Tom JacksonTom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.PickupsRitchie Bros. surplus military ‘Growlers’ stand out from the crowdPickup trucks and ATVs are just so…ordinary. If you really want to impress your crews and coworkers you need something more macho, more military, more like a “Growler.” That’s the nickname for the military’s ITV (internally transportable vehicles) and Ritchie Bros’ GovPlanet division will start auctioning off these surplus vehicles in March. Ritchie Bros gave […]February 27, 2019ProductsCummins unveils its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo DieselAdmit it. You’ve always wanted a diesel. You dreamed of what you could do with that torque. Now you can have one and retrofit it into an older truck or Jeep and not have to pay a fortune for a new model. At SEMA Wednesday, Cummins unveiled its first crate engine, the R2.8 Turbo Diesel. […]November 5, 2017TrucksNew all-in-one exhaust emissions & aftermarket systems simplify installation, maintenanceThe move from Tier 3 to Tier 4 Final diesel engines above 74 horsepower brought with it a whole grab bag of new components and systems – diesel particulate filters (DPFs), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) and, finally, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), which involves a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing system and a DEF tank. That’s […]July 17, 2017VansTest drive: 2016 ProMaster CityInside you have 131.7 cubic feet of storage space, 48 inches and then some between the wheel wells and 87.2 inches of cargo length behind the front seats.September 7, 2016VocationalInternational introduces new line of class 8 trucksInternational launched its new class 8 HX series of trucks today in Las Vegas.February 1, 2016ProductsTimberland puts recycled tires on your feetIt seems like a natural fit. Timberland Tires is now recycling its tires for their footwear line.November 5, 2015VocationalCat rolls out two new vocational trucksThe new Cat CT680 looks considerably different from previous versions of the company’s vocational trucks and that’s no accident. The bling, the styling; customers were asking for it, says Dave Schultz, vocational truck product manager. A lot of owner-operators and fleets think a truck’s looks should reflect pride of ownership and reinforce a company’s brand, […]May 15, 2015VocationalFirst Drive: Kenworth T880Kenworth recently debuted its new flagship T880 vocational truck. The new truck, which replaces the venerable T800, went into production late last year. It is the result of a four year, $400-million effort by Kenworth. The company recently invited us out to the Seattle area to take a ride in the new units. I came […]December 3, 2014PickupsExtending Oil Drain IntervalsUsing oil analysis is a good maintenance move for anyone using pickups for businessJuly 26, 2010PickupsNew rules for weldingAt the end of May any shop, factory or facility that welds, grinds or cuts stainless steel or uses hardfacing alloys that contain chromium or using welding processes on surfaces with chrome plating will come under new Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules. The new OSHA Standard for hexavalent chromium requires all employers to have […]May 13, 2010Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesPickup TrucksConstruction fleet beats supply chain woes, inflation with rebuilt trucksDoud BTS in Golden, Colorado is choosing to have their pickups rebuilt which saves them 30 to 40% over buying new and keeps them from having to deal with long delivery delays at dealers.Pickup TrucksOver 250,000 Ram diesel pickups recalled over fire concernsPickup Trucks2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel scores 'Green Truck of the Year'Pickup Trucks2023 Ford Super Duty hits historic 40K max towingHomeSelecting the right wet kit for a heavy truck
