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Full line of bed toppers, tonneaus available for 2015 F-150s
Leer offers full line of bed toppers and tonneaus for 2015 Colorados, Canyons and F-150s  Delivery of 2015 model Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Ford F-150 trucks are in full swing, and landscapers usually want a way to protect valuables in truck beds, as well as have cargo management solutions. National and regional fleet operators can choose from seven […]
February 19, 2015
Business
How to tow trailers, equipment properly to avoid costly lawsuits
Chances are you’ve seen a trailer flipped, and the pickup towing it off the road or wrecked close by. If the driver’s lucky, it was only the trailer and pickup that got damaged. Worse case scenario: someone was killed in the trailer-towing accident. The large majority of pickup-towing-trailer accidents, whether minor or major, are directly […]
February 16, 2015
Business
Ram intros chromed out 2015 1500 Laramie Limited (Photos/Video)
Love them or hate them for it, it turns out Ram was not satisfied in ceasing its exploration of new front end designs with the 2015 Rebel. After raising a few eyebrows with the reveal of the 4×4 Rebel at the Detroit Auto Show last month, Ram has stoked a full-on blaze of debate with the […]
February 13, 2015
Business
(Photos) Chevy unveils 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at Chicago Auto Show
For landscapers needing a truck that can tackle everything from the jobsite to the weekend trips, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado GearOn Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Set to go on sale this spring with a starting price of $31,250, the pickup is offered on LT models in extended or crew […]
February 12, 2015
Business
How to replace electric trailer brakes
Equipment trailers are a vital tool for landscapers, so having them working properly and being well-maintained is a critical part of business success. One area of trailers that dictates their usefulness and efficiency is brakes: Brakes are the biggest wear item by far, and if they aren’t maintained, some serious safety issues arise. Electric brakes […]
February 10, 2015
Business
New bill could eliminate blended gasoline higher than 10 percent
Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act to fight EPA mandate on blended gasoline The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is working to enact legislation that would cap the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline at 10 percent and eliminate the Renewable Fuel Standard’s corn-based ethanol requirement. The “Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act” would protect consumers by repealing […]
February 9, 2015
Business
How to pick the right axle ratio for your pickup
Axle ratio. It’s one of those techy optional items buyers of new pickups ask questions about a lot. Probably more so than tow ratings and engine options. That’s because manufacturers don’t think informing buyers about axle ratio options helps sell their trucks or plays into a buyer’s ultimate decision-making process. So there’s very little, if […]
February 4, 2015
Business
Highway Products unveils pickup bed organizing system
High Products introduced a pickup pack, a custom-built work truck bed organizing system for pickup trucks. The bed provides access, lockup security and storage space for tools and cargo. The pickup pack includes two full-length lockable low-side boxes, a flat or dome center hatch, a headache rack and a removable ladder rack. When closed, the […]
February 2, 2015
Business
Gas buyers beware: Select North Carolina Sheetz stations to offer E15 in 2015
According to BoatUS, the Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Sheetz announced on Jan. 21 that it would offer E15 fuel – gas containing up to 15 percent ethanol – at 60 of their North Carolina locations beginning in early 2015. Boat Owners Association of The United States believes that could be a problem for recreational […]
January 30, 2015
Business
Aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 put to test with sledgehammer
From the outset, quite a few folks have questioned the durability of the 2015 Ford F-150’s aluminum body. That was obviously something we wanted to ask folks in our industry about to which they replied with the exact opposite response. The construction professionals we talked to said years of experience with aluminum dump truck bodies had […]
January 28, 2015
Business
GM releases 2015 Chevy Silverado Midnight, GMC Sierra Elevation
If you thought General Motors was done introducing new, all-black special edition pickups for 2015, you were wrong. Joining the GMC Canyon Nightfall are the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Midnight and the new GMC Sierra Elevation edition. First up is the Sierra Elevation, which actually comes in three colors other than black, none of which, however, […]
January 27, 2015
Business
Study shows pickup owners want better fuel economy, MPG ratings
Pickup buyers’ desire for better fuel economy significantly increased over the past five years. Even though the price of gas and diesel has dropped considerably over the past year, buyers looking at new pickups still use MPG as a major selling point. A study by TrueCar found that today’s full-sized pickup truck buyer has grown […]
January 27, 2015
Business
4 common mistakes landscapers make when adding vinyl wraps to pickups
Landscaping companies are always trying to figure out the best way to gain more business in the competitive industry. One advertising avenue is using the company’s own vehicles as rolling billboards. Using vinyl vehicle wraps is one solution, but doing so effectively takes care and creativity to get the most out of the investment. JMR Graphics says owners thinking […]
January 20, 2015
Business
Ram debuts off-roading 2015 Rebel with unique look (Photos, Video)
Given the fact that Ram already offers a very capable off-road pickup in the Power Wagon, and that they had just announced an update to the very popular 1500 EcoDiesel that extended its fuel economy lead even further over the competition, no one at the Detroit Auto Show would have blamed the truck maker for […]
January 16, 2015
Business
GM releases special edition 2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall, Chevy Silverado Custom Sport
General Motors has launched special edition pickup packages for both its flagship Chevrolet Silverado and the redesigned midsize GMC Canyon that add a sleeker appearance to the trucks.
January 14, 2015
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor features new aluminum body, turbo V6 (Photos)
Ford introduced the Detroit Auto Show this week an all-new F-150 Raptor, reengineered to make it the toughest, smartest, most capable off-roader – and more efficient yet. “When we created the first Raptor, we set out to prove vehicle performance isn’t just measured on the street or at the track – off-road can be even […]
January 13, 2015
Business
(Photos, Video) Toyota unveils 2016 Tacoma with 3.5-liter V6
At the Detroit Auto Show, Toyota took the wraps off the 2016 Tacoma, letting everyone know that it plans on maintaining the dominating lead in market share it has over the midsize segment. Beyond a design refresh, the big news with this new Tacoma is a new engine. A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine will be available as […]
January 13, 2015
Business
Nissan unveils 2016 Titan XD with 310 horsepower Cummins V8 diesel engine
Nissan today debuted the Nissan Titan full-size pickup to a standing room-only crowd of international media at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.
January 12, 2015
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