New Fuel-Efficiency Standards for Black Cars in New York

New black cars that enter service beginning Jan. 1 must carry a fuel economy rating of at least 25 miles a gallon and goes up to 30 mpg a year later. The only problem is that no new full-size sedan comes close to 25 mpg.

Animal Rescue Fleet Switches Back to Trucks from Vans

Bucking the trend to new vans, Peninsula Humane Society is switching back to trucks — which prove much better suited to manage animals, dead or alive.

Hino Shows Off XL Series Towing & Recovery Trucks

Hino Trucks expanded its product lineup this past Spring with the introduction of the all-new Class 7 and Class 8 XL Series. Recently featured at the 2018 American Towman show in Baltimore, the trucks featured a fully equipped Miller Industries Century 3212 G2 medium-duty wrecker and an LCG16 Series carrier.

Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks for Fire Risk

Ford Motor Co. will recall more than 500,000 model-year 2017 to 2019 Super Duty extended cab trucks with carpeted flooring due to an increased risk of a fire after a crash.

Hino Trucks Signs Long-Term Exclusive Agreement with Allison Transmission

NOVI, MI - Hino Trucks and Allison Transmission, Inc. signed a multi-year, long-term agreement that will make Allison transmissions the preferred and exclusive transmission for all current and future Hino conventional trucks in the United States.

Many Trucks, But Not All, Face Redesign in Safety Plan

Daimler Trucks Names Winners of 2020 Skills Competition

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) hosted its annual Technician Skills Competition, starting with a written exam and culminating in a virtual "hands-on" round.

Ford Recalls F-350 Super Duty Trucks for Axle Concerns

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 34,939 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with 6.7L engine and single rear wheel axle for a rear axle housing spring seat interface weld issue.

SmartPTO Eligible for Hybrid, Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Incentive Project

Viatec’s SmartPTO allows bucket truck operators seeking an ePTO solution to begin their transition into using electricity as a fuel.