The pass-by noise test protocol is extremely detailed, requiring very controlled conditions and site specific noise measurement equipment, and protocols for operating the truck during the test.

MANKATO — Turns out cities are usually bluffing when they install those roadside warning signs targeted at drivers of thunderous trucks and cacophonous cars.

The Ice Cream Truck Across the Street Is Making Way Too Much Noise Truck operators, like all food vendors in the city, must be licensed and permitted, and comply with various rules and regulations.

The most extreme new Super Duty trucks can carry 8,000 pounds or tow 40,000. But the in-cab connectivity and technology are actually cooler.

The heavy-duty truck world moves more slowly than other pickup classes, and progress comes in spurts. Take the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty, whose recent refresh included softer-edged styling, a ...