We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from May focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
5. The sophisticated evolution of truck engines continues to amaze
“Along the way, these [engine] enhancements evolved with the addition of some fairly sophisticated onboard technologies, which not only control emissions, but also improve fuel economy, monitor engine and driver performance and provide a level of communication and information that helps fleets manage costs.”
Editor-At-Large Carol Birkland takes a look at the many ways that truck engines have evolved over the past couple of decades, from the addition of remote diagnostics to the modifications that help them meet modern environmental standards.
4. Three reasons to lease your trucks
“There are a myriad of gears turning in a fleet manager’s world. Any cog in the fleet management machine left unchecked, unintegrated and unoptimized can mean the difference between fleet success and failure. When faced with such a daunting task and tough marketplace competition, leasing companies can provide a helping hand to meet fleet goals.”
After talking with the biggest names in the truck leasing game, Editor Jason Morgan highlights the three biggest reasons to choose to lease trucks.
3. The summer months are the ideal time to scrutinize paints and finishes
“These systems can even identify tendencies with particular engines or trucks, so other owners of the equipment know when problems tend to happen, and can perform preventative maintenance before it ever even becomes a problem. No one’s guessing anymore: fleet managers know what’s wrong, and they know how and when to fix it.”
With summer approaching, a truck’s finish will stand out in the bright sunlight and long days more than usual—which could spell trouble if that finish isn’t adequately protecting your truck from corrosion. Associate Editor Alex Crissey walks through the benefits of paints and finishes that go beyond the surface.
2. Powertrain integration continues to drive efficiency
In recent years, powertrain integration has become increasingly prevalent. Fleets are focused on operational efficiency, and what could be more efficient than each major powertrain component working in concert? Associate Editor Alex Crissey looks at this trend from the point of view of the newly released Mack 2017 powertrain.
Following that same thread is the latest video in the On the Road series, which takes a deeper look at Mack’s newest powertrain offerings. Watch here:
1. Fleets continue to debate the merits of the reward truck
How are fleets calculating the reward truck ROI and putting reward trucks like this Western Star 5700XE to work? You can find out by watching the episode of Fleet Equipment’s On the Road below, and don’t forget to keep it tuned to FE‘s On the Road page, where every episode is archived.
