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Texas plumber suing over terrorist fleet truck fiasco

A Texas plumber is suing a Houston auto dealership after a truck he sold them, bearing his company's name and phone number, was pictured repeatedly with an overseas terrorist group.

December 15, 2015

Texas plumber Mark Oberholtzer is suing a Houston car dealership after he says they failed to remove his company’s decals from his used plumbing truck, which ended up with a terrorist group in Syria.

Bolt-on air compressor system offered for GMC Savana

An Underhood Lite air compressor system from VMAC is now available for the GMC Savana.

December 15, 2015

The Underhood Lite air compressor system from VMAC is now available for the GMC Savana.

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Chevron launches PC-11 public information campaign

Late last week the ASTM International’s Automotive Lubricants Subcommittee approved the new Proposed Category 11 (API CK-4 and API FA-4) specifications for the next generation of heavy duty diesel engine oils to be licensed on December 1, 2016. To help prepare the industry for the change, the Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, […]

December 15, 2015

Extreme temps stressing hoses and belts

Continental advises checking overlooked hoses and belts which are more prone to wear during extreme temperature changes associated with winter.

December 15, 2015

Continental reports that extreme fluctuations of temperature during winter stress hoses and belts.

Peterbilt announces SmartAir no-idle system upgrades

Peterbilt enhanced its SmartAir no-idle system with new auto-start technology that helps keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air-conditioning system and using electric-powered devices, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The auto-start technology is available as a factory-installed option with Model 579s equipped with SmartAir and either a 72- or 80-inch sleeper. It […]

December 15, 2015

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Bendix honors three employees with Excellence in Leadership Award

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has honored Bill Gantz, Mike Grandstaff, and Angie Hake with its 2015 Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award, in recognition of their outstanding talents, commitment, and contributions. Presented annually, the Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award is the highest individual distinction a Bendix employee can achieve. The award, now in its eighth […]

December 15, 2015

2015 Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award winners (left to right) Mike Grandstaff, Angie Hake, and Bill Gantz.

OOIDA asks for court review of ELD mandate, files legal petition

OOIDA successfully challenged in 2011 the agency’s previous attempt at mandating electronic logging devices set to take effect that year, following the April 2010-issuance of the rule.

December 15, 2015

Collaboration renders custom Honda CNG haulers

Honda's Alabama factory has a new fleet of 30 custom CNG auto haulers thanks to a collaboration between several trucking companies.

December 14, 2015

American Honda Motor Corporation in Lincoln, Alabama now has 30 new custom CNG auto haulers thanks to a collaboration between several truck companies.

App-based pickup service takes off in Texas

A former engineer with Texas Instruments turned her embarrassment of borrowing a pickup into profit by starting her own app-based truck rental business.

December 14, 2015

A former Texas Instruments engineer, embarrassed from having to borrow a friend’s pickup, created an Uber-like truck rental company that’s taking off in Texas.

VMAC introduces air compressor system for Ford Transit

VMAC's Underhood Lite lightweight air compressor system was engineered specifically for the Ford Transit 3.7-liter Ti-VCT engine.

December 14, 2015

VMAC’s bolt-on Underhood Lite air compressor system is now available for the Ford Transit 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine.

DOT requiring electronic driving records in two years

The trucking industry is split over the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent rule requiring truck drivers to switch to an electronic tracking system in two years.

December 14, 2015

Low to no fuel can lead to engine damage

Engines that run on empty are at risk for costly damage because of increased contaminants and lack of lubrication.

December 14, 2015

Costly engine damage can result from running on empty, according to fuel injector supplier Bostech Industries.

Ford announced F-650 recall

Ford Motor Company says it will recall certain model year 2016 F-650 trucks manufactured July 29 to Sept. 3 over concern the vehicles may have been built with an incorrect Park-Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (PRNDM) steering column, instead of Reverse-Neutral-Drive-Manual (RNDM) steering column. If the vehicle has the incorrect steering column, is parked on a hill, and the […]

December 12, 2015

FedEx takes on winter with its own weather team

Winter's no slouch, and neither is FedEx, which is why the global shipper has its own team of meteorologists.

December 11, 2015

FedEx takes on the challenging winter holiday rush with a team of meteorologists.

UPS talks about its increased use of renewable diesel

UPS talked with hardworkingtrucks.com about its decision to dramatically increase its use of renewable diesel.

December 11, 2015

By drastically increasing its use of renewable diesel, UPS continues to maintain its position as one of the shipping industry’s biggest proponents of alternative fuel.

Trucking’s future won’t happen without trained techs

Every futurist I spoke with CCJ’s Trucking’s Future Now was bullish on the future of trucking: It will be a vital industry for the world of tomorrow. But that future won’t happen unless trucking, as a united industry, makes bold steps and forges new alliances with education and government to start training tomorrow’s technicians today.

December 11, 2015

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Test drive: 2016 Ford Transit commercial van

The commercial van Ford has tapped to replace E-Series got a few upgrades for the 2016 model year.

December 11, 2015

The standard 3.7-liter V6 engine provides 275 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque.

Test drive: 2016 Ford Transit 350 HD

It didn’t even take a full model year for Ford’s newest commercial van entry, Transit – the van destined to phase out the company’s blue collar E-Series – to become the best selling van in the U.S. Transit is built in Kansas City where the assembly plant casts its shadow over a dozen upfitters within 30 […]

December 10, 2015

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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.

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USA Truck going back up for sale

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

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

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DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure

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