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Tire Tread: Driving Dangerously Thin
Checking tire tread depth key to keeping employees safe on slippery winter roads Safe drivers are a boon to any business. But even the safest of drivers have no control when traction is lost. Traction is a critical part of the driving equation that relies heavily on both tire type and tread depth. And winter is one time of year traction […]
December 26, 2014
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Hotshot operator profile: Jeff Ward
By Todd Dills This is the second of a two-part article looking at hotshot freight hauling. Part 1 can be found here. OWNER-OPERATOR: Jeff Ward TRUCK/TRAILER: 2012 Ford F350 diesel, 30-ft. P.J. fixed-gooseneck deck FREIGHT: Various, from commercial HVAC units to railroad signal houses Geographic specialization Atlanta-area owner-operator Jeff Ward started his hotshot business with […]
December 25, 2014
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New diesel parts catalog from CARDONE
CARDONE has released a new diesel parts catalog, featuring more than 5,400 reman and new replacement parts for diesel vehicles built between 1947 and 2014.
December 23, 2014
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High-def ‘PowerWall’ refines Colorado accessories
With a giant screen that has more pixels than an IMAX theater, the temptation is ever present to watch a movie or hook up a video game console. At Chevrolet, however, this high-tech display is instrumental to refining vehicle design. The 4K ultra-fine resolution PowerWall system, capable of displaying both 2D and 3D content, allows […]
December 22, 2014
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Dead Batteries: Winter Kill
When it’s time for a new battery, shoot for something bigger and better suited for heavy-duty use By Allan Tarvid It’s almost as cold in the shop as it is outside. A crew is waiting at the jobsite and you have a million things to get done before quitting time. But when you turn the […]
December 18, 2014
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Road Test: Ram 1500 Tradesman Diesel
We test Ram Truck’s bare-bones, EcoDiesel-powered fleet truck by Bruce W. Smith / Senior Editor Ram’s base-model Tradesman is a stripper for sure. Basic white body with steel wheels. Vinyl seat and floor mats. Crank widows and push-down door locks. Black steel bumpers. Trucks don’t get more vanilla. But it’s perfect for the business owner that needs a cheap, […]
December 18, 2014
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Bandit Tow Truck Scam Hits California
[youtube bcPE66PRj8M nolink] The Los Angeles Police Department and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) are warning motorists of a growing problem with unauthorized tow truck operators in the LA area. These “bandit” tow truck operators monitor police radios and respond to accidents seeking to hook up vehicles and tow them to body shops or storage facilities […]
December 17, 2014
Pickups
Spec’ing Out Your Next Work Truck: A Fleet Manager’s Perspective
The more information you have on spec’ing your trucks, and identifying and evaluating your options, the easier it will be for you to reduce your fleet’s overall operating costs.
December 17, 2014
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Ram-inspired monster truck breaks world record
Raminator, a monster truck sponsored by a Ram Truck, has broken the Guinness World Records record for the “Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck” at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The truck set a new record speed of 99.10 mph, breaking the previous mark of 96.8 mph. “Taking on the challenge of breaking a world […]
December 16, 2014
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Canyon takes Autoweek top honors
GMC’s Canyon has been named Autoweek’s Best of the Best/Truck for 2015. Editors praised the all-new premium midsize truck for its design, utility, features and “perfect size.” “It’s truly a truck in the most honest sense…but refuses to forego the requirements a modern buyer has in a vehicle: refinement, modern conveniences and amenities, high-quality build, […]
December 16, 2014
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Winter Driving Tips & Tricks
When the roads get slippery, it’s time to take a conservative driving approach Winter can bring with it a variety of adverse weather conditions from snow and ice to rain and fog. All of these unpredictable elements can make driving in winter challenging for everyone. When winter rains and snows hit, reminding company drivers on […]
December 11, 2014
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Winches, Hitches & Couplers: What’s New
New products for making “the connection” on display at SEMA 2014 Whether you need a new winch, hitch, or hitch accessories, there were plenty of new products to choose from at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year. Pickup owners are always in need of making a connection. Sometimes it’s as simple as […]
December 11, 2014
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Long-Term Vehicle Loans Cost Companies Thousands
Extending loans an extra year can easily add $6,000 to vehicle price according to Requisite Press Study Long-term financing your next truck may sound like a good way to keep monthly costs down. But in the long run it’s costing your company thousands of dollars just to get an extra year on a loan for […]
December 10, 2014
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New Pickup Purchase Options: Best Choice
The question of whether to lease or buy has been debated for years, and the answer from experts on which option is best seems to be, “It depends.”
December 10, 2014
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Top 10 Articles of 2014
Hard Working Trucks: 10 most popular articles for 2014 What do readers of HWT gravitate toward when they browse through the hundreds of articles we post each year? It’s a varied mix. We used Google Analytics stats to rank the “most viewed” pickup-related articles since the start of 2014. Here’s what we found to be […]
December 10, 2014
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Falling Fuel Prices: Why Now?
During the past couple months fuel prices across the country have been dropping at a significant rate, bringing smiles to business owners across the country. According to a report by Time Inc, the price drop, which has brought the average price of U.S. regular unleaded down to $2.72 a gallon and $3.53 for diesel, is […]
December 8, 2014
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About Pickup Weight Ratings
Understand and follow the vehicle’s maximum load ratings to be safe on the road
December 8, 2014
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How To Pick The Best Winch
How much winch is big enough? We have the answers
December 8, 2014
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