Equipment World Staff (EQW)Class 7-8Let’s talk about Tesla’s unique electric Semi designJason Cannon, our trucks expert and the Equipment Editor for our partner site Overdrive has been writing and thinking about Tesla’s buzzworthy electric Semi ever since its unveiling a few weeks back. In the video below, Jason goes over the unique design of the truck and gives his thoughts and first impressions on some of […]December 6, 2017VocationalGM recalls 2011-15 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra 3500 models due to fuel tank issueGM is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level […]December 6, 2017Class 7-8How much will Tesla’s electric Semi save on operating costs over diesel?By Max Heine How would you like to get an extra dollar for every five miles you drive? That’s one of many notable promises made by Tesla Motors at the unveiling of the electric Tesla Semi. The boast gets at the heart of what owner-operators care the most about: Would this equipment save me serious […]December 4, 2017PickupsFord recalls thousands of 2018 F-150s due to shifting defectFord is recalling 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from ‘park’ to ‘drive’ may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as ‘reverse’ or ‘neutral’ before […]November 22, 2017Construction EquipmentThe next generation of the Jake Brake is coming and it’s twice as powerfulThe next generation of the so-called Jake Brake, built by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, will likely come to market in 2019, the company recently announced. The new High Power Density engine brake will offer twice the braking power as the current Jake Brake and will provide improved engine braking capabilities at a lower rpm range, says […]October 20, 2017VocationalSmall batch of Ford recalls affects Raptor, F-150, Super Duty, F-650 and F-750 trucksFord is issuing recalls for the 2018 F-150 Raptor SuperCab, 2015 F-650, 2015 F-750 and 2017 F-150 and Super Duty trucks. 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 42 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab non-moonroof vehicles that may be missing rivets in the roof structure. In affected vehicles, […]October 13, 2017PickupsThe $100K Super Duty Limited is here. Ford says it has redefined the luxury pickupFord’s $100K pickup has arrived. That’s right. Check off all the option boxes for Ford’s new 2018 F-450 Super Duty Limited dually and you’ll hit a MSRP of $94,455. Add the taxes and the fees and you’ve arrived into the exclusive, six-figure Ford pickup club. Ford marketing manager Todd Eckert calls the new Super Duty […]October 6, 2017VocationalAsphalt hauler group seeks hours exemptions for driversBy Matt Cole A group representing asphalt producers and haulers is seeking two hours-of-service exemptions for asphalt hauling truck drivers. The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has requested an exemption to allow asphalt hauling drivers to use on-duty waiting time to satisfy the 30-minute rest break requirement and an exemption to allow the drivers to […]September 13, 2017Construction EquipmentBollinger’s new four-door B1 gives modular electric truck more cargo spaceIt’s a little longer. It’s got more storage capacity. And it’s got four doors. Bollinger Motors has revealed the first image of the four-door version of its B1 all-electric sport utility truck. The image also shows off a new orange exterior color which will be available at launch. The B1’s removable panels allow it to be […]September 12, 2017PickupsFord recalls more than 140,000 F-Series trucks due to airbag, seatbelt defectsFord has issued safety recalls for its 2017 F-150, 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab, 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab trucks. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 935 model year 2017 Ford F-150 and Mustang vehicles for ARC passenger air bag inflators. Ford was notified by Takata, a supplier that uses the […]September 12, 2017Previous PagePage 17 of 590Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechThe industry's top-selling motor grader gets a redesigned cab, improved visibility, comfort upgrades, advanced 2D and 3D grade control.Compact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tPickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
