A car’s drivetrain is how you get power from the engine to the wheels. Consumer Reports’ expert explains the difference between front-wheel, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel, and four-wheel drive.
11/29/21
Drivetrains 101 | Consumer Reports
A car’s drivetrain is how you get power from the engine to the wheels. Consumer Reports’ expert explains the difference between front-wheel, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel, and four-wheel drive.
11/27/21
Ford F-150: Rocket League Edition | Ford
Ford teamed up with Rocket League to create a unique vehicle* for their collaboration. Watch to see how the process of creating a real-life F-150 Rocket League Edition** happens.
*The driving in this video game reflects fantasy. May not be realistic and is potentially dangerous in real life. Do not attempt these maneuvers while driving.
**Concept vehicle shown. Not for sale.
Learn more about the 2021 F-150 here: https://ford.to/2UaKtn0
11/25/21
Run on Less Electric - Purolator
"We're really proud, we are the first national company to deploy a fully electric vehicle. In addition to Toronto and Montreal we have deployed 5 fully electric vehicles in Vancouver. Our goal is to become the greenest courier company in Canada." - Paul Merrick, General Manager, Western Canada, Purolator.
Follow our journey with Purolator during North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI's Run-on-Less Electric.
11/23/21
Norstar's SD Truck Bed
Our SD truck bed is our best selling model and in this video we show you exactly why.
The Norstar SD Service bed is perfect for the tradesman. Our Service Bed offers multiple standard tool boxes and many options for your on the go needs. This bed comes with 2 vertical cabinets, 2 angled boxes, 2 top boxes, and 2 rear underbody boxes plus a bonus locking rear shovel compartment for tons of storage. Multiple option choices allow you to build this bed to your industry. All doors are gas shock equipped and locking paddle latches are standard as well as a serviceable, tamper-resistant integrated door hinge system – new for 2020. Our 2.5” receiver allows you to add a hitch for bumper pull cargo and a 2 5/16” gooseneck ball is standard in case you are hauling a heavyweight. Our receivers are lab tested and certified for 18,500 lbs bumper capacity and 30,000 lbs gooseneck capacity. Standard adjustable galvanized tool trays with available cabinet tool drawers can add the finishing touch if you have a lot of parts or tools for your work load. Dual LED rear work lights and cast aluminum light housings as well as tail gate are standard features on the SD. These beds are a perfect complement for any single or dual wheel work truck with smooth 12 gauge sides, 11 gauge bumper and gloss black powder coating.
11/21/21
Norstar Truck Bodies - Virtual Factory Tour
Come take a virtual tour of Norstar Truck Beds and Iron Bull Trailers! We've come a long ways since first building our company in 2013. From 20,000 sq ft to nearly 900,000 sq ft by the end of 2021. We've continued to grow and expand our facility and we want to share it with you.
To learn more about our products visit our website http://www.norstarcompany.com/index.cfm
11/18/21
GM teases Silverado EV with Glass Roof!
GM reveals a quick sneak peek of its all-new Silverado EV truck with a glass roof. The company announced it will offer more details at CES 2022.
11/14/21
Who Must Stop at Scales?
California's "Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facilities" are commonly called weigh stations or truck scales. These facilities are operated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), not by Caltrans. However, Caltrans receives many inquiries about weigh stations. This page is designed to answer some of those questions. The links provide access to the on-line California Vehicle Code (CVC).
CVC Section 2813 outlines who must stop at weigh stations and inspection stations:
2813. Every driver of a commercial vehicle shall stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection of the size, weight, equipment, and smoke emissions of the vehicle at any location where members of the California Highway Patrol are conducting tests and inspections of commercial vehicles and when signs are displayed requiring the stop. Every driver who fails or refuses to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection when signs are displayed requiring that stop is guilty of a misdemeanor.
CVC Section 260 defines "commercial vehicle" (bolding added):
260. (a) A "commercial vehicle" is a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under this code used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
(b) Passenger vehicles which are not used for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit and housecars are not commercial vehicles. ...
(c) Any vanpool vehicle is not a commercial vehicle.
(d) ...
CVC Section 410 defines a "motor truck" (bolding added):
410. A "motor truck" or "motortruck" is a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
CVC Section 471 defines "pickup truck" (bolding added):
471. A "pickup truck" is a motor truck with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than 11,500 pounds, an unladen weight of less than 8,001 pounds, and which is equipped with an open box-type bed not exceeding 9 feet in length. "Pickup truck" does not include a motor vehicle otherwise meeting the above definition, that is equipped with a bed-mounted storage compartment unit commonly called a "utility body."
Learn more at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/traffic-operations/cvef/weigh-stations
11/13/21
Work Truck Week 2022
For more than 20 years, the people who design, build, use and maintain the work trucks and equipment the world relies on have gathered every March to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one another and discuss how to improve the future.
What started as a trade show has evolved to meet the changing needs of the industry. The event has expanded beyond the walls of Indiana Convention Center to encompass hotels, restaurants, sports arenas, concert venues and the streets that connect them. From Monday to Friday, its energy, scale and intensity encompass the city — making Work Truck Week a one-of-a-kind industry experience. View press release.
- Get up close to new equipment offerings from 500 exhibitors
- Hear truck OEM plans and upfitter solutions
- Identify operational improvement strategies
- Optimize commercial vehicle design and specification
- Evaluate vendors’ latest offerings
- Meet with current and prospective customers
- Find new business opportunities and ways to stay competitive
- Collaborate with management, product and engineering teams
Learn more and sign up here
11/09/21
How Cars Communicate With One Another | Consumer Reports
Technology is allowing more and more vehicles to communicate with each other on the roadways. Consumer Reports’ expert explains what V2X is and how it works.
11/07/21
New GMC Sierra | “We Will Rock You” Full-Length | GMC
Introducing the New #GMCSierra, offering hands-free Super Cruise driver-assistance technology and the New Sierra #Denali Ultimate—the most advanced and luxurious pickup in its class. Reserve yours now at https://s.gmc.com/njdfzj
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Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a handheld device. Visit https://www.gmc.com/connectivity-tech...
for compatible roads and full details.
11/05/21
A.R.E. DoubleCover - Unique Truck Bed Cover That Lifts And Retracts - Quick Overview
The A.R.E. DoubleCover truck bed cover. The Industry's first and only truck bed cover that lifts up for quick access and retracts for full bed access. Learn more at: https://www.4are.com/#
11/03/21
11/01/21
Why Ford Dominates The Market For Police Vehicles
There are about 12,000 police departments patrolling jurisdictions across the United States. More than half of police vehicles driving through neighborhoods and cities are Fords. The second-largest U.S. automaker in terms of sales is also the biggest purveyor of police vehicles. In 2018, Ford's share of police vehicle sales in the U.S. was 63 percent thanks to its immensely successful Police Interceptor lineup.
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