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Pickups

Ram trucks caught up in large FCA recall over defective cruise control

Around 5 million vehicles may have a defect that could prevent cruise control from disengaging and could even cause acceleration. Details on impacted vehicles here.

June 12, 2018

Vocational

Eaton extends coverage for 7-speed Procision AMT to include construction trucks

This expansion includes include medium-duty utility, construction, tanker, refuse and municipal trucks. Details here on Equipment World.

June 11, 2018

Dealers

Custom Equipment names Pedraza manager of South-Central U.S. territory

With more than 13 years of sales experience, Jesus Pedraza is the perfect candidate for Custom Equipment's new South-Central U.S. territory manager.

June 8, 2018

Pickups

Ram will bring the 1500 TRX, a high-performance Raptor rival, to market along with new mid-size and HD pickups

Ram has decided to officially bring to market the 1500 TRX, a truck first unveiled as a concept back in 2016. Check out the images and concept video here.

June 6, 2018

Safety

Dump truck driver who skipped brake inspection found at fault for fiery 10-vehicle crash

An inspection after the crash revealed three of the eight brakes on the dump truck were out of adjustment and not functioning properly.

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

Dealers

Business Roundup: Texas truck reman shop inspires DOT grant; EDA releases 2018 dealer-manufacturer survey report; MH Equipment’s Evansville branch relocates; Haulotte Central America GM gets additional title

From EDA's 2018 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey to a DOT grant program, don't miss a beat with Equipment World's business news from May 29-June 4.

June 4, 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

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