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Toyota launches first CNG car hauler

Peterbilt and Cottrell worked together to build Toyota's first CNG-fueled car hauler.

January 5, 2016

Toyota launched its first CNG-fueled car hauler in Long Beach, Calif.

Freightliner lays off nearly 1,000 workers

In anticipation of weak truck sales for 2016, Freightliner issued layoff notices Monday to 936 workers, or roughly one-third of its workforce at its truck plant in Cleveland, N.C.

January 5, 2016

Frieghtliner’s largest truck plant in the U.S., located in Cleveland, N.C., issued layoff notices Monday to 936 employees, or one-third of its workforce.

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Truck-based delivery drone granted FAA exemption

Workhorse, which made headlines last year after producing electric delivery vehicles for UPS, was recently granted an FAA exemption which takes it one step closer in becoming the first company to offer a truck-based drone delivery system.

January 5, 2016

Workhorse’s FAA exemption takes it one step closer to offering the first truck-based delivery drone. The drone, HorseFly, is seen here launching from one of the company’s electric delivery trucks.

Daimler Trucks set to layoff up to 1,000 workers at N.C. truck plant

Freightliner parent company Daimler said in its layoff notice it expects the cuts to be temporary, citing “a sustained reduction in orders and diminished build rate” at the plant as its reason for the layoffs.

January 5, 2016

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Ford’s SYNC system expanding

Ford's SYNC system is expanding to allow more smartphone options.

January 4, 2016

Ford’s SYNC 3 increases smartphone connectivity allowing easier and safer access to popular apps via steering wheel controls and touch screen.

Young techs offer carriers recruiting, retention advice

It’s no secret that a critical shortage of diesel techs looms large over the industry, and the techs of tomorrow are keenly aware of how and where to seek out opportunity.

January 4, 2016

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Eaton introduces EverTough self-adjusting clutches

Eaton has added a new self-adjusting clutch to the company’s lineup of aftermarket products. The new EverTough by Eaton Self-Adjust clutch has been engineered specifically for aftermarket applications and eliminates the need for manual adjustments. All EverTough clutches are affordably priced and designed for longevity to extend the life of later life-cycle trucks. Features include […]

January 4, 2016

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Cummins lineup receives EPA certification for 2017 emissions regs

Cummins has announced it has received certification for its lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the Environmental Protection Agency.

January 4, 2016

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Test drive: Isuzu’s Class 5 NRR marries brawn, clean design

If you’re looking for heavier haul capabilities but still need an urban traffic fighter, Isuzu’s NRR should be on your shopping list.

January 4, 2016

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Iowa utility acquires more hybrid service trucks

After acquiring its first hybrid service truck in November, Iowa-based MidAmerican Energy announced this week that it's added seven more of the trucks to its fleet which will further reduce emissions and engine noise.

January 3, 2016

MidAmerican Energy, Iowa’s largest utility company, has added seven more hybrid service trucks to its fleet.

Test drive: 2016 Isuzu NRR

Isuzu’s trucks are known for their practicality, but there’s plenty of brawn behind the minimalistic design. Take, for example, the NRR – the Class 5 heavyweight in Isuzu’s commercial lineup. With a GVWR of 19,500, the NRR is the beefiest of Isuzu’s cabovers, and with capability to accommodate a 24-foot body and a payload allowance of nearly […]

January 3, 2016

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Natural gas draws criticism, praise

Natural gas proponents remain at odds with critics who contend that the alternative fuel poses a much greater emissions risk than conventional fuel.

January 1, 2016

Sales of NatGas vehicles expected to hit 35 million in next decade

Depressed fuel prices have hampered sales of natural gas vehicles (NGVs), but a recent report from Navigant Research suggests it won’t have a long-term negative impact. The report suggests total sales of NG vehicles (NGVs) are expected to reach more than 35 million from 2015 to 2025. According to the Natural Gas Data Center, natural gas currently powers […]

December 31, 2015

HWT’s top test drives of 2015

Each year, Hard Working Trucks is fortunate to have the opportunity to drive many vocational and vehciles for the purpose of reviewing them for our readers. Our editor’s intent with each test drive is to review the vehicle for how it would perform in a work-setting. Who cares what the 0-60 time is for a Ford […]

December 31, 2015

Truck driver saves toddler’s life

While out on his route this week in Florida, Waste Pro truck driver Andy Perez saved the life of a toddler who had nearly drowned in a nearby pool.

December 31, 2015

Filling the holes on the highway: Bottom-line boosting aerodynamics

Minding the trailer’s gap, rear can boost the bottom line.

December 31, 2015

California updates truck compliance reporting system

The State of California has updated its truck compliance reporting system for 2016.

December 30, 2015

The California Air Resources Board, or CARB, has updated its truck compliance system for 2016.

Truck and van-based businesses expanding in Silicon Valley

Food trucks in Silicon Valley are making way for three more truck-based businesses that are catching on with the time-conscious tech set.

December 30, 2015

Hiit School, a mobile fitness company, is one of three vehicle-based businesses that have taken off in Silicon Valley.

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How fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminals

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.

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Knight-Swift backs rail mega merger

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

Headquartered in Ohio, Kandel Transport Inc. is a regional carrier specializing in temperature-controlled food transport.

Kandel Transport acquired by Nagle Companies

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

In House or Outsourced Maintenance

The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.