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Technology

Weego 66 is a 2.5-lb. portable power pack that jumpstarts engines, powers phones on the worksite

The Weego 66 jumpstart to your job site trucks and light-duty equipment as well as provides a 600-lumen dual LED flashlight that lasts up to 30 hours

June 6, 2018

Pickups

Chevy recalls 2015-2016 Silverado over seat belt defect

The recall involves a seatbelt issue concerning the pretensioner cable. The driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash. Details here.

June 5, 2018

Pickups

Remember the electric Chevy S-10? GM was making battery-powered pickups 20 years ago

Does anyone recall that GM made an all-electric Chevy S-10 for model years 1997 and 1998? Check out Specs and performance data are posted on Equipment World.

June 1, 2018

Pickups

Roush unveils its first F-250 Super Duty with upgrades perfect for the jobsite

Roush Performance recently released photos of its first Roush F-250 built on the all-new aluminum 2018 Ford F-250. Learn all about this on Equipment World.

May 30, 2018

Vocational

Texas shop’s 48-hour, half-cost truck remanufacturing leads to a DOT grant program

In an effort to save taxpayers thousands of dollars, Jim Camp, director of transportation at the East Texas Council of Governments, opted for this alternative.

May 29, 2018

Pickups

Ford unveils 2019 F-150 Raptor with Live Valve smart suspension and off-road cruise control

The all-new 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor features electronically controlled FOX shocks, new Trail Control and Recaro sport seats with three new exterior colors.

May 28, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Volvo, Skanska to test electric site quarry; Deere-Hitachi unveil new excavators; OSHA removes crane capacity from operator certification; Volvo developing remote control mining loader; Chevy adds 2.7L I4 to Silverado engine options

This week Chevy adds new 2.7L Turbo I4 to 2019 Silverado, Deere-Hitachi unveils reduced tail swing excavators, and much more. Check out our Equipment Roundup.

May 28, 2018

Safety & Compliance

Bill to exempt small trucking companies from ELD mandate introduced in House

This bill would allow carriers with 10 or fewer trucks to use paper logs to record duty status, instead of electronic logging devices. More infirmation here.

May 25, 2018

Vocational

Ford recalls small number of F-650, F-750 trucks for possible brake failure

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. Details here on Equipment World.

May 25, 2018

Vocational

Kenworth T680, T880 now available with lighter, quieter Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline

The Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline offers extended component life, reduced maintenance and supports 18,400-plus lb-ft of driveline torque. More on Equipment World.

May 24, 2018

Class 7-8

Record demand for new heavy trucks outpacing supply, stabilizing prices in bloated used marketplace

Without an influx of new drivers, new trucks are going to push older models to a used truck market that is already saturated with equipment. Details here!

May 23, 2018

Pickups

Chevy adds new 2.7L Turbo I4 to 2019 Silverado 1500’s expanded powertrain options

The performance of each engine/transmission combination benefits from a truck that is lighter and more aerodynamic than the previous model. Details here.

May 22, 2018