Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsRam gets best bang for buck honors from U.S. NewsThe 2015 Ram 1500 has been named the Best Full-size Truck for the Money by U.S. News & World Report. In the site’s ranking of vehicle choices, Ram 1500 scored the highest among full-size pickups available to U.S. buyers. Within its class, the Ram 1500 took top honors for its outstanding value and critical acclaim. This is the second […]February 11, 2015PickupsNew pickup review site launchesEditors of Hard Working Trucks‘s sister publication, CCJ, have been hard at work in recent months building a one-of-a-kind online resource featuring unbiased end-user evaluations of trucking equipment and technologies. This week, the curtain was pulled back on CCJ Reader Reviews, which will be permanently housed on CCJdigital.com via the url CCjdigital.com/reviews. Designed to help fleet managers […]February 5, 2015PickupsF-150 pulls 18 wheeler from snowAn epic snow storm has battered Chicago since this weekend, leaving many citizens homebound, but at least one truck driver decided to brave the elements (and ice). He didn’t make it. According to the video description, the “big truck” mired itself in the ice and snow for upwards of four hours, until the “little” Ford […]February 3, 2015PickupsGovernment looking into Ford diesel recallFederal regulators say they are looking into whether Ford Motor Co. should expand a 2013 safety recall of specialty diesel trucks over a malfunctioning sensor. The previous recall involves nearly 3,000 F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks equipped with ambulance packages and 6.7-liter diesel engines. The recall states the malfunctioning sensor could cause the truck to stall. However, since […]January 19, 2015PickupsSkip-Fire Fuel-Saving Technology Could Boost MPG 15 PercentNew technology could improve GM gas engine fuel efficiency without degrading engine power like current cylinder-deactivation systems doJanuary 5, 2015PickupsIgnition problems force GM pickup recallMore faulty ignitions closed General Motor’s 2014 on a down note; an issue the Detroit automaker has battled all year. GM said Thursday it would recall 83,572 SUVs and trucks over a faulty ignition that could move out of the “start” position and cause the vehicle to stall and the airbags not to deploy in a […]January 1, 2015PickupsHotshot operator profile: Greg CutlerBy Todd Dills OWNER-OPERATOR: Greg Cutler TRUCK/TRAILER: 2010 Ram 2500 short-cab/long-bed, 20-ft. 2013 Doolittle bumper-pull deck trailer FREIGHT: Vehicles, from classic cars to farm implements and machinery Car/mobile equipment hauling Greg Cutler of Fon Du Lac, Wis., got into hotshot hauling after years as a tow operator. His dad owned a salvage yard in the […]December 28, 2014PickupsHotshot operator profile: Jeff WardBy Todd Dills This is the second of a two-part article looking at hotshot freight hauling. Part 1 can be found here. OWNER-OPERATOR: Jeff Ward TRUCK/TRAILER: 2012 Ford F350 diesel, 30-ft. P.J. fixed-gooseneck deck FREIGHT: Various, from commercial HVAC units to railroad signal houses Geographic specialization Atlanta-area owner-operator Jeff Ward started his hotshot business with […]December 25, 2014PickupsNew diesel parts catalog from CARDONECARDONE has released a new diesel parts catalog, featuring more than 5,400 reman and new replacement parts for diesel vehicles built between 1947 and 2014.December 23, 2014PickupsHigh-def ‘PowerWall’ refines Colorado accessoriesWith a giant screen that has more pixels than an IMAX theater, the temptation is ever present to watch a movie or hook up a video game console. At Chevrolet, however, this high-tech display is instrumental to refining vehicle design. The 4K ultra-fine resolution PowerWall system, capable of displaying both 2D and 3D content, allows […]December 22, 2014Previous PagePage 59 of 63Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEThe new specialty, limited-edition pickups bring more than twice the horsepower of the standard factory models' V8 option.ExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortFeatured SponsorLink-Belt Unveils Smarter Excavators Built for Every Operator
