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News•by Staff Writer•June 12, 2018

Ford Releases Pursuit-Rated Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid

Ford has introduced a hybrid version of its Police Interceptor Utility midsize SUV with improved pursuit performance and standard all-wheel drive.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 16, 2018

Rev Group Introduces Smart Truck Technology for Fire Apparatus

AXIS Smart Truck Technology, a secure revolutionary system that is engineered specifically for fire service, will be used on E-ONE, Ferrara, and KME branded vehicles.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Roselynne Reyes•May 8, 2018

A Look at the Next Generation of Trucks

Many OEMs have revealed their newest truck models for 2019 and beyond. These new models boost performance and driver comfort, adding new features that increase efficiency and fit a variety of applications.

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News•April 24, 2018

Freightliner EconicSD Waste Collection Truck Unveiled

Freightliner Trucks introduced the new EconicSD, a low-entry cab-over-engine waste collection truck. It will be available in 6x4, high cab and low cab, and rear and side loader configurations.

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News•April 9, 2018

4x4 Pickups Now Dominate Utility Fleets

Among utility fleets, four-wheel drive trucks have become the dominant light-duty pickup, according to Utilimarc.

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News•April 4, 2018

Michigan Testing Autonomous Mapping Technology on Fleet Cars

A Michigan Department of Transportation pilot will determine whether devices can be attached to snow plows, police cars, or other fleet vehicles to passively map changing roadway conditions in the state.

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News•March 27, 2018

Acela Truck Launches Flood Rescue Model

To address growing flood challenges, Acela Truck Company introduced specialized high-water rescue and response trucks to its line of Monterra 4x4 and 6x6 high-mobility truck chassis.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 7, 2018

Chevrolet's 2019 Medium-Duty Truck Trio

Launching the much anticipated Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD and 5500HD medium-duty models at The Work Truck Show 2018, the automaker surprised everyone with the additional launch of a 6500HD model as well.

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News•February 22, 2018

GammaTech Changes Name to Durabook Americas

The new name reflects the company’s longstanding focus on the Durabook brand as well as changing market conditions that emphasize the need for reliable, purpose-built, mobile computing solutions.

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Articles•January 25, 2018

The Role of GVWR and GCWR in Spec'ing Work Trucks

Make sure the trucks you buy are designed for their intended purposes with properly specified GVWR and GCWR.

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