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3 Strategies to Get Your Trucking Fleet Back on the Road
COVID-19 grounded many trucks and their operators and their re-deployment can't be figured out on the fly. Here are three key strategies to getting your fleet moving again.
May 26, 2020
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Tips to Avoid Common Work Truck Towing Mistakes
May 27, 2020
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) announces that it shall discontinue new truck sales.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck to Cease Sales in U.S. and Canada
May 27, 2020
The Rasmussen Group recently improved safety by using SmartDrive.
Rasmussen Group Improves Trucking Safety with SmartDrive Systems
May 22, 2020
Employees reporting to work at the Warren (Michigan) Truck Assembly Plant go through new entry procedures to verify their health before entering the plant. FCA has implemented a comprehensive program of enhanced safety measures to protect employees from the spread and transmission of COVID-19 as the plants reopen. These measures include the mandatory wearing of face masks and safety glasses, as well as newly installed protective barriers to protect employees as they work on the line.
FCA North America Restarts Production
May 19, 2020
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Ford Resumes U.S. Production and Operations
May 19, 2020
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May 30, 2020
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Concrete Calculator Short-Cuts to the Order
Concrete calculator estimates the volume and weight of concrete necessary to pour a number of common construction projects
May 29, 2020
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Post-Pandemic Tips for Recruiting the Construction Workforce
Many workers have been displaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Use these tips to find and recruit this pool of potential workers to the construction industry.
May 29, 2020
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Daimler Trucks North America Launches Excelerator for Online Parts Ordering
Excelerator is a next-generation e-commerce platform to streamline the parts ordering process.
May 18, 2020
Ata Honors Five Industry Experts With The Silver Spark Plug
ATA Welcomes New Truck Drivers' Hours-of-Service Rule
Modernized regulation will provide flexibility while maintaining safety
May 14, 2020
Mack Certified Uptime Dealers are creating new procedures to help ensure the safety of employees and customers requiring service and support during COVID-19.
Mack Certified Uptime Dealers Implement Processes to Promote Safety, Social Distancing
Mack Certified Uptime Dealers are creating new procedures to help ensure the safety of employees and customers requiring service and support during COVID-19.
May 14, 2020
An operator at FCA’s Brampton Ontario Assembly Plant installs a removable plexiglas partition in the engine compartment of a Dodge Challenger to maintain proper distancing between the employees working in the area. The barrier is installed to protect employees from the spread and transmission of COVID-19. With protecting the health and safety of its employees a top priority, the Company is implementing robust protocols that will ensure all facilities are safe, secure and disinfected when production resumes.
FCA Makes Plans to Restart North American Operations
Employee Health and Safety a Priority.
May 12, 2020
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[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] How COVID-19 is Impacting Transportation, Trucking and Supply Chains
This episode of Transportation Chain examines how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting supply chain management, material availability in both construction and equipment manufacturing, as well as the movement of construction materials and equipment.
May 6, 2020
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North American Class 8 Truck Orders Plunge to Lowest Level in Modern Era
FTR Reports April order activity was 44% below March, and 73% less than a year ago.
May 5, 2020
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Al Quiring Towing Says SmartHeat LED Lighting Keeps Truckers Safer Two Ways
Increased illumination and automatically shedding ice and snow made J.W. Speaker SmartHeat lights a must-have tool for must-go trucks
May 5, 2020
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Ford Plans to Restart Production
Safety is priority one as Ford Readies to Reboot Manufacturing
May 4, 2020
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Towing Test: New 2020 Ford F-250 with 430 hp 7.3L V8
PickupTrucks.com road tests the 2020 Ford F-250 with the new 7.3L V8 to see how it performs and measure fuel economy towing a load
April 27, 2020
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Samara Explains How Its Fleet Management Products Can Increase Efficiency and Safety
Sarah Loaiza, Senior Product Manager, Samsara discussed how the Samsara Fleet Management System can be used to increase the efficiency and safety of your truck fleet.
April 23, 2020
Volvo Trucks North America made the most significant evolution of its VHD vocational offering in decades.
New Models and Options Transform Commercial Truck Market
This year is not business as usual as recent truck announcements have upset the status quo in the commercial truck industry.
April 6, 2020
Mack Trucks launches info.macktrucks.com/thankyou, an online resource for trucking companies and dealers offering useful information from government agencies, trucking industry experts and Mack to help navigate through the COVID-19 situation.
