When a truck cannot be repaired roadside, calling a heavy-duty wrecker becomes the only option. Accidents, major mechanical failures, rollovers, and even getting stuck in snow or mud can require a tow ...

The heavy-duty truck segment boasts some of the tightest competition of any automotive niche in the US. Being able to tout just one best-in-class figure can be a marketing advantage over competitors, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bill would codify into federal law new heavy-truck towing safety measures. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) WASHINGTON — ...

In the blindingly competitive heavy duty pickup segment, the maximum tow rating of a pickup is a source of pride. It’s a seemingly never-ending war of one-upmanship, with the Big Three constantly ...

Torque and towing capability are to the pickup truck world what horsepower is to muscle cars and acceleration is for supercars: the metric by which they’re judged. As with muscle car ponies and ...

Stacks of cinder blocks and a backhoe are no match for the Ram Heavy Duty. Emme Hall/Roadshow Of course, you'll also need to opt for the 6.7-liter high-output Cummins turbo diesel straight-six engine, ...

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When a semi truck breaks down on the highway, getting it to safety is nowhere near as straightforward as towing a passenger vehicle. These massive machines weigh anywhere from 35,000 to 80,000 pounds, ...

In America, it is often said that if you don’t go big, you should just go home. Size, strength, and sheer volume rule, whether you need it or not. And when it comes to large heavy-duty pickup trucks, ...

General Motors is preparing to build more of its biggest pickups just as fuel costs climb again, betting that demand for ...

The new Ford Ranger Super Duty delivers more power, towing and off-road capability — but is it worth the price?