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Synthetic diesel benefits, drawbacks still unclear, engine makers say

In earlier tests, the synthetic fuel produced impressive emissions results that beat conventional diesel. Piquing even more interest is the fact that it can be used as a direct diesel substitute, requiring no engine modifications, according to the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. Engine makers, however, say they’re still testing synthetic diesel’s viability.

December 28, 2015

NHTSA publishes 5-star safety ratings for 2016 pickups

NHTSA has published its 5-star safety ratings for most 2016 pickups.

December 27, 2015

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CNG truck fleet launches in central Florida

A leading trucking company announced this week that it introduced 12 compressed natural gas trucks in central Florida.

December 25, 2015

NFI, a leading trucking company based in New Jersey, announced this week that they’ve introduced 12 CNG tractor trailers to central Florida. The trucks will be filling up at a Gain CNG station in Kissimmee, Fla.

Second-hand truck leads to first class business

With enough determination and a used oil truck, Leon Hess was able to take his Depression-era business to billion-dollar heights, and in the process, left behind a toy truck side-business that rivals the petroleum giant in popularity.

December 25, 2015

A used oil tanker truck marked the humble beginnings of Hess Corporation in 1933.

Trucks haul plenty of holiday cheer

Through the years, trucks have taken on greater roles in Christmas parades, with some even becoming the stars of the show.

December 24, 2015

Radio station seeking identity of Christmas truck drivers

A New Jersey radio station is hoping someone will come forward to identify the drivers of two cement trucks clad in Christmas lights.

December 24, 2015

Santa updates Michigan food charity’s fleet

A food charity in Oak Park, Mich. received a new 2016 Freightliner refrigerated truck thanks to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and the State of Michigan.

December 24, 2015

The fleet at Second Harvest of Oak Park, Mich., a food charity, welcomed a needed gift this week: a new 2016 Freightliner refrigerated class six truck.

Altec’s hydraulic chipper reduces weight, maintenance

A new hydraulic, engineless chipper from Altec cuts down on weight and maintenance.

December 24, 2015

Altec’s new hydraulic chipper eliminates the need for an engine, thus reducing extra maintenance and weight.

FMCSA hosting public hearings on voluntary compliance

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is hosting two public hearings on the topic of voluntary compliance with federal transportation safety regulations.

December 23, 2015

Arctic Fox fights freezing temperatures

Arctic Fox engineers are driven to keep trucks on the road during the coldest days of the year.

December 23, 2015

Coolant preheaters, like this one available through Arctic Fox, are helping trucks to maintain peak performance during freezing weather.

Ford developing F-150 hybrid

Ford CEO Mark Field tells NPR that an F-150 hybrid is coming by the end of the decade.

December 23, 2015

Ford CEO Mark Fields says that his company will offer a hybrid F-150 by the end of the decade.

Test drive: Isuzu’s NPR XD medium-duty workhorse

Test driving Isuzu’s 2016 NPR XD.

December 23, 2015

2016 Isuzu NPR XD

After 113 years, GM produces 7 millionth pickup

GM recently celebrated its 7 millionth pickup following 113 years of truck manufacturing that began with a 2-cylinder truck in 1902.

December 22, 2015

GM recently celebrated its 7 millionth truck. Pictured above is its first: a 1902 Rapid 1-ton.

Ford recalls F-650, F-750, Transit & F-150 SuperCrew

Ford has issued safety recalls for 2016 F-650, 2016 F-750, 2015 Transit and 2015 F-150 SuperCrew.

December 22, 2015

Ford has issued recalls for the 2015 F-150 SuperCrew, 2016 F-650, 2016 F-750 and 2015 Transit.

Pickups are a popular target for theft

Anti-theft devices and a little common sense can go a long way to protecting your pickup from thieves, U.S. and Canadian authorities report.

December 22, 2015

The Club ranks as the best selling vehicle anti-theft device on Amazon.com. U.S. and Canadian authorities advise stepping up vehicle security, especially for pickups which are a prime target for thieves.

Kenworth opens Shreveport, La. dealership

Kenworth of Louisiana-Shreveport recently opened a facility about a half mile south of Interstate 20.

December 22, 2015

Kenworth of Louisiana’s new Shreveport location features a large inventory and parts delivery throughout the greater Shreveport area.

Landfill gas will power UPS trucks

As part of its ongoing effort to go green, UPS will be using natural gas from a landfill to power trucks in Tennessee and Mississippi.

December 21, 2015

Renewable natural gas obtained from a landfill will be used to power UPS trucks in Memphis, Tenn. and Jackson, Miss.

Business is slow at Florida’s latest I-75 CNG station

WCA Waste Corporation recently opened the first public CNG fueling station in Gainesville where business thus far has been slow.

December 21, 2015

WCA Waste Corporation, which has converted most of its waste haulers to CNG, recently opened the first public CNG station in Gainesville, Fla.

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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026

All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.

White Volvo semi-truck with trailer parked on urban street near modern glass building

USA Truck going back up for sale

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

Manufacturing workers assembling industrial machinery in a factory production line

Most heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxed

Transportation worker in safety vest checking truck documentation at vehicle inspection point

DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure

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