Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
GMC CCKW U.S. Army cargo truck.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 10, 2025

Great American Trucks: The GMC CCGW 'Deuce and a Half'

Allied planners knew logistics were critical for waging modern war. And GMC had the perfect truck for the job.

Read More →
Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 3, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC Crackerbox

It was ugly, disproportioned, loud and uncomfortable. But somehow, this gawky, weird-looking rig found a soft spot in the hearts of American truckers.

Read More →
Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 4, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC DUKW

It wasn’t pretty. But the GMC DUKW took the war to the Axis Powers during World War II — over both water and land.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 5, 2017

Pit Stop at Old Car City USA Part 3

During a recent International LoneStar test drive, senior editor Jack Roberts and his photographer, Christina Hamner, stopped off at Old Car City USA, in White Georgia, to see how nature is slowly reclaiming this 70 year old junk yard.

Read More →
Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 20, 2017

Old Cars At Old Car City, USA Part 1

HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts recently stopped in at Old Car City, USA, north of Atlanta during an International LoneStar test drive, and came away with these photos of classic cars out to pasture.

Read More →
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 11, 2017

Motor Trucks in the Wild West

In 1919, a young Army officer learned firsthand how important modern roads were for his rapidly transforming young nation. And trucking benefits from the lessons he learned to this very day.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 28, 2015

GMC Sierra HD Adds Steering Assist, Gooseneck Trailering

The GMC Sierra HD pickup will add several features for 2016, including active steering assist and a new gooseneck trailering package, according to General Motors.

Read More →
NewsJuly 18, 2014

GM to Use 8-Speed Hydra-Matic in Some 1500-Series Pickups

The Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed is approximately the same size and weight as the 6L80 six-speed automatic, an announcement said, but has a wider 7.0 overall gear ratio spread.

Read More →
Newsby Tom BergJune 18, 2014

GM Claims Highest Power Ratings for Midsize Colorado/Canyon

Horsepower and torque ratings announced by General Motors will make its 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups the most powerful in the midsized truck segment, the company claims.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsFebruary 6, 2014

Chevy Unveils City Express Van, Expands Silverado HD Bi-Fuel Offerings

CNG-gasoline capability will be available in all cab and pickup bed sizes in 2500 and 3500 HD series, while compact van offers economy and cargo-carrying capability, GM says.

Read More →