Kevin Jones (HWT)VansFord adds 1,200 jobs, second shift on Transit van assembly lineFord Motor Co. has fulfilled its commitment to the UAW to create 12,000 U.S. hourly jobs by 2015, announcing 1,200 new jobs and a second shift at Kansas City Assembly Plant, where the all-new Ford Transit is built.September 29, 2014VocationalFun Trucks Friday: the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of pickups, the VW TristarAmong the attention-grabbers at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, this week, Volkswagen unveiled the new Tristar pick-up concept. We can hope this multipurpose commercial vehicle makes it across the pond.September 26, 2014Utility TrucksWORK TRUCK WHOOPS: Avoiding a tow charge and impound feesWhat’s a bloke to do when he feels his Vauxhall Astra is being unfairly towed?September 24, 2014Utility TrucksWestport touts new enhanced spark-ignited natgas combustion systemTargeting medium-duty applications and superior-to-diesel performance, Westport Innovations Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its newest proprietary technology: the first generation of an enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) natural gas system.September 24, 2014HomeAvoiding a tow[youtube -iv8IRH3txE?autoplay=1 nolink]September 24, 2014VocationalAugust home construction slip a ‘blip,’ builders still hopefulDespite sharp declines in housing starts in August, homebuilder confidence in September has risen to the highest level since before the Great Recession.September 23, 2014PickupsFast Trucks Friday: Pickups feel the need, the need for speedThe Fun Trucks Friday desk has recently been swarmed with reports of the fastest pickup EVER! We’ll let you, dear reader, decide which of these suit your fancy.September 19, 2014VansCharter Cable places order for 800 new Ford Transit vans for tech fleetFord’s received the first big fleet order for the new 2015 Transit van, which went on sale in June, from Charter Communications. Wonder if the cable company had to specify a delivery time when they’d be home: 8:30am-noon, or 1-5pm?September 17, 2014OpinionContractors, road builders, truckers come out against ‘devolution’ billWhether you’re politically conservative or not, the idea that the federal government should abandon its responsibility for interstate transportation is a bad one.September 17, 2014Utility Trucks‘Tis the season: Deer collisions are on the riseThis month’s Hard Working Trucks fleet safety tip: Beware of Bambi! If your company’s drivers put in any miles at all in rural – or formerly rural – areas, then the fall is the time to be extra cautious about large wildlife on the roads. And the risk is increasing.September 17, 2014Previous PagePage 5 of 32Next PageTop 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?