Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsRam unveils 2018 Ram 1500 Hydro Blue SportRam today pulled the wraps off a new, special-edition 2018 Ram 1500 Hydro Blue Sport which will be available for sale this month. “The custom look and high-impact colors have been well received in the marketplace and this new Ram 1500 Hydro Blue Sport will surely stand out on dealers’ lots and in customers’ driveways,” […]November 10, 2017PickupsRocky Ridge Trucks launches True American Hero Truck GiveawayRocky Ridge Trucks launched the True American Hero Truck Giveaway at SEMA 2017. Rocky Ridge plans to award a one-of-a-kind lifted 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to a military veteran, first responder, volunteer, or other public service member who goes above-and-beyond the normal call of duty. This Chevrolet Silverado is American-made and hand painted by custom pinstripe […]November 8, 2017PickupsFord unveils 600-hp F-150 RTR Muscle TruckNote: This story was written by Wayne Grayson, online managing editor at HWT’s partner publication Equipment World. Inside the automaker’s massive SEMA 2017 booth inside the Las Vegas Convention Center Tuesday, Ford debuted a powerful new F-150 designed by Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gittin Jr. is known not only for being a world champion drifter but also […]November 5, 2017PickupsNTEA announces schedule for The Work Truck Show 2018NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, announced today the schedule of events for The Work Truck Show 2018. The line-up features more than 60 educational opportunities, including Fleet Technical Congress, Green Truck Summit and special sessions on lean thinking; a two-day Ride-and-Drive; multiple networking opportunities; and an exhibit floor packed with the latest […]October 24, 2017Pickups2018 Ford trucks linked to Telogis platform through SYNC ConnectAt its annual business conference, Telogis, A Verizon Company, announced that Ford commercial customers will be able to use Ford SYNC Connect to access the services of the Telogis Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software platform. The Telogis platform provides vehicle location, driver behavior, navigation, route planning and optimization, and compliance applications for companies with fleets […]October 24, 2017PickupsFCA wins most awards at Texas Truck RodeoRam, Jeep and Dodge vehicles earned top honors at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA). Collectively, these brands secured the most awards of any manufacturer at the event. “Once again the Ram, Jeep and Dodge brands from FCA US impressed our TAWA members with an exceptional product lineup […]October 19, 2017PickupsToyota Tacoma TRD named midsize 2018 Truck of TexasFor the second year in a row, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro claimed the title of Midsize Pickup Truck of Texas at the 2017 Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Truck Rodeo. After driving 16-hours through rugged, off-road terrain at Longhorn River Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas, 75 journalists solidified Toyota’s standing in the Lone Star […]October 19, 2017PickupsChevy unveils 2018 Colorado ZR2 Midnight and Dusk EditionsAs Chevy celebrates 100 years of building trucks, it’s expanding its midsize truck lineup with Colorado ZR2 Midnight Edition and Dusk Edition models. They were shown ahead of their public debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where they will be part of Chevrolet’s display of concept and production vehicles. The 2018 Colorado ZR2 […]October 18, 2017Pickups2018 Ford F-150 named 2018 Truck of TexasFord has once again secured top honors at the Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo. The 2018 F-150 was chosen as the Truck of Texas at the 24th annual competition, marking the 14th time F-Series has roped in the prestigious award. Additionally, F-150 Raptor won the Off-Road Pickup Truck category and earned the highest […]October 18, 2017PickupsFord recalling 1.3 million 2015-2017 F-150 & 2017 Super Duty trucks over door concernsFord is issuing a safety recall for approximately 1.3 million 2015-2017 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America to add a water shield to side door latches. In affected vehicles, a frozen door latch or a bent or kinked actuation cable may result in a door that will not open or will not […]October 18, 2017Previous PagePage 35 of 63Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityThe 16.1-ton-bucket-payload shovel now features advanced hydraulics, heavier-duty undercarriage and no DEF requirement.ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortPickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Featured SponsorLink-Belt Unveils Smarter Excavators Built for Every Operator
