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Trucks
Hotshot hauling: How to be your own boss
By Todd Dills In trucking, the term “hotshot” commonly refers to either the truck or the freight – often both. In the former sense, it’s normally a Class 3-5 truck used in combination with a variety of trailers to run for-hire freight, whether for a single customer or less-than-truckload, with multiple customers’ freight making up […]
July 7, 2015
Products
CURT Rolls Out Advanced Weight Distribution Hitch
TruTrack utilizes a special spring & cam system that builds up pressure to actively stop trailer sway and then relaxes to make smooth turns.
April 9, 2015
Products
Cushioned 5th Wheel Hitch
Gooseneck-style 5th wheel hitch with a cushioned assembly makes towing a smoother ride.
January 29, 2015
Pickups
2015 GM Full-Size Trucks Get Eight-speed Automatic
Eight-speed automatic replaces the current 6spd on 2015 GM pickups and SUVs with the EcoTec3 6.2L
July 18, 2014
Products
Ram 1500 Replacement Hitch
Westin Ram 1500 Receiver Hitch Ram truck owners who need a replacement receiver hitch should take a look at Westin Automotive’s Class III model for 2009-up 1500s.  Westin’s Class III Receiver Hitch features a 10,000 lb. towing capacity and 2-inch receiver tube.  The “e-coated” black powder coat hitch bolts up to the vehicle’s existing […]
July 8, 2014
Pickups
Tow Ratings: SAE J2807 Overview
SAE J2807: Basic Overview For Setting Trailer Towing Capacity Performance standards for trailering vehicles: To help ensure that vehicles can confidently tow the rated maximum trailer weight under a variety of real-world driving conditions, SAE J2807 establishes specific test protocols. These include: Cooling capability on a long highway upgrade modeled on the Davis Dam grade […]
June 23, 2014
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GMC Releases Revised 2015 1/2-ton Tow Ratings
Chevrolet and GMC release 2015 tow ratings for 1/2-ton pickups; most numbers slightly less than 2014 with adoption of J2807 testing
June 19, 2014
Vocational
Balancing Equipment Trailer Loads
Proper positioning of your equipment on the trailer your pickup is towing is a critical safety factor.
March 28, 2014
Vocational
2015 F-350 Gets More Muscle; F-450 Claims Best In Class Towing Capacity
2015 Ford F-350/F-450 set new standards for heavy-duty pickup towing capacity and power.
March 4, 2014
Opinion
Pickup Tow Ratings Finally Standardized
2015 finally brings a standard to tow ratings and vehicle weight ratings with SAE J2807 being accepted by all the automakers.
February 19, 2014
Pickups
Conventional Towing Defined
Conventional towing typically means towing on-the-ball and those weight limits are far less than the truck’s max tow capacity.
October 18, 2013
Pickups
2015 Silverado HD, Sierra HD Revealed in Texas
2015 GM 3500HD pickups rated to tow up to 19,600 pounds on factory hitch; get body changes seen in 2014 1500s
September 26, 2013
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