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Olive-drab Mack Defense military tactical truck chassis with rugged tires, spare tire mounted behind the cab, heavy-duty front bumper, and three-axle configuration, photographed under a clear blue sky.

Mack Defense to Spotlight Common Tactical Truck Line Haul Hybrid Tractor During AUSA 2026

Mack Defense was awarded a contract to design, build, and deliver prototype vehicles for the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) program. It will show off its line-haul hybrid tractor prototype, based on the Mack Granite, at the 2026 United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Six 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 pickups lined up on a dirt overlook with mountains in the background beneath the words “GMC Sierra 1500 Fleet Guide.”

GMC Sierra 1500 Fleet Guide Specs Capability and 2027 Model-Year Updates

Large group of employees gathered outdoors in front of a green Ernst Concrete mixer truck, posing beneath American and company flags to commemorate a company milestone.

Advance Produces 20,000th Front-Discharge Mixer

Close-up of a Duramax 8.3L Allison Transmission badge mounted on a vehicle hood, highlighting the engine designation and metallic trim.

GM Launches Clean Sheet Duramax 8.3L Turbo-Diesel V8 for 2027 HD Pickups

News•by Lauren Fletcher•March 3, 2020

Ford’s F-650 Super Duty: 2020 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

The Ford F-650 Super Duty was named Work Truck's Medium-Duty Truck of the Year for 2020.

News•by Staff•March 3, 2020

Ram Truck Introduces Snow Plow Prep Package

The Snow Plow Prep package includes 220-amp alternator, wiring for a snow plow, and rear-power sliding window with defroster.

News•by Staff•March 3, 2020

GM Updates Truck Lineup, Adds Engine Options for Vans

At The Work Truck Show 2020, Chevrolet announced a new engine for the Express and Low Cab Forward trucks, as well as a host of improvements for the Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD chassis cabs.

Photo Galleries•by Staff•March 2, 2020

Plowing Snow with a 2020 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD

Chevrolet attached various Boss snow plows to Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups to show the snow plowing capability of the truck.

News•by Staff•February 27, 2020

Ford Recalls F-150 Trucks for Daytime Running Lights

Ford Motor Company is recalling an estimated 166,196 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp functionality for a lighting issue.

News•by Staff•February 20, 2020

Workhorse Group to Unveil New C650 Electric Step Van at NTEA Work Truck Show

Workhorse Group will display its newly-designed C650 all-electric step van at The Work Truck Show 2020.

News•by Staff•February 20, 2020

Plug Power and Lightning System Partner on Middle-Mile Class 6 Truck

A collaboration between Plug Power and Lightning Systems enables both companies to offer an electric, fuel cell-powered Class 6 truck capable of supporting middle-mile delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers.

News•by Staff•February 20, 2020

XL Fleet Launches Sales & Installation Partner Network

Fleet electrification solutions now available in nearly 100 upfitter locations throughout North America.

News•by Staff•February 20, 2020

Mack Defense Partners with XMCO Inc.

XMCO will now be responsible for the preparation of all IPS deliverables required to support testing and full materiel release of the system to the U.S. Army.

News•by Staff•February 19, 2020

Class in Session at New Nissan Tech Center

Class is officially in session at the new Nissan regional training center in Decherd, Tenn., where manufacturing employees are learning skills needed to build engines for future Nissan vehicles.