Video: Ford Features Construction in Appeal to Test the 2015 F-150

This Ford video (31 seconds) announces the 'You Test It' contest that will allow customers to put the aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150 through whatever hell you can dream up

January 30, 2014

Knowing how often the crane will be lifting, what will be lifted, how much weight needs to be lifted and how much reach is required will help operators select the type, length and capacity of the crane.

Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You

The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.

The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

Caterpillar Launches Program to Develop Hydrogen-Hybrid Power Solution

The project will demonstrate how control systems and electric-hybrid components can help hydrogen-fueled engines meet or exceed the power density and transient performance of traditional diesel engines.

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.

The 2023 exhibit hall.

Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week

New technology, emission regulations, and the ride and drive are all highlights this year.

Both the trailer-mounted designs and the work truck upfits allow for the transport of bulk diesel and other daily fluids without requiring the driver to have a HAZMAT endorsement on their license and may also not require a CDL (depending on the combination of truck and trailer).

The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service

The field fueling and service landscape has evolved to a place where contractors should feel empowered to control more of the sourcing and distribution of critical daily fluids and service needs.

Knowing how often the crane will be lifting, what will be lifted, how much weight needs to be lifted and how much reach is required will help operators select the type, length and capacity of the crane.

Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You

The ideal truck will maximize on-location maintenance and repair.

Over-the-air updating allows work trucks and other equipment to be updated when new software or capabilities are available.

Work Truck OEMs Face the Challenges of Climate Change Prevention & Technology Integration

With increasing emission regulations for diesel equipment, moves toward fuel options and more telematics and technology, work truck OEMs face many challenges.

The van is the second Mercedes vehicle to be modified with a JCB hydrogen engine. Hydrogen powered vehicles can be refueled in a matter of minutes compared to several hours for recharging batteries.

JCB Unveils Hydrogen Mercedes Sprinter Van

The van is the second Mercedes vehicle to be modified with a JCB hydrogen engine. Hydrogen powered vehicles can be refueled in a matter of minutes compared to several hours for recharging batteries.

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Cummins, Daimler Truck & Paccar Form Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in US

The partnership will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications and create jobs. Total investment is expected to be in the range of $2 billion to $3 billion for the 21-gigawatt hour factory.

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What’s Driving Commercial Vehicle Electrification?

While the government's promotion of electric vehicles on the premise of combating climate change supports EV sales and battery manufacturing, the true reasons behind the switch are more complex.

This demo showed that the truck alerts the driver that the equipment needs to come forward on the trailer for safe towing.

Tough Technology On the Road & Off

Hands-on experience with equipment and trucks improves my ability to understand jobsite conditions.

Retrofitting provides fleet owners and operators the opportunity to incorporate new safety features, improve efficiencies and meet new regulations in a more timely, cost effective way compared to replacing a fleet or vehicle.

Retrofitting: A Cost Effective Approach to Sustainability

As fleet owners and work truck operators navigate evolving standards, they are looking for cost-effective solutions that can help them to meet these requirements while future-proofing their fleets.

With a fully charged battery, the MK_1 has a range of more than 190 miles, enabling it to operate off-road for up to 16 hours on a single battery charge.

Munro Launches MK_1 Electric Truck

With a fully charged battery, the MK_1 has a range of more than 190 miles, enabling it to operate off-road for up to 16 hours on a single battery charge.

The company will introduce 4,000 BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year.

Ryder System to Expand Lease and Rental Fleet with BrightDrop EVs

The company will introduce 4,000 BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year.

ACT Research and Rhein Associates in their latest report predict battery electric truck production to triple in 2023.

Battery Electric Truck Production Expected to Triple This Year

ACT Research and Rhein Associates in their latest report predict battery electric truck production to triple in 2023.

The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.

Duke Energy Partners with Daimler on EV Work Truck Fleets

The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies.

Ford this week released plans for its battery operations, while many news outlets reported the company has halted production of its electric F-150 Lightning.

Ford Announces Battery Plans, Halts Electric F-150 Lightning Production

Ford this week released plans for its battery operations, while many news outlets reported the company has halted production of its electric F-150 Lightning.

With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

Electrification is Coming for Mid-Size Fleets

With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

CargoGlide mounts inside the pickup bed and creates a sliding load floor, simplifying the loading, unloading, organizing and accessing of gear.

DECKED Showcases CargoGlide for Ford Maverick Trucks

CargoGlide mounts inside the pickup bed and creates a sliding load floor, simplifying the loading, unloading, organizing and accessing of gear.

The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept can add up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.

Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept Unveiled at CES 2023

The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept can add up to 100 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes with 800-volt DC fast charging at up to 350 kW.

Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.

Decarbonizing Medium, Heavy-Duty Trucks

Not all technologies will work for every fleet. The key is to combine the solutions that work based on particular applications and needs, while investing in innovation for future technologies.

The DECKED SeaDek Traction Mat is router-cut to match the topography and geometry of the DECKED drawer system for access to stored gear and does not interfere with drawer system removal or reinstallation.

DECKED Releases Truck Bed Traction Mat by SeaDek

The DECKED SeaDek Traction Mat is router-cut to match the topography and geometry of the DECKED drawer system for access to stored gear and does not interfere with drawer system removal or reinstallation.

The NXT18 is an 18,000 lb. capacity hoist, built for a class four through seven chassis. Manufactured in the U.S., this product is the first telescopic hooklift in the new NXT Series.

Stellar Unveils New Telescopic Hooklift

The NXT18 is an 18,000 lb. capacity hoist, built for a Class 4-7 chassis. Manufactured in the U.S., this product is the first telescopic hooklift in the new NXT Series.

Available with an optional ladder that gives owners quick access to their gear, the DECKED Tool Box fits most full-size pickup trucks from the 2001 model year forward.

DECKED Tool Box with Integrated Ladder

Available with an optional ladder that gives owners quick access to their gear, the DECKED Tool Box fits most full-size pickup trucks from the 2001 model year forward.

The Fuel Max RSA and the “Electric Drive Ready” Endurance RSA ULT are designed to meet demand trends within the last-mile delivery segment driven by e-commerce, as well as fleets’ cost-savings and sustainability goals.

Goodyear Offers New Tires for Fleets

The Fuel Max RSA and the “Electric Drive Ready” Endurance RSA ULT are designed to meet fleets’ cost-savings and sustainability goals.

Some benefits offered by a lifted truck equipped with larger tires include increased visibility, along with needed ground clearance, both of which reduce risk of damage to the undercarriage.

Pickup Truck Lift Kit Can Help Reduce Damage on Construction Sites

Some benefits offered by a lifted truck equipped with larger tires include increased visibility, along with needed ground clearance, both of which reduce risk of damage to the undercarriage.

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Guide to Toolbox System Configuration for Mechanic & Service Trucks

Discover how to elevate construction efficiency with the ultimate toolbox system guide! Find your perfect match for higher productivity.