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Pickups

Retro 2018 Chevy Silverado Big 10 conversion proves two-tone truck styling is timeless

At least two Chevy dealerships in the U.S. and two in Canada are offering a retro Big 10 conversion on the 2018 Silverado which is quickly gaining traction among fans of the iconic truck. Introduced in the early 1970s, the Cheyenne Super 10 is easy to spot thanks to its distinct two-tone paint job and […]

April 18, 2018

Class 7-8

Volkswagen exec hints at Navistar takeover

Barely more than 13 months ago, Volkswagen Truck and Bus acquired approximately 16.2 million newly issued shares of Navistar stock for $256 million, and one high-level executive hinted this morning the German automaker could one day be after a large slice. At a recent press briefing, VW Truck and Bus Chief Finance Officer Matthias Gruendler said a […]

April 18, 2018

Vocational

Volvo unveils the FL, the company’s first electric truck

Volvo Trucks recently introduced its first all-electric truck which will be used in pickup and delivery, refuse and recycling and other applications in Europe next year. The Volvo FL, which offers up to a 186-mile range through a 185 kilowatt (248 horsepower) motor, can be charged in one to two hours with a DC fast […]

April 17, 2018

Pickups

Ram’s 2019 1500 Tradesman is a 6-seater truck tailored to the jobsite

Though the fleet-focused trim won’t get as much love as the luxurious Laramie Longhorn, Ram has introduced a new Tradesman pickup alongside the rest of its new 2019 1500 lineup. Available in Quad Cab with a 6-foot, 4-inch bed length and Crew Cab with bed lengths of  5 feet, 7 inches and 6 feet, 4 […]

April 16, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Cat president of customer/dealer support to retire; Yanmar intros 4-year/4,000-hr. excavator warranty; H&E relocates Fort Collins branch; Luby Equipment a certified Case Precision Dealer

Mo.’s Luby Equipment Services now a certified Case Precision Construction Dealer Luby Equipment Services, based in Fenton, Missouri, has earned Case’s official designation as a certified expert dealer in machine control solutions. The certification is overseen by Case and requires training on off-machine tools and all the way up to 3D and 3D systems. Case […]

April 16, 2018

Battery electric

Toyota, Volkswagen strike deal to develop electric, autonomous trucks

Toyota and Volkswagen have announced a partnership that will see the Japanese and German rivals working together to develop autonomous and electric trucks. As reported by the Financial Times, Toyota’s Hino heavy truck division and Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH will “cooperate broadly in procurement and logistics in addition to hybrid engines, connectivity and other […]

April 13, 2018

Pickups

Chevy teases 2020 Silverado HD with a bigger, meaner look

Having already unveiled the redesigned 2019 Silverado 1500 and an all-new medium-duty lineup in the 2019 Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500HD trucks, Chevy is now teasing the third and final piece of its full truck lineup refresh with a sneak peek at the 2020 Silverado HD trucks. In a wide-angle shot taken just in front […]

April 12, 2018

Class 7-8

Recalls: Electrical issue impacts 7,100 Western Star trucks; 500 International tractors hit by fender defect

By Matt Cole Two separate recalls from Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar have resulted in more than 7,600 Western Star and International tractors being recalled, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. DTNA is recalling approximately 7,128 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 trucks for a potential electrical issue. […]

April 12, 2018

Vocational

This Camaro Z/28 design cue boosts performance on Chevy’s new medium duty Silverado HD trucks

It may not be obvious, but the newest – and largest – additions to the Chevrolet product line share a design element with one of the Detroit automaker’s most legacy-rich – and fastest – vehicles. When they hit the streets next model year, Chevy’s all-new Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD trucks will feature the “flowtie,” which was first […]

April 10, 2018

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