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As trucks of tomorrow take shape, two paths forward emerge
Two major truck manufacturers unveiled technology that could — and likely will — reshape the trucking industry. Many hurdles and questions remain, however, but once they are, trucking could look vastly different than it does today.
May 26, 2015
Class 3-6
Ford Transit taking fleets by stylish storm
[imagebrowser id=377] Last spring, Ford hosted a test drive for media of its soon-to-launch Ford Transit commercial van. Aside from cargo capacity and fuel-economy improvements that should appeal to fleets, Ford set its sights on another market segment. John Ruppert, general manager – commercial vehicle sales and marketing at Ford Motor Company, told me nearly a year ago that he […]
May 26, 2015
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July 7, 2025
Business
White House clears rule mandating stability control systems for heavy trucks, publication expected soon
A federal rule to require all new trucks to be equipped with electronic stability control systems has been cleared by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, meaning the rule likely will be published in the coming weeks.
May 22, 2015
Vocational
Product Review: Weigh-Safe Hitch
Weigh-Safe Hitch takes the guesswork out of trailer towing—and it leaves no doubt as to whether or not you are towing the trailer in compliance with the vehicle and hitch manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
May 22, 2015
Vocational
Low Tire Pressures Cut Corporate Profits, Increase Safety Risks
Tire care shouldn’t take a back seat because of lower fuel prices. A habit of regular, monthly tire maintenance helps promote safety and increase profit.
May 21, 2015
Business
Navistar opens new proving grounds in Indiana to test heavy trucks (with photo gallery)
Navistar, maker of International Trucks, announced Monday the opening of its new proving grounds in New Carlisle, Ind. where the company will test commercial trucks, school buses and military vehicles. Here’s a photo gallery from the facilities.
May 21, 2015
Class 3-6
New air suspension kits for Ford Transit
Air Lift Company has custom-engineered two air suspension options for the 2015 Ford Transit 150, 250, 350 and 350XLT. Air Lift says its LoadLifter 5000 air spring kit works with the existing suspension to deliver up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity. Air adjustable to keep vehicles stable, level and comfortable whether loaded or unloaded, this […]
May 20, 2015
Business
Regulatory update: Speed limiter rule, Safety Fitness see more delays, e-log mandate still set for September
When to expect rules on electronic logging devices, speed limiters, carrier scoring, driver drug testing, fuel economy standards and more.
May 19, 2015
Business
Rule to mandate speed limiters for heavy trucks sent to White House for approval
A proposed federal rule to require the installation and use of speed limiters (aka governors) on all trucks weighing more than 27,000 pounds has been sent from the DOT to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for its approval.
May 19, 2015
Business
Truck size and weight update: Shippers group urges DOT to release study it says shows safety of heavier trucks
The Department of Transportation is being urged to release new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data that allegedly points to the safety of six-axle trucks and supports claims by those looking for weight limit reform.
May 18, 2015
Business
Isuzu reaches milestone, sells 500,000th truck in NA
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, announced it has delivered the 500,000 Isuzu-built truck since the brand entered the North American market in 1984.
May 16, 2015
Vocational
Cat rolls out two new vocational trucks
The new Cat CT680 looks considerably different from previous versions of the company’s vocational trucks and that’s no accident. The bling, the styling; customers were asking for it, says Dave Schultz, vocational truck product manager. A lot of owner-operators and fleets think a truck’s looks should reflect pride of ownership and reinforce a company’s brand, […]
May 15, 2015
Business
Volvo previews future fuel efficiency, connectivity improvements
New fuel efficiency improvements and vehicle connectivity changes are coming, according to Volvo Trucks North America, which shared its visions at its Volvo Trucks Business Symposium in Providence, R.I., this week.
May 15, 2015
Business
Caterpillar unveils two new truck models for its vocational lineup
Caterpillar unveiled May 15 two new trucks, the Cat CT680L and the Cat CT680LG — the equipment maker’s newest iterations in its four-year-old line of CT trucks. Both offer a stark departure from its predecessors, however, from a design standpoint.
May 15, 2015
Vocational
Industry pro offers fleet graphic design and installation tips
To “wrap” up the Hard Working Trucks discussion of fleet graphics, we spoke with the folks at Modagrafics, a Chicago-area design firm who does work for a number of national companies, to get a few pointers that even a small, local fleet can use to help turn company trucks into successful advertising vehicles.
May 15, 2015
Vocational
Kenworth adds new 10 speed to 9 liter engine offering
Kenworth says it is now offering Eaton’s 10-speed UltraShift PLUS VAS transmission for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470 equipped with the 8.9-liter Paccar PX-9 engine. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS is recommended for construction, refuse, municipal pickup and delivery, and agricultural applications and incorporates an electronic clutch actuation system that enables quick shifts and clutch engagement, regardless of engine RPM. […]
May 13, 2015
Business
Meritor-PSI: Automatic tire inflation system helps fuel economy, tire life, company says
The annual Meritor-Pressure Systems International Fleet Technology Event was held Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas.
May 13, 2015
Trucks
Giti Tire has a new regional drive tire
Giti Tire says its GT Radial GT639 nondirectional regional drive tire is engineered for high-mileage high-scrub applications. With a 30/32-inch tread depth for added service life, the open-shoulder tread pattern helps provide added traction, and a wide footprint and square shoulders help enhance stability. The GT639 features the company’s proprietary Equal Force Casing carcass technology designed to […]
May 12, 2015
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