Interior Corrosion – Public Enemy Number One to Semi-Truck Cabs
In-cab corrosion is a big deal in the heavy-duty trucking industry, costing fleets five-to-six figures annually. Every fleet manager in the business would love to eliminate in-cab corrosion, but how? Chemicals are introduced to the cab by a driver’s boots, and drivers are in and out of the truck numerous times a day. The salt and
Interior Corrosion – Public Enemy Number One to Semi-Truck Cabs
In-cab corrosion is a big deal in the heavy-duty trucking industry, costing fleets five-to-six figures annually. Every fleet manager in the business would love to eliminate in-cab corrosion, but how? Chemicals are introduced to the cab by a driver’s boots, and drivers are in and out of the truck numerous times a day. The salt
Interior Corrosion – Public Enemy Number One to Semi-Truck Cabs
In-cab corrosion is a big deal in the heavy-duty trucking industry, costing fleets five-to-six figures annually. Every fleet manager in the business would love to eliminate in-cab corrosion, but how? Chemicals are introduced to the cab by a driver’s boots, and drivers are in and out of the truck numerous times a day. The salt
Creature comforts: Driver needs are the focus of the latest cabs and sleepers
If the latest Class 8 on-highway models from truck manufacturers have one thing in common, it’s that the driver’s point of view was central to their design. “We started with driver clinics several years before our new LT Series models were introduced,” says Jim Nachtman, product marketing director of on-highway trucks at International Trucks.
Prioritizing luxury: Today’s cabs are built with driver retention in mind
In a recent Fleet Equipment fleet survey, we found that 75% of fleet managers are spec’ing in-cab amenities and creature comforts as part of a driver retention program. That should come as no surprise, as the latest driver shortage numbers from the American Trucking Associations are still concerning, with 83% turnover for larger fleets and
Three ways to enhance sleeper cabs HVAC
When it comes to driver comfort, two key selling points for any truck are space and visibility. Big interiors and lots of window glass add to the demands placed on another critical driver-comfort item—the HVAC system. “Truck manufacturers work closely with climate-control system engineers to make sure the components, ducts, vents and controls are well
Volvo Trucks delivers natural gas-powered VNL daycabs to Supervalu
Volvo Trucks in North America began delivery of 35 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Volvo VNL tractors to Supervalu Inc., one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the United States. The CNG-powered Volvo daycabs will operate out of the company’s Mechanicsville, Va., distribution center. “We’re pleased to partner with Supervalu to deliver the latest in
Arctic Breeze Truck AC battery powered cooling system fits sleeper or day cabs
Hammond Air Conditioning has developed Arctic BREEZE Truck AC — a battery powered cooling system available for both sleeper and day cabs. Arctic BREEZE systems come in a boxed kit with all necessary components included and can be installed in 5-6 hours. “Unlike diesel-powered auxiliary power units, this system is quiet, vibration free and uses sustainable energy resources,” says Jeff Lemon, Hammond’s senior system designer.
Dodge continues commercial conquest and announces pricing for all-new 2008 Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
Dodge said its Ram-tough heritage and leadership continues in the Class 4-5 medium-duty truck markets. The truck maker announced pricing for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs, which boast superior commercial capability, durability and power. The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is $34,050 and base price for the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is $36,050. Both include a destination charge of $900. Dodge’s latest heavy-duty work trucks go on sale this fall.
Dodge introduces Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
The 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are designed for commercial customers looking for a dynamic, capable work-truck. They offer a 52-gallon standard fuel tank, 390-mm. brake rotors, 66-mm. caliper pistons and best-in-class first-gear launch for optimum acceleration on vehicle take-off, the company said.