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Class 7-8

EPA eyeing tighter heavy truck emissions standards, 50-state uniformity

Just four years after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a sweeping set of regulations aimed at cutting emissions from heavy-duty trucks and tractors by 25 percent by 2027, the EPA is eyeing new federal regulations to further tighten heavy-duty truck emissions and to create a so-called “50-state program” that harmonizes emissions standards nationally. EPA […]

January 15, 2020

Class 7-8

Volvo Group launches new Autonomous Solutions Group led by Nils Jaeger

Volvo Group, parent of Volvo Construction Equipment, has named Nils Jaeger president of is new Volvo Autonomous Solutions business division. He will report to Martin Lundstedt, Volvo Group president and CEO and serve as a member of the Volvo Group management team. The Volvo Autonomous Solutions division, which began Jan. 1st,  is charged with accelerating […]

January 8, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: VIDEO > Cat 306 CR stick-steer + XTC; The Top Roadbuilding Equipment of 2019; Heavy truck market settles down; Winter’s here. It’s time to check dozer undercarriage wear; ASV to offer two Posi-Track configurations

ASV to offer base, premium configurations for Posi-Track loaders ASV is now offering base and premium configuration for its mid-sized Posi-Track loaders. Base configurations will offer a lower-cost option for operators while the premium package will provide additional production and comfort features, the company says. Both configurations will feature ASV’s Posi-Track undercarriage.   To read […]

January 6, 2020

Class 7-8

Heavy-truck market settles down as technology advances ramp up

After the huge backlogs and massive sales numbers in recent years, the truck market has returned to calmer days. But calm isn’t stagnant, as ongoing changes to technology and market conditions clearly demonstrate.   A return to normalcy Perhaps the best news for those seeking to invest in new trucks is that the lead time […]

December 31, 2019

Trucks

10th Day of Construction Gifts: Support the team, protect your legs with ShinShield tow hitch covers

If you haven’t barked your shin on a truck trailer hitch well…you probably don’t work in construction. But for those who do there is protection available. Hitch Solutions offers these extra-large ShinShield tow hitch covers to protect your legs from those exceedingly painful encounters. They are made from automotive grade polymers and can withstand trailer […]

December 19, 2019

Pickups

The 2020 Contractors Pickup Truck Guide

Shopping for a pickup isn’t what it used to be. That’s because pickups aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days of the no-frills workhorse that you’d run into the ground before getting a new truck. Now, pickups are the most popular version of luxury vehicles today with many average sticker prices hover […]

December 13, 2019

Pickups

5th Day of Construction Gifts: Work hard, play hard with Yakima’s Overhaul HD

With a 500 pound weight limit on-road (300 pounds off-road) the Yakima Overhaul HD adjustable bed rack for trucks can carry ladders, lumber and drywall Monday—Friday and surfboards’ kayaks and other watercraft when the weekend rolls around. The aluminum construction is powder-coat finished for durability and a keyed locking system prevents theft. The height of […]

December 12, 2019

Pickups

Up close with the 2020 Ford F-250 Tremor off-road package

At the recent SEMA 2019 show, Ford brought two variants of its new for 2020 Super Duty Tremor off-road package. We go through all the special features plus take a quick walk through the Ford booth to see all the other custom truck builds on display. Check it all out in the video below. To […]

December 2, 2019

Pickups

Is the Tesla Cybertruck a good truck? How it compares to Ford, Chevy & Ram

Tesla has unveiled the Cybertruck, a beast of an electric pickup truck with a Blade Runner-esque brutalist design language that stacks up very favorably to your favorite fuel guzzler. Check the video below for a discussion of the truck’s design, configurations, pricing and a how it compares to traditional half-ton trucks from Ford, Chevy and […]

November 28, 2019

Trucks

Roxor’s new Roxbox 4×4, RBT 2000 dump trailer built for construction, mining and ag work

If you’ve driven by or stopped at your local powersports dealer in the last couple of years, maybe you’ve seen the Roxor. It looks like a mini Jeep and it has the mini price tag to match. Starting at around $16,000, Roxor is side-by-side style 4×4 with steel construction and a turbocharged diesel engine made […]

November 26, 2019

Pickups

Tesla unveils the Cybertruck. Here’s how it compares to normal trucks

In what is likely the most controversial automotive reveal of the last couple of decades, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk Thursday night unveiled his long-talked-about reimagining of the pickup truck. And boy did it stir up some strong emotions in folks. But, looking like this, how could it not? Check out our full video coverage […]

November 22, 2019

Pickups

2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2 gets new front end design

For the 2021 model year, Chevrolet has unveiled an updated design for its Colorado midsize pickup. Chevy says all 2021 Colorado variants feature revised front Chevy bowtie emblems and a new tailgate design embossed with the Chevrolet word mark. Previous models had the bowtie on the tailgate. The WT, LT and Z71 Colorado trim levels […]

November 19, 2019