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Vocational

Asphalt hauler group seeks hours exemptions for drivers

By Matt Cole A group representing asphalt producers and haulers is seeking two hours-of-service exemptions for asphalt hauling truck drivers. The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has requested an exemption to allow asphalt hauling drivers to use on-duty waiting time to satisfy the 30-minute rest break requirement and an exemption to allow the drivers to […]

September 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

Bollinger’s new four-door B1 gives modular electric truck more cargo space

It’s a little longer. It’s got more storage capacity. And it’s got four doors. Bollinger Motors has revealed the first image of the four-door version of its B1 all-electric sport utility truck. The image also shows off a new orange exterior color which will be available at launch. The B1’s removable panels allow it to be […]

September 12, 2017

Pickups

Ford recalls more than 140,000 F-Series trucks due to airbag, seatbelt defects

Ford has issued safety recalls for its 2017 F-150, 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab, 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab trucks. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 935 model year 2017 Ford F-150 and Mustang vehicles for ARC passenger air bag inflators. Ford was notified by Takata, a supplier that uses the […]

September 12, 2017

Pickups

Raptor Ranger confirmed in off-road test run by Ford Australia

Confession is good for the soul — and maybe for sales. After spy photos and stories emerged about Ford testing what appeared to be a Ranger Raptor, Ford Australia has come clean and has released a video showing a the truck tearing up some private proving grounds in the Land Down Under. The lucky driver […]

September 11, 2017

Dealers

Kenworth dealers relocate five locations to new, improved buildings

The bullish news keeps coming from Kenworth, which has opened five new, relocated dealerships in the United States and Canada. The dealerships tout more space for service, parts and sales and more convenience and comfort for drivers. The news follows upbeat statements earlier this month from Kenworth executives in response to better-than-expected demand in the […]

September 11, 2017

Roadbuilding

Sweeper Trucks: Another tool for prepping roadways for better pavements

A cleaner workspace is always a good thing, but in paving, it can contribute to the road’s quality, if done prior to additional lifts being applied, before seal coating and following milling. Paving contractors can use several sweeping options: they can own their own sweeping trucks, rent them or contract with a sweeping company to […]

September 11, 2017

Class 7-8

Tesla’s electric semi reportedly has 200-300 mile range

Tesla’s all-electric tractor-trailer, which is set to debut this month, reportedly has a range of about 200 to 300 miles. That kind of range, combined with the truck’s sleeper-less day cab design, makes it more of a regional hauler than a cross-country tractor, according to a Reuters report. Reuters’ source on the story, Ryder Chief […]

September 6, 2017

Pickups

Roush’s souped up 2018 F-150 is louder, taller and ready for off-roading

As it does with each new model year of Ford’s half-ton pickups, Roush is offering a heavily modified performance package on the 2018 F-150 that gives the truck serious off-road pedigree. If the truck you see above looks a bit different from the redesigned 2018 F-150 Ford has been showing off for the last few […]

September 5, 2017

Vocational

Kenworth intros T370 heavy front drive axle configurations

Fabco 18,000- and 20,000-pound front drive axles are now available as a factory-installed option on Kenworth’s T370. The truck was already available in 4×4 and 6×6 configurations with axle ratings from 10,000 pounds to 16,000 pounds. Kenworth will pair the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A axles with the Fabco TC-548 transfer case in the new configuration, which […]

September 5, 2017

Pickups

Hyundai developing a pickup truck for U.S. market

Hyundai will be launching a pickup in the U.S. to help make up for double-digit losses as consumers continue to lose interest in sedans. The automaker will be offering U.S. buyers a truck that’s similar to its Santa Cruz concept which was unveiled in 2015. No date has been given yet for the launch. The […]

September 4, 2017

Roadbuilding

Miss. bridge collapses under loaded gravel truck

The Artman Road bridge near the Jefferson County line in Mississippi collapsed Aug. 28 when a truck loaded with gravel attempted to cross, The Natchez Democrat reports. Police in Natchez responded to reports of a bridge collapse and discovered a dump truck carrying gravel sitting among the rubble in the creek below. Adams County Road Manager […]

September 4, 2017

Pickups

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel returns to top of half-ton fuel economy rankings

It’s official, though it’s probably not much of a surprise. The 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has the best fuel economy of any ½-ton pickup in its class. There was a slight decline in mpg performance from the prior model year following new EPA calculation methods, but nonetheless, the truck still reigns as the best fuel […]

September 1, 2017