Trucks: Page 47

Was Paymaster a truck ahead of its time?

David Hobbensiefken was an inventor in Portland, Ore. with an idea to change the face of trucks. The result was the Ryder Paymaster R-100.

September 15, 2015

Some Ram EcoDiesel gets recalled; airbag issue for others

Fiat-Chrysler says it will recall nearly 1,700 model year 2015 Ram 1500 4×2 EcoDiesel pickups in the U.S. over concerns that an electrical short may cause stalling and pose a fire risk “The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount, resulting in an electrical short,” the National Highway […]

September 12, 2015

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’75 Brockway tribute to owner’s father-in-law

Before he became America’s sausage king, Jimmy Dean was a country singer whose biggest hit was a ballad about a coal miner named “Big Bad John.” The song dominated the charts in 1961 and went to win the 1962 Grammy Award for best Country and Western song. There happens to be another Big Bad John, […]

September 8, 2015

1975 Brockway Model N761

See how the OnGuard Active Safety System works

The folks at Commercial Carrier Journal got the chance to take a ride in a tractor equipped with Meritor WABCO's OnGuard Active Safety System.

September 7, 2015

It’s big. It’s pink. It’s a Kenworth

Even in the middle of the many entries in the Truck Beauty Contest at this summer's Walcott Truckers Jamboree, one Kenworth stood out.

September 7, 2015

Big football tailgate planned? See which truck can handle it

The folks at Ram trucks crunched the numbers, and here's what they say their Ram 350 dually can handle for the football tailgate party you have planned.

September 5, 2015

Full list of winners from Pride & Polish at GATS

One of the many highlights of the Great American Trucking Show held last week in Dallas was the judging in Overdrive’s Pride & Polish season championship and the event’s Best of Show. Four national champions were crowned and five trucks were honored as the best in the show. The complete list of winners includes: ANTIQUE […]

September 4, 2015

Working Bobtail champion: Vinnie Diorio, 1985 Peterbilt 359

Kenworth Icon & Western Star 4900 now glider kits

Fitzgerald Glider Kits recently announced it has added the the Kenworth Icon 900 and the Western Star 4900 to its glider kit offerings. The Kenworth Icon 900 was unveiled in March at the Mid-America Trucking Show and is a modern take on Kenworth’s classic W900 tractor. Fitzgerald is offering three 2006 and older engine choices […]

September 3, 2015

Lil’ Ray’s truck is a lot ‘Wicked’

"Wicked," a 2015 Peterbilt 389, won Overdrive's Pride & Polish during last week's Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

September 1, 2015

Fan of custom trucks? See some at GATS

Good look @ Great Trucks

August 29, 2015

From circus truck to a Huskie with plenty of pull

Quail has driven on his own since 1993. He said he has two fabrication shops for which he delivers up and down the East Coast with a 2000 Kenworth T800.

August 28, 2015

Old school Ford stands out at truck show, on the road

Chris Gornik is not your typical trucker, and his is not the truck you expect to see on the highway or lined up at a truck show.

August 27, 2015

Truck driver details trip he made with 2000 Kenworth W900L

This blue 2000 Kenworth W900L is owned and operated by Livingston, Mt. resident Nick Richards, who uses the rig to haul heavy equipment and ag machinery.

August 27, 2015

Kenworth goes out to the ballpark to help kids read

A Kenworth T880 52-in. sleeper truck with a special Seattle Mariners theme will be part of a fund-raising effort outside the Mariners’ Safeco Field tonight.

August 25, 2015

Mack Pinnacle delivers ‘Big Red’ to red carpet

One Mack delivered another to a red carpet opening of the new documentary movie about the life of a great American stuntman.

August 24, 2015

5 models of Kenworths recalled for issue with lights

About 12,551 Kenworth trucks have been recalled because of an issue with the headlamps overriding the hazard warning lights.

August 21, 2015

Kansas fleet gets first Kenworth Icon 900

The first Kenworth Icon 900 limited edition tractor was recently delivered to long-time Kenworth customer Keim TS.

August 19, 2015

Evel Knievel’s Mack hauler on display at GATS

Mack today confirmed it will bring to Great American trucking Show the truck used by the great motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel during his legendary career.

August 15, 2015

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'Ice Road Truckers' returns; Lisa Kelly, Todd Dewey are back on the ice

Oddly, the show was never officially canceled. It was just placed on indefinite hiatus.

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Have your say: Survey of top industry issues now open through Oct. 10

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Cargo theft expected to surge during long Labor Day weekend

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Duffy threatens 3 states with loss of funds over language enforcement

The Litezall Kodiak Konform Work Light

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