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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 14, 2018

Volvo Trucks VNX-Series for Heavy Haul [Photos]

Volvo Trucks' new VNX series was designed specifically for the needs of heavy-haul trucking operations. Available with up to 605 hp and 2,050 lb.-ft. of torque, the Volvo VNX series is available in daycab, flat-roof regional sleeper, and 70-inch sleeper configurations. 

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NewsMarch 14, 2018

Volvo Trucks Unveils VNX Series for Heavy-Haul Trucking Applications

Volvo has debuted its new VNX series, built specifically for the needs of heavy-haul trucking operations such as logging, heavy equipment transport, and long combination vehicles.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 13, 2018

Senators, Former EPA Chiefs Urge Agency to Drop Glider Reg Repeal

Two Democratic senators who oversee environmental issues sent a letter on March 12 to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, urging him to reverse his November 2017 proposal to repeal air emission standards for glider kits.

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NewsMarch 12, 2018

FTR: 'Capacity Crisis' Boosting Truck and Trailer Order Forecasts

FTR has increased its Class 8 and trailer order forecasts as a result of increased demand for equipment caused by what the research firm calls a "capacity crisis."

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NewsMarch 12, 2018

Hyliion HE Drive Axle Wins Technical Achievement Award

A powered auxiliary axle for road tractors from Hyliion has won the 2018 Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, the awards committee has announced.

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Videosby StaffMarch 9, 2018

Ford Talks Updated 2019 Transit Connect [Video]

For 2019, Ford has added a diesel engine option to the Transit Connect van and released a fleet model that can be easily converted to run on gaseous fuel. Executive Editor David Cullen caught up with Tim Stoehr, Ford's general fleet marketing manager, at the 2018 Work Truck Show to explain the latest changes.

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Videosby Jim ParkMarch 9, 2018

Focus On... Chanje's All-Electric Class 5 Van [Video]

The V8070 from Chanje is a fully electric Class 5 van with an advertised 100-mile range well-suited for last mile delivery applications. Equipment Editor Jim Park takes the van for a drive around the streets of Brookly in this Focus On video.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 8, 2018

What Do Final Mile Trends Mean for Equipment and Maintenance Managers?

As urban centers increasingly battle problems with pollution and congestion while e-commerce grows by leaps and bounds, we’ll see changing technologies in last-mile logistics – and changing maintenance challenges.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 8, 2018

Photos: Seen at the 2018 NTEA Work Truck Show

The NTEA Work Truck Show rolled into Indianapolis for a four-day stay (March 6-9), and HDT Executive Editor David Cullen was there to capture these new-truck highlights on the show floor.  

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Videosby StaffMarch 8, 2018

The Story Behind Hino's XL Series Class 7/8 Truck [Video]

Hino Trucks has entered the heavy duty market with the launch of its new XL Series truck. Executive Editor David Cullen spoke with Hino Vice President of Owner Experience Glenn Ellis at the 2018 Work Truck Show to get the details on the latest Hino models. 

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