
High upfront costs, low oil prices and the launch of hybrid electric powertrains present hurdles to fleet adoption rates. Click here for details.
April 25, 2017
Business
Meritor 13X single-drive axle will be DuraStar standard this summer
Meritor's new 13x single-drive axle is made from Meritor's 14x platform. The 13x axle is now standard for all DuraStar models starting July. Read more here!
April 25, 2017
Vocational
Semi drags car for miles on I-15 in California
Having grown up in Southern California, Iâve seen my fair share of memorable scenes on the highwaysâbut nothing like this. Facebook user Brian Steimke was driving on Interstate 15 recently though the Cajon Pass when he spotted something that he and millions of viewers wonât soon forget: it was semi versus car, but in this [âŚ]
April 24, 2017
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