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NewsMarch 14, 2018

Ram ProMaster City Recalled for Steering Gear Housing

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling approximately 224 2018 Ram ProMaster City compact vans because the gears within the hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can potentially fracture and lead to a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 14, 2018

How to Balance Truck Application Against Resale

Your primary goal is to spec a truck to meet the intended job function, but how it is spec’ed has a direct bearing on future resale value. Therefore, it is similarly important to maintain a remarketing mindset when identifying specs.

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NewsMarch 13, 2018

Toyota Bringing Next-Gen RAV4 to New York

Toyota's RAV4 compact SUV — the first compact crossover when it debuted in the U.S. in 1995 — will enter its fifth generation with the 2019 model year. Toyota will reveal more details at the New York International Auto Show on March 26.

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NewsMarch 13, 2018

Work Truck Show Names 2018 Innovation Awards

The Most Innovative Vehicle award went to Workhorse for its W-15 electric pickup truck, the Most Innovative Safety Product award was presented to J.W. Speaker Corporation for the Model 8910 Evolution 2 LED headlight, and the Most Innovative Truck Equipment honor went to CARR for its Factory Step.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 13, 2018

Nissan's 2018 NV Cargo Van

Nissan has added a few enhancements to its NV full-size cargo van for 2018, including a 5-inch color display, hands-free Bluetooth, and a USB port in the cabin. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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Videosby StaffMarch 13, 2018

2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van's New Features

Ford Transit Connect brand manager Julie Ellenberger talks about updated features in the 2019 Ford Transit Connect compact cargo van.

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Videosby StaffMarch 13, 2018

2019 Ford Transit Connect Walkaround

Ford's Tim Stoehr, general fleet marketing manager, walks us through the updated 2019 Ford Transit Connect compact cargo van at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Newsby Paul ClintonMarch 12, 2018

How the Trump Tariffs Will Affect Fleets

President Donald Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum may translate to higher prices to commercial fleets for vehicles and truck or van equipment, fleet management company experts said.

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NewsMarch 8, 2018

Ranger Design Unveils Van Flooring and Shelves

Ranger Design showed its new line of shelving and flooring system at The Work Truck Show 2018 in Indianapolis. The company has also introduced an online configurator for its customers.

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NewsMarch 8, 2018

Knapheide Unveils Two Aluminum Truck Bodies

Knapheide Manufacturing has introduced a new aluminum service body and aluminum platform body at the 2018 Work Truck Show.

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