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RISE Robotics Launches the Beltdraulic All-Electric Liftgategate

All-electric liftgate designed to maximize speed, reliability, and safety in medium and heavy-duty logistics operations. Unlike traditional hydraulic systems, the fluid-free design removes pumps, hoses, and the risk of oil leaks. The Railgate 5500 is built for fleets that demand both speed and efficiency, operating twice as fast as comparable hydraulic systems while weighing 200 pounds less. Its faster lift times and lighter weight allow trucks to carry more while saving thirty minutes per route in a typical application. Fleet Directors gain the flexibility to...

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Mack Trucks Showcasing Diverse Product Portfolio This Week at WasteExpo 2025

Greensboro, NC, April 29, 2025 – Mack Trucks will feature its comprehensive lineup for the waste industry during WasteExpo 2025. The company announced it will display a Mack® TerraPro® Daycab, a Mack MD6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and a Mack Granite® Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), May 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mack TerraPro model is a versatile and powerful truck designed for demanding applications. Featuring the Mack MP®7 Powerleash engine, the TerraPro delivers exceptional performance with 355 horsepower and 1,250 ft.-lb. of torque, making it ideal...

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Trump Signs Executive Order Providing Relief From Tariff Stacking

Chico, CA, May 2, 2025 – The U.S. President has issued an executive order, “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles,” introducing significant adjustments to the application of tariffs on imported goods. This policy shift is poised to impact the commercial vehicle industry through the refinement of tariff implementation procedures. The executive order’s primary objective is to mitigate the cumulative effect of multiple tariffs on imported commodities, a practice known as “tariff stacking.” This adjustment directly addresses the financial implications for industries reliant on imported components,...

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Stanadyne Propane Direct-Injection Fuel System to Debut at ACT Expo in GM Silverado Pickup

RICHMOND, Va. (April 24, 2025) – A new propane direct-injection fuel system — developed through a collaboration between Stanadyne, Katech, and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) — will make its public debut at ACT Expo 2025. The innovative technology will be showcased in a GM 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD at the PERC booth (#5113). This system combines Stanadyne’s direct-injection fuel pump with vapor lock technology and injector system with Katech’s vapor lock inhibitor to create the industry’s first medium-duty engine capable of...

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END-USER STORY: Jay, Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping

In Edgewater, Maryland, “Jay” Rohrbaugh, owner of Crew Cut Lawn and Landscaping, began transforming landscapes and beautifying properties just before the year 2000. Nearly 25 years later, Jay’s company continues to remain successful. But, what is his secret? The answer is hard work, exceptional service and the versatility of Switch-N-Go® work trucks. Discovery Jay first came across Switch-N-Go® while searching online, particularly through a post on Lawn Site by early adopter Jarod Hynson, who loved and praised the system’s effectiveness on a Freightliner FL-70. Intrigued...

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END-USER STORY: Melco Fence Co – Building Great Products is Your Best Advertising

At a Time When Standards Seem to be Declining Everywhere,  Maintaining Yours will Set You Apart from the Crowd When a new work truck is delivered to the customer, we sometimes think the transaction is complete. But only if we do it wrong. A work truck is not a consumable item like pizza, or something that sits secluded in the corner of a garage like a hot water heater. A work truck is a mobile, interactive billboard that demonstrates your company’s commitment to quality every...

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END-USER STORY: STACHLER CONCRETE

VENTURO CRANE EASES WORKLOAD FOR CONCRETE PROVIDER INTRODUCTION Stachler Concrete, Inc. is a family-owned and operated concrete provider in St. Henry, Ohio. They specialize in residential and commercial interior and exterior concrete and stone work. THE CHALLENGE Stachler Concrete handles the footing, foundation walls, basement flooring, patios, driveways, sidewalks and more. Andy Stachler, owner of Stachler Concrete needed to replace an outdated Auto Crane to continue keeping his projects on track. He needed a new crane with a smaller footprint that had the capabilities to...

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END-USER SPOTLIGHT: TRUCK CRANE PROVIDES SECURITY FOR MOVING PROPANE TANKS

FERRELLGAS PROPANE Ferrellgas is a propane provider and trusted partner for approximately 1 million customers across the United States. Their service technicians pick up and deliver propane tanks in various sizes to customer locations across a wide geographic area. THE CHALLENGETy Tucker, service technician with Ferrellgas, operates a ser¬vice truck to load and unload propane tanks for residential use.Tucker needed a reliable, easy-to-use crane to keep his deliv¬eries on track. The crane had to be able to withstand different weather conditions and job sites, while...