The 'Great Freight Recession' Isn't Over – Another Trucking Company Just Closed Its Doors
As the “Great Freight Recession” grinds on, another trucking firm has filed for bankruptcy—signaling that the industry’s troubles are far from over.
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When Did The Ford F-150 Replace The F-100?
The Ford F-150 didn’t start as the brand’s signature pickup. Find out what led to its creation and how it eventually replaced the F-100.
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What Does 'Texas Edition' Mean On Chevy And Ford Trucks?
Few things are more Texan than trucks. Here is the meaning behind Texas Edition labels on Chevy and Ford trucks, and where they are available for purchase.
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This Ram Street Truck Has Enough HP To Put The Ford F-150 Lobo To Shame
Ram is going all-out with its latest offering, joining forces with Fox to make a powerful, aggressive street truck that has the Ford F-150 Lobo in its sights.
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What Was The Ford F-1000 And When Was The Truck Made?
While the fifth generation Ford F-Series left the market by 1972, it enjoyed a new and somewhat bizarre lease of life in Brazil as the Ford F-1000.
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Are Dually Trucks Any Good In Snow? Here's What Owners Say
While you might think more tires equals more traction in the winter, do dually trucks actually perform better in the snow than standard four-tire ones?
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The Person Who Invented The Motorcycle Also Made The First Pickup Truck
Just as Gottleib Daimler's Reitwagen revolutionised motorised transport, his first truck forever changed the way people hauled freight.
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Why Did GM Sell Detroit Diesel And Who Owns The Company Today?
Detroit Diesel was one of GM's most successful divisions for a while, but unfortunately, it had to be sold. Who owns Detroit Diesel today?
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Toyota Issues Not One, But Two Recalls For 400,000 Trucks And SUVs - Here Are The Problems
The owners of over 400,000 Toyota-made trucks and SUVs are starting October off with a pair of recalls for their vehicles. Here's what you need to know.
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How The Color Of Your Diesel Engine Can Help Tell You Who Made It
Some diesel engines are painted in very specific colors. There are multiple reasons for that, but the color can also tell you who made the engine.
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This Diesel Engine Is The Oldest One Still In Production Today
A lot of automotive engines remain in production for quite a while. Cummins' B-Series diesel is the longest-running diesel engine family, with good reason.
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What Is The Small Window On The Top Of A Semi-Truck Cab For?
You might notice the massive trailers pulled by semi-trucks more than the cabs in front. Look closely, however, and you'll find a peculiar little window there.
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Ford Truck Models That Were Never Sold In The US
Ford has a long history making trucks, but while most served in the company's home country, not many known that a few models never got to the U.S.
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Do Chevrolet & GMC Trucks Use The Same Engines?
GM brands Chevrolet and GMC offer a range of trucks, often with identical mechanical underpinnings. But does this similarity extend to the engines?
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Ford Techs Say This Is The Most Reliable F-150 Engine
This particular Ford powerplant is the best of the bunch, according to Ford techs, as other EcoBoost engines have proved more problematic over time.
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Are Paccar Diesel Engines Made By Cummins?
Paccar and Cummins are titans of the global trucking industry with some overlap in their offerings and 25-plus years of collaboration between them.
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7.3 PowerStroke Vs. 5.9 Cummins Vs. 6.6 Duramax: How Do The Diesel Engines Compare?
The 7.3 PowerStroke, 5.9 Cummins, and 6.6 Duramax, are all iconic diesel engines, but how do they compare? Here's a side-by-side look from power to reliability.
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What A Government Shutdown Means For The DOT & The Trucking Industry
On October 1, 2025 the government officially confirmed a shutdown. Here's what that means for the Department of Transportation and truckers.
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12 Of The Most Complicated Engines Ever Made
From Bugatti’s W16 to Saab’s variable compression, these engines redefined performance with brilliant, complex, and sometimes disastrous results.
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The Internet Calls This Truck Button The 'Jellyfish Launcher' (Here's What It Actually Does)
On the inside of a truck, you might find a button that looks distinctly like a jellyfish being shot out of a truck bed. Here's what that button actually does.
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13 Pickup Trucks Likely To Last 250,000 Miles
Pickup trucks tend to be for the toughest jobs, but with proper maintenance and care, that durability can add up to 250,000 miles or more on the odometer.
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This New V6 Engine Can Breathe New Life Into Your Old Toyota Pickup Truck
Japanese automakers still don't offer crate engines. If you want to breathe new life into your old Toyota Tacoma, LC Engineering's 5VZ V6 might interest you.
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What You Need To Know Before Pulling A Tree Stump With Your Truck
There are "tips" going around, saying you can use your truck and a spare tire to pull a tree stump out of the ground. There are some risks to this method.
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Ram Doubles Down On 2027 Plans For Its Ford Ranger Rival
After well over a decade of absence from the segment, Ram confirms that a mid-size rival to the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma is coming in 2027.
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How Long Could A Toyota Tacoma Last With Regular Maintenance?
The Toyota Tacoma has a long history of reliability. With proper care and maintenance, owners often see odometer readings far beyond typical midsize trucks.
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Why Ford Dropped Navistar For The Power Stroke Diesel Engine
After a very public breakup between the automaker and the engine manufacturer, Ford skipped out on Navistar for future diesel powerplants in its trucks.
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More Issues For Ford - Over 115,000 Trucks Have Been Recalled, And Here's Why
Ford has issued a massive recall of more than 115,000 trucks over concerns with a steering column defect. Here's how to find out if yours is affected.
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