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2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel officially ranked by EPA with class-leading fuel economy
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 […]
August 31, 2017
Pickups
Diesel Brothers taking Brodozer to help in Texas hurricane relief
Dave “Diesel Dave” Sparks of Diesel Brothers fame reported on social media that their Hurricane Harvey relief convoy left Utah for Texas on Tuesday. Included in their flood relief arsenal is Brodozer, a 2011 Ford F-350 that was transformed into a high-performance 4×4 with 54-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws bolted to Axletech 9-ton planetary axles […]
August 31, 2017
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Semi with raised bed rips through Texas highway sign
Dramatic video shot Aug. 24 in Houston prior to the flooding and destruction of Hurricane Harvey shows a tractor-trailer with a raised dump bed tearing down a large sign trestle on the East Loop of Interstate 610. The driver’s condition remains unknown. Video below posted by Carlos Escobedo on Facebook shows the elevated bed tearing […]
August 31, 2017
Pickups
Man in pickup swept away by flood saved by reporter
Watch as CNN correspondent Drew Griffin goes to work Wednesday helping to save the life of a man who accidentally drove his pickup into a drainage ditch while leaving a parking lot in Beaumont, Texas. Griffin had just started a live broadcast when the man attempted to exit a parking lot by driving down a […]
August 30, 2017
Pickups
Ram off-road test track opening Thursday at Michigan State Fair
This Labor Day weekend the Ram Truck Experience off-road test track will be up and running at the Michigan State Fair in Novi, Mich. Ram Truck, the presenting sponsor of the fair, is inviting fair goers to “experience the power, capabilities and performance of the award-winning Ram truck lineup.” Ram’s test tracks have proven popular […]
August 30, 2017
Trailers
Trail King fights corrosion with new Commercial MG-HG trailer
Corrosion-resistance was made a top priority for Trail King’s Commercial MG-HG detachable gooseneck trailer. The company designed the structure with no moisture-trapping areas and primed and painted the entire trailer before adding air, hydraulic and electrical lines and decking. For further corrosion-resistance, an optional lightweight aluminum version of the trailer is available, including aluminum I-beam […]
August 30, 2017
Pickups
Diesel Brothers overwhelmed by flood donations, announce new book
The Diesel Brothers gave an update on their flood relief plans and revealed their new book during a Facebook Live session today in New York. Dave “Heavy D” Sparks and Dave “Diesel Dave” Stiles are both cutting a promotional tour short this week in the Big Apple to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. […]
August 29, 2017
Pickups
Pickup driver underestimates Houston flood, has to be rescued by boat
A pickup driver who risked driving through Houston floodwaters had to be rescued Tuesday. A live traffic cam on the San Jacinto Bridge showed the pickup driver and a passenger sitting on top of the submerged truck waiting to be rescued. The truck was in an area near Grand Parkway where water levels continued to […]
August 29, 2017
Pickups
Ram launches new pickup designed for farmers
Ram announced a new truck today designed specifically for farm families. The 2018 Ram Harvest Edition is the industry’s first agricultural-market-specific truck and is painted in two new colors used on two popular tractors: Case IH Red and New Holland Blue. “The Ram Harvest Edition marks the first time that Ram dealers will be able […]
August 29, 2017
Pickups
Over 100 ‘Cajun Navy’ pickups and boats arrive in Texas
"#Houston Hang on. The CAJUN NAVY is already activated and on the way."https://t.co/J62KpUODPg pic.twitter.com/q4n7HuO9Pq — KPLC (@KPLC7News) August 27, 2017 You can’t help but smile and maybe even laugh a little when you see the picture and the message that goes with it—but make no mistake, these heroes mean business and they’re not waiting around […]
August 28, 2017
Pickups
Diesel Brothers joining in Houston flood relief efforts
The Diesel Brothers announced today that they’re taking trucks, trailers, amphibious units, helicopters and supplies to Houston to help in storm recovery efforts. The announcement was posted on the Diesel Brothers Facebook page. In the minute-long video David “Heavy D” Sparks asks viewers to drop off relief supplies at their shop in Woods Cross, Utah. […]
August 28, 2017
Business
Pushing your truck fleet’s oil drain intervals? Be sure you have the right filter
With new generations of engines and improved oil formulation, fleets and OEMs have added tens of thousands of miles to engine oil drain intervals that have now crept upwards of 75,000 in some long-haul segments. A fleet’s application isn’t the only factor in how long a drain interval can be pushed. The filter has to be […]
August 24, 2017
Pickups
Jeep’s new pickup resurrects Scrambler moniker & will come with diesel option, forum reports
Jeep’s long-anticipated pickup which is scheduled to roll out next year as a 2019 model will be called the JT Scrambler and will be available with a diesel engine, according to jeepscramblerforum.com. The forum reports that it learned about Jeep’s new truck through the FCA dealer system. “The JT Scrambler and the JL Wrangler […]
August 23, 2017
Pickups
Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors interested in buying Jeep
Jeep is not only making headlines this week for its new pickup set to debut next year, it’s also getting attention over news of a Chinese automaker’s interest in buying the 76-year-old company. While China’s prominent SUV manufacturer Great Wall Motors has not formally announced its interest in FCA’s off-road unit, it did confirm its […]
August 23, 2017
Pickups
Hyundai launching pickup in the U.S. following steep decline in sedan sales
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. […]
August 22, 2017
Pickups
Nissan featuring Titan and Titan XD trucks, accessories, customer incentives at 2017 Great American Trucking Show
For the first time in company history, Nissan will showcase a wide range of Titan and Titan XD pickups and accessories at the Great American Trucking Show this week in Dallas. In addition, those who visit Nissan Booth 12045 will receive a Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP) Claim ID flyer to use toward a future purchase of […]
August 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
CDOT deploys world’s first autonomous work zone impact protection truck
Not only was this department of transportation the first to use a driverless impact truck to make work zones safer, it also got the first Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle ever built. Watch the video on Equipment World.
August 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Brown Transportation turns to Kenworth T880 trucks for hauling
Kenworth reports that one of its customers, Wayne Brown of Brown Transportation, started driving an aggregate hauler for his family’s business 43 years ago. He bought his own rock/aggregate hauling operation from his uncle in 2010 and added to the 24-truck fleet by purchasing Kenworth T880s with the PACCAR MX-13 engine, bringing the total number […]
August 22, 2017
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