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Terex training seminar draws participants from around the globe
For 39 years, fleet managers, technicians, purchasing managers, and other office personnel have attended Terex Utilities’ annual Hands On Training Seminar. Described as “helpful, informative and detailed,” by one attendee, the event held last month provided customers and distributors with a better understanding of typical applications and proper use of Terex equipment. “The intent is […]
September 17, 2017
Kenworth T370 now available with factory-installed heavy front drive axles
The Kenworth T370 is now available with factory-installed 18,000-pound and 20,000-pound front drive axles. The new offering is targeted for heavy utility services, construction, municipalities, fire and rescue, and other specialty applications. The Kenworth T370 offers the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A front drive axles paired with an all-new Fabco TC-548 transfer case that is designed […]
August 24, 2017
Altec honored at President Trump’s “Made in America” event
It’s not every day that a truck company gets honored at the White House. Such was the case recently for Altec which was given the opportunity to participate in President’s Trump’s “Made in America” product showcase in Washington. Leading manufacturers around the U.S. were invited to participate in the July 17 event to mark the […]
August 3, 2017
Utility Trucks
Thieves targeting Florida utility trucks, $10k reward offered
Getting one tire stolen is bad enough—but 68?! Florida Power and Light (FPL) is offering up to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for stealing 68 tires and 16 batteries from their utility trucks. Since January, thieves have targeted FPL trucks in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Port St. Lucie and Jupiter. […]
May 11, 2017
Utility Trucks
Ford announces updates for model year 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks
Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks were completely redesigned for 2016, but 2018 models will come equipped with several enhancements aimed at boosting safety, performance and serviceability. Updates to Ford’s heaviest truck lineup for next model year will include an available high-output 240-amp alternator for F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with the V10 gasoline engine, an […]
May 2, 2017
Utility Trucks
Altec’s latest fiberglass truck bodies designed to be lighter, stronger
Altec’s latest fiberglass truck bodies trim weight and offer increased payload and fuel efficiency. “Our industry continues to see a strong demand for lighter bodies that maximize payload while decreasing fuel consumption” says Justin Chandler, Altec Sales Manager. “With this in mind, we’ve strategically designed composite bodies that meet the needs of our customers and […]
April 5, 2017
Utility Trucks
BrandFX launches composite service bodies
BrandFX recently announced the introduction of its all-composite service truck bodies. The EverLast UltimateFX and the UtilityFX both offer lightweight, corrosion-free storage solutions that are designed to take on tough jobs. BrandFX reports that the EverLast UltimateFX is lighter than aluminum, tough as steel, and ultimately corrosion and oxidation free. “Made possible through the latest […]
March 28, 2017
Utility Trucks
CM Truck Beds launches service body line
CM Truck Beds now offers a new service body lineup that’s available in steel or aluminum and in several sizes and configurations. CM Truck Beds reports that it will provide the best lead time in the industry on its service bodies, which come with an industry-best 4-year, 48,000-mile warranty. “CM Truck Beds built a national […]
March 27, 2017
Utility Trucks
DewEze unveils no-idle hydraulic system for bucket trucks
Bucket trucks can quickly go green by adding a no-idle, battery-powered hydraulic system from DewEze. DewEze vice-president and national OEM sales manager Dennis Roberts unveiled the new system this week at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “In the telecommunications market, the electrification of the truck is big,” Roberts explained while showing Hard Working Trucks […]
March 16, 2017
Utility Trucks
Test drive: Mack’s Granite MHD ‘baby 8’
The idea of a “tweener” or a baby 8 truck isn’t exactly new, but Mack’s approach with the Granite MHD is somewhat unique. In many cases, a Class 6 or 7 unit is spec’d up to give the smaller truck enough power and capability to move upwards of 60,000 pounds. This lowers the sticker price but […]
March 15, 2017
Utility Trucks
GM opts for Duramax engine, Allison transmission in truck developed with Navistar
General Motors’s (GM) all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck – which is being developed jointly with Navistar and set to debut next year – will get GM’s Duramax engine under the hood and will be matched with an Allison transmission, the company announced Tuesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The Duramax/Allison combo has powered […]
March 14, 2017
Utility Trucks
Palfinger selling service body distribution, upfitting business business to Reading
The Palfinger Group has announced a purchase agreement with Reading Truck Group to transfer its service body distribution and upfitting business at four locations in North America. Palfinger says Reading Truck Group will assume the customer commitments and specified assets at four PalFleet sites: Council Bluffs, Iowa, Indianapolis, Ind., Louisville, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn. The transaction is […]
February 13, 2017
Utility Trucks
Terex offering new, cost-effective clean idle solution
Terex Utilities will feature its latest clean energy innovation in the HyPower Hybrid System for aerial devices at The Work Truck Show next month in Indianapolis, Ind. “HyPower IM, an idle mitigation solution, provides a reliable, cost-effective way for fleet managers of commercial or government fleets to meet their green fleet initiatives,” said Joe Caywood, […]
February 2, 2017
Utility Trucks
CNG trash truck fleet growing in Mesa, Arizona
Half of the city garbage trucks in Mesa, Az. are now running on compressed natural gas (CNG) as city officials there continue efforts to switch the entire fleet to the alt fuel within the next four years. Mesa, which is about 15 miles east of Phoenix, recently opened a CNG station at its solid waste […]
January 26, 2017
Utility Trucks
Ford E-450 6.8L V-10 gets nat gas certification
The company has maintained both EPA & CARB certifications on the Ford 6.8L 2-valve V10 engine since model year 2014.
December 29, 2016
Utility Trucks
Great Dane adds new landing gear, slider to Freedom XP flatbeds
Great Dane worked with suspension suppliers to create a beam design that functions with flatbed bogies without the need for heavy steel adapters.
December 28, 2016
Utility Trucks
Work truck wheels require care for extended life
Keeping wheels clean is important to ensure the longevity of the wheel, regardless if it's steel or aluminum.
December 28, 2016
Utility Trucks
Work Truck Solutions partners with Knapheide
Work Truck Solutions, the online platform for commercial truck inventory searches by body type and chassis, has partnered with Knapheide to help dealers show their in-stock Knapheide commercial vehicle inventory to truck buyers with the click of a button. Using Work Truck Solutions’ new national work truck locator feature, customers can find Knapheide-equipped work trucks […]
November 1, 2016
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