[VIDEO] How Ford's New 2016 F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist Works

The driver steers the trailer instinctively by turning a dashboard knob left or right in the direction the trailer should go while the truck controls steering and limits vehicle speed

Jun 25, 2015

Pro Trailer Backup Assist for the 2016 Ford F-150 makes it easier for drivers of all skill levels to back a trailer up. Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist, drivers steer a trailer instinctively by turning a knob left or right to indicate trailer direction while the truck controls its steering and limits vehicle speed.

With an investment of $235.5 million, SHAP will produce the company’s first-ever battery-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV light-duty truck.

Stellantis to Invest Millions in Michigan EV, Hybrid Plants

September 24, 2024

Air Lift air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle's existing suspension to level the vehicle properly.

Air Lift Introduces LoadLifter-series Kits for 2017-2024 Ford F-350 Chassis Cab 2WD and 4WD

August 22, 2024

The company aims to meet the evolving needs of businesses with vehicle designs and functionalities.

Shyft Group Showcases Work Truck Solutions

March 25, 2024

Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.

2024 Ram Heavy Duty Launched at Work Truck Week

March 21, 2024

Dealers, Service Centers

Stellantis to Invest Millions in Michigan EV, Hybrid Plants

Stellantis, parent company of Dodge and other brands, revealed it would invest more than $406 million in three facilities in Michigan to develop a platform that can be shared for both electric and hybrid vehicles.

With an investment of $235.5 million, SHAP will produce the company’s first-ever battery-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV light-duty truck.

Truck Parts & Components

Air Lift Introduces LoadLifter-series Kits for 2017-2024 Ford F-350 Chassis Cab 2WD and 4WD

Air Lift Company

Air Lift air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle's existing suspension to level the vehicle properly.

Air Lift air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle's existing suspension to level the vehicle properly.

Shyft Group Showcases Work Truck Solutions

The company aims to meet the evolving needs of businesses with vehicle designs and functionalities.

The company aims to meet the evolving needs of businesses with vehicle designs and functionalities.

2024 Ram Heavy Duty Launched at Work Truck Week

Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.

Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.

Pickup Trucks & Vans

2024 Ram Commercial ProMaster Unveiled at Work Truck Week

The 2024 Ram ProMaster features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission.

The 2024 Ram ProMaster features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission.

Ram Professional Division Announced at Work Truck Week

Ram Professional is self described as the next generation in commercial-customer vehicle ecosystems, aiming to serve its customers every step of the way from upfit and conversion needs to electrification and connected services.

The 2024 Ram ProMaster features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission.

Trucks & Accessories

Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week

NTEA | The Association for the Work Truck Industry

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

The 2023 exhibit hall.

Fleet Maintenance

The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service

Thunder Creek Equipment

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.

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).

Fleet Maintenance

Building a Mechanic Truck That Works for You

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

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.

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.

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

Pickup Trucks & Vans

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.

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.

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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