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Florida man pulled over in his pickup chugs beer in front of deputy
A Florida man who got pulled over in his pickup recently on suspicion of drunk driving didn’t help his case any when he chugged a beer in front of a deputy. After Daryl Royal Riedel, 48, was first pulled over in Big Coppitt Key, he took off in his truck, but then stopped a short […]
June 17, 2018
Pickups
Family feud: Nitrous-equipped Ram 2500 diesel beats Dodge Demon
It’s got to be hard for the driver of this Dodge Demon to live down being beaten by a farm truck. Whether it was a late start or some other mistake, Bruce Wilson’s diesel Ram 2500 flatbed, dubbed Flattie, pulls out in front fast at the ¼-mile drag strip at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, […]
June 17, 2018
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Class 7-8
Freightliner Goes Electric: Truck maker unveils battery-powered eCascadia, eM2 models
Freightliner's eCascadia features up to 730 peak horsepower while the eM2 features up to 480 peak horsepower. Both are Frieghtliners initial electric trucks.
June 15, 2018
Class 7-8
Mack Anthem now available with more efficient MP8HE engine, HE+ aero package
The Mack MP8HE engine uses waste energy from the engine’s exhaust system and converts it to mechanical energy that is delivered back to the engine crankshaft.
June 15, 2018
Pickups
Test drive: ZF’s latest 8-speed transmission aims to dominate Class 5 – 8
Two things keep coming back to mind when recalling a test-drive this week in a Ram 3500 pickup equipped with ZF’s new 8-speed PowerLine automatic transmission: increased power and better fuel economy. Okay, that and impressive weight reduction, versatility in terms of vehicle applications and extensive R&D—all of which come together to make this continuously […]
June 14, 2018
Pickups
Ford recalls 2018 F-150, F-650, F-750 trucks over fuel pump, brake defects
The first recall affects 2018 F-150s, Expeditions and Navigators equipped with a V6 and the second includes 2018 F-650 and F-750s with hydraulic brake systems.
June 14, 2018
Pickups
Tails–er, uh..Tales of summer: Teen gets her head stuck in pickup’s tailpipe
Awww, yes….the hallmarks of summer: longer days, the great outdoors, concerts and an overly curious teenager getting her head stuck in a truck’s exhaust pipe. Okay, so most of us have probably come across some huge tailpipes on pickups. Some definitely make you want to take a closer look. That was the case for 19-year-old […]
June 14, 2018
Pickups
Ford recalls include 2018 F-150, F-650 and F-750 trucks
Ford announced two recalls today that include 2018 F-150, F-650 and F-750 trucks. The first recall affects roughly 7,500 2018 F-150s, Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators equipped with a 3.5-liter V6. On the affected vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump assembly may have inadequate welds between the pump housing and its mounting flange. As a result, the […]
June 13, 2018
Pickups
Verizon Connect extends telematics partnership with Ford
Verizon Connect has extended its long-standing strategic partnership with Ford Commercial Solutions. Through the acquisition of Telogis last year, Verizon Connect has delivered hardware and services to Ford’s commercial fleet customers since the launch of its partnership with Ford in 2011. It was the first to initiate service and connectivity on Ford’s embedded hardware last […]
June 13, 2018
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
Roadbuilding
R.I. begins collecting first tractor-trailer-only tolls; trucking associations plan legal challenge
The electronic toll systems will target tractor/truck tractors, pulling a trailer/trailers, deemed as Class 8 or above. Tolls will be added on other highways.
June 12, 2018
Pickups
Outrage over city work truck used on personal time
A Facebook user in New York has drummed up plenty of controversy after posting a video of a man in a city-issued work truck dropping off his daughter at school. As Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works (DPW) supervisor Tom McGraw pulled up to his daughter’s school last Thursday morning, Scot Prehn followed closely behind […]
June 11, 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
Pickups
1998 electric Ford Ranger up for sale, but it won’t come cheap
You never know what’s going to turn up on eBay. ‘Search for anything,’ the box says, and so I did…electric Ford Ranger. What came up next was a total surprise. An original and new Ford EV drive unit for a Ford Ranger is selling this week for $2,499. While I have no idea if that’s […]
June 7, 2018
Pickups
GMC launches 2019 Sierra Elevation
The launch of the next generation Sierra lineup continues with the introduction of the new 2019 GMC Sierra Elevation. Adding to other recently revealed models of the Sierra, the Elevation is intended to make a statement in design, capability and advanced connectivity. The Sierra Elevation features distinct monochromatic door handles, bumpers and grille surround. Black […]
June 6, 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
Lower costs, better efficiency & telematics attracting more fleets to XL hybrid trucks and vans
XL announced this week that it’s upfitting a combined 38 hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric trucks and vans for the City of Seattle, Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach to improve fleet efficiency, increase MPG and reduce CO2 emissions. The municipalities expect to see a 25 percent increase in MPG on hybrid […]
June 5, 2018
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