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Vocational
Get up close with CAT’s new CT681
Recently, Caterpillar announced a second model to its new line of vocationally-focused work trucks and unveiled the Class 8 CT681 truck at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, Ill. The CT681 borrows heavily from the existing CT660 model, but also features a host of enhancements designed specifically for tough vocational applications such as snowplow, […]
November 14, 2014
Class 3-6
Ram announces pricing, MPG for ProMaster City
Ram Truck says it will price its all-new 2015 ProMaster City at just north of $24,000 in a cargo configuration, with the Ram ProMaster City Wagon coming in at just more than $25,000. “The new Ram ProMaster City enters the Class 1 market with a long list of customer-focused, best-in-class features, including the highest available payload and […]
November 13, 2014
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
Vocational
Got a cool looking fleet? Let’s see it.
If you spend a lot of money making sure your fleet trucks are attention grabbers, our sister site, CCJ, wants to hear from you. CCJ is currently accepting nominations for its annual Five Flashiest Fleets contest, and the contest is open to all fleets operating equipment that is at least as large as small vans and […]
November 12, 2014
Vocational
Analysis: Natural gas continues to grow, despite declining diesel prices
With the natural gas powered vehicle market seemingly stalled as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. Natural Gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.
November 12, 2014
Vocational
Test drive: Sprinter 3500 utility truck
The Sprinter van is staple working vehicle, but some times a van just won’t do. At one point in time this Sprinter 3500 was just a chassis cab. But then Maranda got ahold of it and put a nice utility bed and shelving system on it. This is a lineman/utility worker’s dream. Shelving for days, […]
November 11, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Volvo’s 2016 VNL upgrades and a tour of the New River Valley truck plant
Volvo recently invited CCJ executive editor Jack Roberts for a look at new 2016 VN Series enhancements as well as a close look at its New River Valley, VA, North American Truck Manufacturing Plant.
November 11, 2014
Business
When you only need one: New 6Ă—2 options boost fuel economy, flexibility
For a long time, 6Ă—4 drive axles on heavy-duty commercial vehicles were the default spec for fleets regardless of application. Today, fuel economy is a primary concern for fleets with razor-thin margins and competitors breathing down their necks. To help alleviate those concerns, more fleets are turning to 6Ă—2 tandem axles.
November 11, 2014
Business
Court tosses OOIDA’s suit against Calif. emissions rules
OOIDA’s 2013 lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board over its stringent emissions regulations has been dismissed by a federal judge based on jurisdiction and the necessity for the U.S. EPA to be named a defendant. OOIDA says it is appealing the ruling.
November 10, 2014
Business
CCJ Photo Gallery: Caterpillar launches its CT681 on-highway truck
Join Executive Editor Jack Roberts as he visits Caterpillar’s Edwards Proving Ground outside of Peoria, IL, for a look at Cat equipment and the company’s newest truck, the set-forward axle CT681 vocational model.
November 10, 2014
Business
Q&A: Ken Calhoun on the industry’s technician crisis
Both in his role at Truck Centers of Arkansas, and through his work with the Technology and Maintenance Council, Ken Calhoun has emerged as a leading voice calling for fundamental change in how the trucking industry recruits, trains, promotes and retains technicians.
November 10, 2014
Vocational
Honey Badger Heavy Duty Rear Bumpers
Ford Super Duty bumper doubles as lockable toolbox Addictive Desert Designs (ADD) new rear bumper displayed at the 2014 SEMA Show drew a lot of attention and was awarded the Best new Truck accessory by GM. ADD says their newest truck offering is “as fierce as its namesake: the Honey Badger.” The new rear bumper, sold on […]
November 9, 2014
Vocational
Ingersoll Rand Cordless Right-Angle Impact Wrench
Ergonomic design of the IR W5330 gets into those hard-to-reach spaces The W5330 Cordless Right Angle Impactool from Ingersoll Rand an innovative new tool designed for the vehicle service and industrial markets. Its slim, right angle design combined with 180ft-lbs. of reactionless torque provide versatility and comfort for the technician while delivering incredible power to […]
November 7, 2014
Class 3-6
Westport launches new stocking program to cut customer wait times
Westport is launching a new stocking program that will see its natural gas vehicles available at select Ford dealerships across the United States.
November 7, 2014
Vocational
Parting Shots: 2014 SEMA Show – Gallery 3
It’s a wrap at the 2014 SEMA Show. At least for the Hard Working Truck staff. We logged a tad over 20 miles hoofing along isle after isle of aftermarket accessories and products at the Las Vegas Convention Center along with some 130,000 other journalists, buyers and sellers of of cool stuff from around the […]
November 6, 2014
Business
Company culture the key to minimizing roadside inspections, says Keppler
While many fleets look at the roadside inspections as an unwanted hassle, Keppler defends their use, noting that roadsides works to ensure consistent compliance with both state and federal regulations. He also said a fleet’s safety record has a lot to do with its attitude and culture.
November 6, 2014
Business
Navistar restructuring leadership, COO Jack Allen retiring
Truck and engine maker Navistar announced Nov. 6 it is restructuring its senior leadership team and that its Chief Operating Officer Jack Allen is retiring after 33 years with the company and a year and a half as COO.
November 6, 2014
Business
CCJ Fall Symposium speakers talk engaging drivers, upcoming regulations, roadside inspections, industry image and more
Inspections, driver productivity, regulatory outlook and updates on technology and equipment trends highlight CCJ’s Fall Symposium sessions. Here’s full coverage of the event and its topics.
November 6, 2014
Vocational
SEMA Show 2014 Day 2: Photo Gallery
An estimated 130,000 attendees are walking the massive exhibit halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center this week, among them the editors of Hard Working Trucks. It’s the end of day 2 of three we’ll spend here at the SEMA Show 2014. So far we’ve hoofed just more than 16 miles – and we’ve only […]
November 6, 2014
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