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Dealers

Palfinger USA drops ‘PalFleet’ distribution name

PalFleet Truck Equipment Company is shedding its “PalFleet” name and will continue distribution operations under the name of parent company Palfinger USA. The goal is to leverage the strength of the Palfinger name, products, sales and service under one single brand, the company says. PalFleet was formed in 2010 following the 2008 acquisition of Omaha […]

April 9, 2018

Vocational

Dump truck dumps load to evade police in chase that ends off-road

This next dash cam video looks like it’s straight out of the Dukes of Hazzard. If only the late Waylon Jennings could have done a voice-over… It all started with a domestic disturbance call last Wednesday in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. When a Dodge County Sheriff’s Office deputy showed up to help, Theodore Tamminga wanted none […]

April 5, 2018

Safety & Compliance

ELD mandate: Full enforcement has begun; AGC to seek construction exemption

Though full enforcement of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate began April 1, the Associated General Contractors of America has not given up on seeking an exemption for the construction industry. Brian Deery, senior director of AGC’s Highway & Transportation Division, said that over the next few months AGC will be talking with other industry […]

April 5, 2018

Class 7-8

Mack Anthem’s aerodynamics delivering big fuel economy gains

More than 500 Mack Anthem tractors have been deployed by U.S. fleets, Mack says of its all-new long-haul tractor that entered production in February. Mack is touting the Anthem’s entrance to the market and the fuel economy gains its 2018 long-haul tractor achieves over its predecessors, even those only a year and a half old. […]

April 3, 2018

Construction Equipment

Equipment Roundup: First Drive review of the 2019 Ram 1500; Volvo debuts updated L90H loader; Manitowoc intros GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane; Mack’s new MHD more flexible; Volvo CE now 3D printing parts

Volvo CE now 3D printing spare parts, prototype components Volvo Construction Equipment says it has begun using additive manufacturing techniques not only as part of the company’s process for prototyping new machines, but also to supply customers with replacement parts. Known more commonly as 3D printing, additive manufacturing creates three dimensional objects by slowly placing […]

April 2, 2018

Vocational

The ins, outs and peace of mind of aftermarket truck warranties

For the risk averse there’s no more uncomfortable feeling than the day after a truck warranty expires. Meanwhile, buyers of used equipment may never feel the sense of relief that comes with not having to shoulder all the financial load of a major equipment failure. Aftermarket warranties have become popular add-ons for used equipment and […]

March 30, 2018

Class 3-6

Workhorse to deploy first all-electric fleet of cargo vans in U.S.

Workhorse will deploy the country’s first fleet of all-electric, zero-emission N-GEN cargo vans next month in San Francisco through a partnership with Ryder, who serves as the exclusive maintenance provider for Workhorse’s light- and medium-duty range-extended electric vehicle fleet in North America. “Rolling out this history making fleet of N-GEN vans in one of the […]

March 29, 2018

Pickups

First Drive review: 2019 Ram 1500 a luxurious reimagining of a classic American workhorse

The Ram Big Rig look is dead. Long live the new Ram. To call the 2019 Ram 1500 “important” to the Ram Truck brand would be a vast understatement. For the first time in 25 years, this is a completely new Ram pickup both inside and out, and it arrives at a time where trucks […]

March 28, 2018

Vocational

Mack’s new MHD more flexible with several enhancements; Granite gets added ride height

Mack Trucks has introduced several new enhancements to its Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) model, including a new horsepower rating, a new under-frame exhaust system, a shorter wheelbase 4×2 configuration and a tractor configuration. Equipped with the Cummins L9 engine, the MHD now features a lower option of 330 horsepower and up to 1,000 […]

March 26, 2018

Vocational

Dana to supply drivelines for Chevy’s new Silverado medium-duty trucks

Dana Incorporated has been chosen as the driveline supplier for Chevrolet’s all-new Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD chassis cab trucks. The trucks will be available in both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations and will feature Spicer S-Series drive axles, Spicer D-Series steer axles, Spicer front drive steer axles, and Spicer Life Series driveshafts. Unveiled earlier this month, production of […]

March 26, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Volvo unveils VNX Series trucks, 3 wheeled excavators, new rollers; ASV intros new skid steers; Hamm brings hybrid drive compaction to N. America

Hamm brings hybrid drive asphalt compaction to N. America with new HD+ 90i PH tandem roller Hamm’s new PH hybrid powertrain system for tandem asphalt compactors debuted earlier this month in Houston at World of Asphalt 2018, billed as a new concept that will save owners fuel, costs and maintenance. Hamm introduced the hybrid powertrain […]

March 26, 2018

Class 7-8

Small Mack recall affects Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle models

By Matt Cole Mack Trucks is recalling approximate 135 model-year 2018 trucks for an issue that could cause the rigs’ light control module to fail, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. The recall affects certain 2018 Anthem, Granite and Pinnacle tractors manufactured between April 18, 2017, and Dec. 18, 2017. If the light […]

March 20, 2018