Five truck trend takeaways from September
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 September focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Photo gallery: Kenworth’s newly announced W990 truck
Kenworth recently announced the launch of the W990, its new long-hood conventional truck and the latest addition to the company’s long-running W900 series. Take a look at the new truck below in our photo gallery. Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Mike Dozier introduces the W990 at an event at the Las Vegas Motor
Kenworth introduces new W990 truck
Kenworth announced the launch of the W990, its new long-hood conventional truck. According to Kenworth, the W990 is a successor of sorts to the company’s long-running W900 series—though Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Mike Dozier specified that it is not a replacement for the W900, which he said is “not going anywhere.” Available
Watch: Heavy-duty truck spec’ing tips to handle parasitic electrical loads
It’s no secret that recruiting and retaining drivers is one of the biggest challenges in the industry. Experienced, high-quality drivers is a challenge, especially on the long-haul, on-highway side of things. To make up for the fact that the job demands long hours on the road, away from family, many of today’s trucks are decked
The pros and cons of truck driver-facing cameras
Put yourself in the shoes of a truck driver—the person you depend on to operate your equipment as efficiently and productively as possible. Your life is spent on the road, and while you have a schedule and goals to hit (MPG levels, on-time deliveries, etc.), above all, one of the great perks of your job
How driver-facing cameras work
Driver-facing cameras are generally part of a larger video telematics system, which is made up of a series of cameras and sensors that monitor driver and truck behavior and set alerts to the fleet manager if certain parameters are exceeded or violated. These parameters are typically customizable and are set by the fleet—for instance, a
Stepping stones: Bendix travels further down the road toward the automated future
When we talk about automated vehicles, there’s a temptation to place the conversation far off in the future, but it’s worth remembering that the bones of the automated future are already on the road in today’s trucks. Fred Andersky, director of customer solutions for the controls group with Bendix, describes today’s advanced safety systems as
Watch: Let’s talk brake friction
Let’s talk brake friction. Many fleets trying to save a few dollars may decide to mix friction brands or quality between the tractor and trailer brakes; that is, to use one type of friction on the tractor and another type on the trailer, or vice versa. However, according to brake manufacturers and experts, you should
Watch: Let’s talk proper paint protection
Let’s talk proper paint protection. To start with, corrosion protection is one of the most important jobs of a truck’s paint and finish. The kind of protection you need depends on application. If your trucks run routes through areas with harsh winters, you’ll want to protect those trucks from salt and other de-icing mixtures. On
Watch: Let’s talk tire choices for 6×2 axle configurations
Let’s talk tire choices for 6×2 axle configurations. As you may recall, 6×2 axle configurations were seen as the next big thing in the trucking industry a few years back. And while the market for 6×2 configurations has not been quite what many envisioned, there is still a decent amount of interest from some fleets
Five truck trend takeaways from August
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 August focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Where should the motors go on electric truck axles?
There are three options currently being used for motor placement in an electric powertrain: centralized direct drive solutions, centralized motor with a gearbox or deep reduction axle gearing, or an e-axle in which the motor is placed directly onto the axle itself. According to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana, the latter
