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Green Truck Summit Rebrands as Future Truck Summit, Highlighting Advanced Fleet Technologies for Contractors
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
Beginning in 2027, NTEA and NAFA will rebrand the Green Truck Summit to focus on emerging commercial vehicle technologies, including advanced driver assistance systems, lightweighting, power management and more.
March 11, 2026
Future Truck Summit logo in blue and teal typography
Belts, Hoses & Fittings
Regal Rexnord to Showcase Asphalt and Aggregate Solutions at World of Asphalt 2025
Regal Rexnord Corporation
Regal Rexnord will feature various solutions for the asphalt and aggregates industry at World of Asphalt 2025.
March 26, 2025
Regal Rexnord’s Powertrain Solutions team will highlight how customers can design an end-to-end system composed of multiple products selected to meet their exact power transmission needs.
Equipment
Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase
Designed to highlight hundreds of next level solutions for challenge construction jobsites, this year's showcase delivers the top equipment solutions in eight main categories, all aimed at improving your business and its jobsite operations.
March 24, 2025
Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.
Fleet Maintenance
26 Products to Help You Master Fleet Maintenance
Don't let equipment performance problems slow productivity on your jobsite. Learn how to overcome these issues with Equipment Today's roundup of the latest fleet maintenance products available to help contractors refine maintenance operations.
March 24, 2025
Western Global's DEF550 offers a rugged and durable DEF tank solution that is engineered to withstand the harsh environments of rental, construction and fuel distribution operations.
Business
Mack Trucks Announces New Rear Axle and Engine for MD Series
Mack Trucks Inc.
When paired with the 325 hp engine rating and the Allison 3000RDS transmission, the Mack MD is now capable of increased towing capacity if the customer has a trailer.
March 22, 2025
The new engine being offered is a Cummins B6.7 with up to 325 hp. The new rear axle is designed for a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of up to 23,000 lbs.
Other Components
RoadFlex and Konexial Collaborate to Improve Fleet Fuel Risk Management
RoadFlex
RoadFlex and Konexial have teamed up to create an integrated fuel management solution designed to help fleets reduce costs, prevent fraud, and optimize operational efficiency.
March 17, 2025
The RoadFlex-Konexial partnership delivers a next-generation fuel management solution that ensures fleets stay ahead in an increasingly competitive industry.
Business
3 Evolving Trends Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.
March 14, 2025
The Green Truck Summit at Work Truck Week 2025 was able to highlight and explain some of the emerging trends in the sustainable and technological sectors of the industry.
Dealers, Service Centers
Volvo Trucks North America Unveils Volvo D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo D13 VGT engine will be standard in the all-new Volvo VNR and customers will also be able to select in the all-new Volvo VNL day cab.
March 13, 2025
The Volvo D13 VGT engine is now available for order in the all-new Volvo VNR and the all-new Volvo VNL models.
Diesel Engines
Why Ammonia Engines Haven't Taken the Lead Yet
Although there is an incentive to improve the ammonia engine and fuel capabilities and to create a better ammonia engine option, it has not been easy. Ammonia still has a way to go before it can be widely used in engines.
February 28, 2025
Although ammonia has not been fully nailed down as a fuel just yet, there is ongoing testing and research occurring to find out whether ammonia should be one of the top alternative fuels out there.
Business
Ford Pro & Xcel Energy Team Up to Provide 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030
Ford Pro
The companies are putting their heads together to pursue their 30x30 initiative.
December 6, 2023
The initiative will be part of Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program which will improve the availability and access to charging ports for business fleets in particular within Xcel's U.S. service areas.
Equipment
How Transportable Fuel Tanks Can Increase Responsiveness on Jobsites
Western Global
Transportable fuel tanks can help control costs and allow contractors to respond to the quickly changing market conditions that impact their bottom line.
April 21, 2023
Transportable fuel tanks can help control costs and allow contractors to respond to the quickly changing market conditions that impact their bottom line.
Plants
How Wear Protection Improves Asphalt Sustainability
Castolin Eutectic
Operators of asphalt mixing plant and route equipment can substantially reduce their maintenance costs and downtime by taking advantage of the latest wearfacing technologies.
April 8, 2023
Feature Article Asphalt4
Other Components
Troubleshooting and Diagnosing Problems with New Trucks' Advanced Safety Systems
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
How to avoid electronic rabbit holes and minimize downtime in the maintenance bay
October 20, 2021
Bendix recommends starting by running a diagnostic software tool that shows a system view of what’s on the vehicle that includes key vehicle components as well.
Diesel Engines
Diesel Engines: Get to Know Exhaust Colors
Smoke from diesel exhaust can indicate issues to address
May 11, 2020
What Color Is Your Smoke No Type Horiz
Fleet Maintenance
Proper Hydraulic Hose Repair Cuts Downtime
Identify and replace damaged hoses with the correct product while preventing system contamination.
September 17, 2019
Routine inspection allows you to catch many hose issues before they become failures.
Fleet Maintenance
How to Remove Entrained Air in Hydraulic Fluids and Lubrication Oils
A bubble removal device can be used to mechanically remove bubbles from fluids to solve numerous problems in a hydraulic and lubrication oil system
May 24, 2017
Construction Technology
“First-of-its-kind” Ecommerce Platform Provides Value-priced Equipment and Services
IronDirect ecommerce platform offers an Amazon-like approach to buying new equipment, attachments, undercarriages and parts, accessories, as well as used equipment, maintenance items and service items.
September 15, 2016
Value-priced equipment sold on the IronDirect ecommerce platform will be co-branded and come with the full aftersales support of the IronDirect team.
Diesel Engines
DEF: The Latest Addition to Diesel Fluid Management
Caterpillar - Cat
Use of diesel exhaust fluid is predicted to grow ten-fold in the coming five years. DEF requires careful handling, so here are the key use and storage tips to help your crew use it effectively
July 20, 2016
Cat DEF 579007862fd0e
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