Mack Provides COVID-19 Resources
Mack Trucks today launches an online resource with useful information from government agencies, trucking industry experts and Mack to assist them in navigating through the COVID-19.
April 6, 2020
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Trump Rolls Back Auto Fuel Efficiency Standards Below Automakers’ Abilities
New Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards require 1.5% annual improvements in mileage, despite auto industry saying it could lift efficiency 2.4% without regulation
April 1, 2020
Dave Jacek, 3D printing technical, wears a prototype of a 3D-printed medical face shield printed at Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. Ford Motor Company, joining forces with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare, is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers, first responders and patients fighting coronavirus.
Automotive Companies Help Put the Brakes on COVID-19 Medical-Supply Shortages
Manufacturers use expertise and existing parts to produce face shields and respirators to combat COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
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An Option for Shipping Construction Equipment Across the Country
Some auto transport companies have capacity to ship heavy equipment. Here’s how to make sure the job gets done properly
March 23, 2020
Mack Trucks is helping reduce the effects of the rigorous demands of the jobsite by bringing its highly advanced Mack Command Steer active steering system to Mack Granite axle back models.
Mack Trucks Tames Driver Strain with Command Steer for Mack Granite
Mack Command Steer reduces driver fatigue and can help cut muscle strain up to 30 percent by combining an electric motor with the existing hydraulic steering.
March 17, 2020
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[VIDEO] Navistar Demonstrates Battery Electric Truck Technology with MV Series
Navistar's 26,000-lb. GVWR MV Series show vehicle can carry three different-sized batteries, offering range choices from 70 miles to 200 miles
March 6, 2020
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[VIDEO] Freightliner M2 Chassis Improves Gradall Cost Effectiveness
The standard M2 chassis carries a Gradall, and Freightliner works with Gradall to mount air tanks and other accessories for easy upfit of the excavator upper.
March 6, 2020
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[VIDEO] Ford Announces 2022 Model Year All-electric Transit
Ford will debut an all-electric version of the Ford Transit for the U.S. and Canada for the 2022 model year.
March 4, 2020
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Mack Trucks Shares Medium-Duty Truck Strategy
Mack's Class 6 and 7 MD Series trucks are designed specifically for medium-duty applications and will be built in a new production facility near Salem, VA.
February 27, 2020
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Ford Issues Pickup Recalls for select F-150 and Super-Duty pickup trucks.
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for LED headlamps and two safety recalls for a block engine heater cable and inadequate axle lubricant.
February 27, 2020
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Ford F-150 Takes Top Spot in J.D. Power’s 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study
Study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old model-year vehicles.
February 27, 2020
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See, Drive and Experience the Latest Vocational Trucks and Equipment at The Work Truck Show 2020
Work Truck Week runs March 3 to 6 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, with ride and drive opportunities, demonstrations, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit
February 17, 2020
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Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Ford continues to carry out its Creating Tomorrow Together strategic plan.
February 17, 2020
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Harley-Davidson Branded Ford F-250 Edition Truck Introduced
Harley-Davidson and Tuscany Motor Co. Collaborate on the Latest Edition of Fat Boy-Inspired Ford F-250.
February 13, 2020
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[VIDEO] Putzmeister Adds Economically Priced Sany Concrete Pump to Product Line
Putzmeister is adding a Sany concrete pump to its lineup to offer customers a lower price point option for concrete pumps.
February 7, 2020
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Pro-Vision HD Fleet Dashcam
175-degree field of view provided by forward- and rear-facing and 1080p HD cameras ensures that events are captured wherever they occur
February 6, 2020
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Traton Makes Unsolicited Offer to Buy Navistar for $35 Per Share
Volkswagen subsidiary's commercial-vehicle strength in Europe and South America complements Navistar's North American position
February 6, 2020
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[PODCAST] Bendix 2.0 Enhances Safety on Mack Granite Trucks
Tim Wrinkle of Mack Trucks highlights key features of Bendix 2.0 for Granite trucks that will enhance driver safety.
February 4, 2020
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Roxor Diesel Utility Vehicle Puts Willey’s Look on 3,490-lb. Towing Capacity
3,000-lb. Mahindra utility vehicle with 2.5L turbo diesel and 5-speed manual transmission on boxed-steel ladder frame is more tractor than side-by-side
January 30, 2020