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Dead Noise: AM Radio Could Soon Be Phased Out of All Vehicles
Dead Noise: AM Radio Could Soon Be Phased Out of All Vehicles

Automakers, including Ford, recently announced they are planning to remove AM radio from their lineups. Joe Gill, National Association of Farm Broadcasters president, says this move poses a threat to public safety.

Tougher EPA Emission Rules for Trucks
Tougher EPA Emission Rules for Trucks

EPA as expected on Tuesday released final tailpipe emission rules for trucks, which some health and environmental groups say don’t go far enough to be adequately protective.

The Role of Electric Vehicles in the Future of Farming
The Role of Electric Vehicles in the Future of Farming

“Now we're scrambling for batteries to get up to the 150,000 production rate next year,” said Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, “because the demand is overwhelming.”

Wilbur-Ellis Puts Ford Electric Trucks in The Field
Wilbur-Ellis Puts Ford Electric Trucks in The Field

Through a collaboration with Ford Pro, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, Wilbur-Ellis will initially integrate 10 of the new Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks into its fleet in California.

All About Farm Trucks: New Marketplace Launched by Certified Ag Dealer Network
All About Farm Trucks: New Marketplace Launched by Certified Ag Dealer Network

With 31+ dealers listing their inventory totaling more than 1,400 trucks and SUVs for sale, the Certified Agriculture Dealer (CAD) Program launches AgTruckTrader.com.

Truck Shortage Continues as Semiconductor Chips Still in Short Supply
Truck Shortage Continues as Semiconductor Chips Still in Short Supply

If you're in the market for a new truck, you may be waiting a while longer. Major auto and truck manufacturers have announced extended shutdowns and it's the chip shortage still to blame.

Ford Wires Its First Electric Trucks for Business Customers
Ford Wires Its First Electric Trucks for Business Customers

Ford's newly revealed electric version of the F-150 pickup doubles down on a bet that the company can beat Tesla, convincing long-time fleet and business customers that going electric saves money.

Final compliance deadline nears for ELD mandate
Final compliance deadline nears for ELD mandate

The final compliance deadline for mandated electronic logging devices in U.S. trucks will arrive Dec. 17.