Category: News

WTW24: Mack Begins Production of Mack® MD Electric, Customers Begin Receiving Delivery

INDIANAPOLIS (March 6, 2024) – Mack Trucks recently began production of its second battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the Mack® MD Electric, and delivered units to several customers, who are using the truck in a variety of applications. Mack delivered the Mack MD Electric to ABF Freight, DC Logistics, Mission Linen and Pronto Freight...

WTW24: Adrian Steel Unveils Revolutionary Truck Solutions

Adrian Steel, a market leader in cargo management solutions for commercial vans, proudly introduces an innovative lineup of truck solutions at this year’s Work Truck Show. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2023, Adrian Steel has embarked on a journey to extend its expertise into the commercial pickup upfitting sector, with...

GM Fuel Cell Pilot Program Extends Beyond Hydrogen Trucks to Create Blueprint for Low-Emissions Worksites

DETROIT – When it comes to electrification, GM is serious about introducing a range of zero tailpipe emissions vehicles and applications. From lithium-ion batteries to hydrogen fuel cells, GM is dedicated to helping other companies integrate these solutions into their business operations — and that extends beyond just the fuel cells...

WTW24: Ram Launches Next-generation ‘Ram Professional’ Full Commercial Mobility Solutions

March 5, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Ram announced today the new Ram Professional commercial vehicle division with full-service customer mobility and value solutions. Ram Professional will make its debut at the upcoming 2024 National Truck and Equipment (NTEA) Work Truck Week show in Indianapolis on March 6.  As a key brand...

WTW24: Odyne Systems Awarded Department of Air Force SBIR Phase II

For Hybrid Electrification of Class 5 to 8 Non-Tactical Vehicles Pewaukee, WI – Odyne Systems, LLC announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,250,000.00 focused on Hybrid Electrification Technology for medium and heavy-duty Non-Tactical Vehicles (NTV) to address the most pressing...

WTW2024 | A Decade of Success: Ford Pro Marks 10th Anniversary of Transit Van in America with Upgrades to E-Transit, Charging & Software

A Decade of Success: Ford Pro Marks 10th Anniversary of Transit Van in America with Upgrades to E-Transit, Charging & Software DEARBORN, Mich., March 5, 2024 – Ford Transit®—America’s iconic No. 1 bestselling commercial van1—celebrates a decade in-market and its 10th year of U.S. production and sales with enhancements to E-Transit™ range and new charging,...

LISTEN: LAUNCH OF SEASON FOUR OF OUR PODCAST WITH A LOOK AT THE UPCOMING 2024 WORK TRUCK WEEK

Kathryn Schifferle, CVO Work Truck Solutions launches the 4th season of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast – Introducing Kristean Von der Heiden, Work Truck Solutions’ new Enterprise Channel Sales Manager. The two discuss the challenges of finding just the right flow and tone for the Commercial Vehicle Business Market and...

CALENDAR: Green Drives Conference and Expo

VISIT TO REGISTER! WhenThursday, May 9, 2024from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CDT) WherePowering Chicago – IBEW/NECA Technical Institute – 6201 West 115th Street – Alsip, IL RegistrationTICKETS Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation is excited to present the annual Green Drives Conference & Expo on Thursday, May 9, 2024, hosted...

NEW TAILLIGHT UPGRADE OPTION FOR KNAPHEIDE PLATFORM TRUCK BODIES

First Published at Knapheide.com/Blog We all know that taillights are essential for safety. However, not all taillights are equal. Until recently, only OEM chassis cab taillights were available for Knapheide Platform Bodies. And while those taillights are capable of the basic necessary functions, they lack a capability needed by many work...

ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ISUZU TRUCKS IN THE U.S. MARKET

Company Poised Success of Next 40 Years with New Electric Truck, Redesigned Cab ANAHEIM, Calif.—Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s bestselling low-cab-forward trucks, has begun celebrating the 40th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market.Isuzu Commercial Truck of America—then called Isuzu Truck of America, Inc.—was founded...