[VIDEO] Western Star Trucks Offers Customized Solutions for Heavy-duty Trucks

Custom solutions meet needs for heavy-duty construction applications.

March 10, 2016

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.

Preliminary net trailer orders decreased nominally from February to March.

Trailer Orders Down 24% YoY

Industry experts expect truck trailer orders to face a year of transition.

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All Access Equipment Track Lift Truck Mount and Transport Deck

The solution provides a safe way to enter an aerial work platform without the need to climb up and down the top of a truck with unprotected cab guards.

The products include an Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch for 2-in. Hitch Receivers, a 12-ton Receiver Mount Pintle Hook and a pair of Class 5 Service Body Hitch Receivers.

Buyers Products Offers Towing Solutions

The products include an Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch for 2-in. Hitch Receivers, a 12-ton Receiver Mount Pintle Hook and a pair of Class 5 Service Body Hitch Receivers.

Mary Aufdemberg, general manager, product strategy and market development, Daimler Trucks North America, delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Green Truck Summit.

EV Limitations Addressed at Work Truck Week

Trends point to more power in partnerships as the electrification journey continues for many OEMs in the commercial vehicle market.

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Despite High Prices, Optimism for Logistics Future Continues

This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.

The Isuzu NRR truck chassis features a GVWR of 19,500 lbs. and is built sturdy to handle bulk fluid delivery to sites ranging from paved commercial and institutional sites to off-road construction sites.

Thunder Creek Launches Class 5 Isuzu NRR Chassis

The Isuzu NRR truck chassis features a GVWR of 19,500 lbs. and is built sturdy to handle bulk fluid delivery to sites ranging from paved commercial and institutional sites to off-road construction sites.

Equipment dealers have expressed great concern with the rule, particularly as it relates to service and delivery trucks, as well as the cost increases and equipment delivery delays that will ensue.

AED Opposes California Rule on Internal Combustion Trucks

The ACF regulation requires fleet operators to phase out their internal combustion trucks and replace them with zero-emission trucks, starting in 2024.

Designed for Class 5 chassis applications, the PAL Pro 58 and PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane are engineered to deliver reach, weight reduction and performance on jobsites.

PALFINGER PAL Pro 58 Mechanics Truck and PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane

Designed for Class 5 chassis applications, the PAL Pro 58 and PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane are engineered to deliver reach, weight reduction and performance on jobsites.

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Everything We Saw At World of Asphalt 2024

Nashville was hardly big enough to contain everything that World of Asphalt 2024 had to offer, and whether you were there or not, there are plenty of things you might have missed!

Hoses are available in 18-, 30- or 50-ft. lengths, with auto retracting reel available for refueling of loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, mowers, tractors, trucks and more.

FuelPro Trailers Releases FuelPro 990 with 990 Gallon Capacity

Hoses are available in 18-, 30- or 50-ft. lengths, with auto retracting reel available for refueling of loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, mowers, tractors, trucks and more.

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100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations to be Installed From LA to Vegas

Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.

Spanning 20,300 sq. ft., the new Cloquet, Minn. branch is specifically designed to support a larger material handling of equipment parts and rental inventory, provide comprehensive in-house shop service, and accommodate the company’s broad product offerings.

Fairchild Equipment Reveals New Facility in Cloquet

The new facility represents a step forward in Fairchild Equipment's ability to offer equipment maintenance and repair services, an expanded rental fleet, and a venue that better accommodates the company's product range.

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

Shyft Group Showcases Work Truck Solutions

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

The 1Key Ultralock lock-and-latch system guards against theft and the versatile key allows users to manage one truck or an entire fleet of truck boxes by coding every truck box to the single 1Key.

WEATHER GUARD Launches 2024 Saddle and Lo-Side Boxes

The 1Key Ultralock lock-and-latch system guards against theft and the versatile key allows users to manage one truck or an entire fleet of truck boxes by coding every truck box to the single 1Key.

The new headache racks are available in four styles, including a Half Bar, Hex, Louvered and Open Frame.

WEATHER GUARD Releases Headache Racks for Truck Protection

The new headache racks are available in four styles, including a Half Bar, Hex, Louvered and Open Frame.

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

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.

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

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 RTV520 Crossroads Edition comes with a factory-installed package that includes several accessories such as full cab with tilt out windshield, sliding windows, LED front and rear work lights and a cargo mat.

Kubota Releases RTV520 Crossroads Edition

The RTV520 Crossroads Edition comes with a factory-installed package that includes several accessories such as full cab with tilt out windshield, sliding windows, LED front and rear work lights and a cargo mat.

Dozens of companies launched new products, partnerships and business units at Work Truck Week 2024.

Work Truck Week Attendance Up 6% in 2024

Officials are reporting record-breaking attendance at Work Truck Week this year.

“I’ve been using Bobcat equipment for years on my farm in Waco, and I can’t imagine working without it. My Bobcat machines have empowered me to bring some of my biggest ideas to life,” said Gaines.

Bobcat Hires Magnolia Co-founder Gaines

From tending gardens to managing goats, pigs, and horses, Gaines is already sharing the work he is accomplishing with his Bobcat equipment.

The XL Knight 80 MFG Trailer offers 29 ft. of main deck loading space and a loaded deck height of 18 in. for versatile hauling.

XL Specialized Trailers Releases XL Knight 80 MFG Trailer

The XL Knight 80 MFG Trailer offers 29 ft. of main deck loading space and a loaded deck height of 18 in. for versatile hauling.

Each episode will feature the journey of women in STEM, construction, and skilled trade careers with the goal of inspiring the next generation while fostering an inclusive environment where women are celebrated for their contributions every day.

John Deere Sponsors Women in Construction Docuseries

By showcasing the day-to-day lives, challenges, and accomplishments of women in these industries, John Deere and A Greener Tomorrow hope to raise awareness about the valuable contributions they make to the industry and beyond.

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.