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Buying a shop lift? Don’t fixate on price or overlook shop layout
When buying an automotive lift don't fixate on the initial price, but consider total cost of ownership, warranty policies, shop layout and more. Details on CCJ.
July 29, 2020
Trucks
Lightning launches new electric F-550 and new energy division to support it
Lightning Systems has an all-electric powertrain for the popular Ford F-550 chassis cab and a new energy division to charge it up. The Colorado-based designer and manufacturer of zero-emission powertrains announced that the new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. Orders from fleets […]
July 29, 2020
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Business
Paccar stepping up fuel cell and electric truck production
Paccar is delivering hydrogen fuel cell Kenworth T680 trucks as well as battery-electric Peterbilt drayage trucks to several customers. Details here on CCJ.
July 27, 2020
Business
Trailer orders rebound in June
As freight volumes continue to improve, more fleets will be confident to place orders for delivery this year.
July 24, 2020
Class 3-6
FCA and Waymo to build autonomous vans
FCA and Waymo announced today that they’re expanding their autonomous driving partnership by building and testing self-driving Ram ProMaster vans for the growing P&D market. Waymo will now work exclusively with FCA as its preferred partner for the development and testing of Class 1-3 light Ram commercial vans for goods movement for commercial delivery customers […]
July 22, 2020
Vocational
Going virtual: Reading’s latest crane body will be featured on its new live webinar series
Reading Truck Group announced its new Master Mechanic 20-Series crane body which will be featured on the company’s new webinar series. Designed to equip class 3–5 chassis with up to 4,000 pounds of lifting power, the MM 20-Series rounds out Reading’s lineup of crane bodies with a mid-duty option designed for a wider range of jobs. […]
July 21, 2020
Business
Volvo Trucks giving customers virtual walk-arounds of new orders
The Volvo Trucks Customer Center is currently open at a limited capacity for in-person vehicle reviews. Fleets also have the option for virtual walk-arounds.
July 17, 2020
Business
Navistar takes a stake in TuSimple, companies aim for fleet-ready autonomous truck by 2024
Navistar says the goal is for the companies to co-develop a Level 4 autonomous truck to enter production by 2024.
July 15, 2020
Trucks
Workhorse all-electric van heading to Ryder
Workhorse will begin rollout of its all-electric step van this month through Ryder System. Ryder will place the first group of Workhorse C-1000 vehicles through its peer-to-peer truck sharing platform, COOP, which connects fleet managers to businesses seeking to rent vehicles. Additional units will be placed with Ryder’s ChoiceLease and SelectCare lines. “COOP is the perfect launch platform […]
July 14, 2020
Business
Nearly one-third of U.S. states sign on in support of electrifying commercial vehicles
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many governors in the United States have pledged support for the deployment of electric vehicles. Details here.
July 14, 2020
Trucks
Eaton pledges support for national funding of zero-emission trucks
Power management company Eaton announced that it is a key contributor and supporter of the National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition’s newly issued priority federal recommendations. The ZET Coalition is calling for the establishment of a national point-of-sale incentive program to drive the production of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles including clean trucks and buses, in […]
July 14, 2020
Business
Workhorse begins delivery of electric step vans, Ryder to begin rollout
The Workhorse electrics will be offered for longer-term leases to the Ryder customer base with service and charging capabilities available out of Ryder’s 11-facility charge network across California.
July 14, 2020
Vocational
Tire test: Toyo Open County A/T III
The first real-world stress test for this set of rubber came rather unexpectedly.
July 14, 2020
Trucks
Hyliion CEO: Electric Hypertruck powertrain will offer fuel cell generator in addition to nat gas
A hydrogen fuel cell generator is in the works for Hyliion’s recently announced Hypertruck ERX powertrain. Hyliion Founder and CEO Thomas Healy told Hard Working Trucks’ sister publication, Commercial Carrier Journal, that his Texas-based company will be offering a fuel cell generator in addition to the natural gas generator that debuted with the prototype. The […]
July 10, 2020
Business
Hyliion’s new electrified Class 8 powertrain uses nat gas to create electric power
The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX electric motor is powered by a battery pack that’s charged by an onboard nat gas or RNG powered generator. Learn more here on CCJ.
July 10, 2020
Class 3-6
2020 Ram 1500 pickups and ProMaster vans recalled for air bag issue
FCA is recalling certain 2020 Ram ProMaster and 1500 pickups over concerns of air bag failure. The side curtain air bag in affected vehicles may not properly inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The defect has been traced to a diffuser which may detach from the inflator during deployment. About 114 vehicles […]
July 8, 2020
Class 3-6
New diesel engine for Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van
Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced the introduction of a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine for the Sprinter Cargo Van. The powertrain produces 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel Cargo variant will join the Sprinter lineup in the U.S. which includes the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder […]
July 8, 2020
Trucks
Be prepared: Operation Safe Driver Week set for July 12-18
Law enforcement will be paying closer attention to unsafe driving behaviors of both truck and car drivers July 12-18 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week. Next week’s push marks the first – and one of the largest – organized enforcement campaigns since the coronavirus pandemic cancelled CVSA’s annual […]
July 8, 2020
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA issues warning to fleets selling or leasing USDOT, MC numbers
The agency announced it will aggressively inactivate numbers and revoke registrations found to be part of unauthorized sales, rentals, or leases.
Regulations
Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
Business
ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
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