Tom Jackson (HWT)Tom 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.PickupsNew 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, 2010PickupsTie rods latest in Toyota’s woesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into claims that Toyota may have failed to promptly disclose possible defects in the steering relay rod on Toyota Trucks, Toyota T100s and 4Runners in model years 1989 through 1998.  This comes on the heals of the company paying a $16.4 million fine for allegedly sticky accelerator […]May 12, 2010PickupsEPA bulls forward on ethanolNever content to let the facts stand in the way of a crusade, the Environmental Protection Agency is forging ahead with plans to increase the ethanol content in gasoline. The new push is to raise the percentage of ethanol in gasoline from 10 percent to 15 percent. A decision by the agency is expected by […]May 11, 2010PickupsSpring 2010 New ProductsNew Products As Shown in ProPickup Spring 2010 issue Take tools to the work Unless you need the exercise, walking back and forth from your truck to your big toolbox can often eat up valuable time. The Ultra-Delux Technician Cart from Shure Manufacturing gives you sufficient drawer storage space for the tools you’ll need and […]May 6, 2010PickupsPreset brake characteristicsValley Towing Products has updated its brake controller with a new version, the Odyssey II, which has a user preset button that allows you to save your brake controller settings to one of four positions. This comes in handy for different operators who prefer different settings or for multiple trailers, or when you have a […]May 5, 2010PickupsFIRESTONE AIR SUSPENSIONAir-Over-Leaf Suspension Firestone’s R4Tech is a patented hybrid air-over-leaf suspension system that gives you the cushy ride quality of an air suspension with the axle control and easy installation of a leaf spring. The smooth ride reduces driver fatigue, especially when driving unloaded. When you’re accelerating under heavy loads, the system stops axle windup, brake […]May 5, 2010PickupsWARN HID Lights4-INCH HID Driving Lights Warn Industries has added six new lights to its off-road offerings.The new W400D-HID (4-inch diameter) and W700D-HID (7-inch diameter) driving lights have a wide beam spread and are 300 percent brighter than 55-watt halogen lights. An integrated ballast simplifies installation. The lenses are tempered glass and the vaporized aluminum over die-cast […]May 5, 2010PickupsRotatable wet spline pump flangesWith the ability to index the output flange 360 degrees, the Chelsea rotatable Wet Spline for the 277 and 278 series PTOs enables you to maximize pump clearance between the transmission and frame rails where space is at a premium. The Wet Spline output option extends shaft life and reduces wear on the mating shafts […]May 5, 2010PickupsHalt hitch-and-go theftsTo prevent thieves from taking your trailer and cargo in one fell swoop, the Valley Wheel Lock fits wheels up to 15 inches in diameter and when engaged ensures that the trailer can’t be moved. The cylinder lock recesses into the handle for greater security and heavy duty plastic covers protect you trailer tire rims. […]May 5, 2010PickupsWashington state bans copper alloy brake padsCiting concerns over copper leaching into waterways and the environment, Washington State has passed a law phasing out the use of copper alloy brake pads. Copper’s heat dispersing capacity made it a good replacement for asbestos brake pads in the 1990s. Environmental regulators couldn’t point to any one problem caused by copper, but the Evergreen […]April 27, 2010Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesPickup TrucksFord Reduces Production of No.1 Selling Electric PickupFord expects continued growth in global EV sales in 2024, though less than previously anticipated.VansRam confirms its first EV will be ProMaster commercial vanPickup TrucksNew electric pickup concept debuts at CESTrucksGM, Autocar ink deal for hydrogen fuel cell HD trucksTrucksWhat’s New in 2024 for Chevy's Silverado 1500 Pickup?
