Balancing act: Weighing the need for both efficiency and power in engines
A recent trend in the trucking industry reveals surprising results. In 2009, 56% of all US Class 8 trucks spec’d engines were greater than 13 liter, (a.k.a. big-block or big-bore engines), but as of 2016, that number has fallen to about 40%. The reason for this may be that fleets that prioritize efficiency and lighter-weight
Five truck trend takeaways from July
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 July focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Keep cool: How fleets carrying refrigerated goods can comply with new temperature laws
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) looms large for fleets that carry refrigerated foods. The new standards were drawn up and passed by the Obama administration in order to proactively reduce the number of foodborne illness incidents in the U.S. FSMA went into effect this past April for larger carriers
The future of electrification
Knowing that the current low prices of diesel won’t last forever, cost-conscious fleets in medium-duty segments are starting to look toward alternative sources of fuel for the future. This year, there have been several big announcements involving electric trucks, including Mitsubishi Fuso bringing a limited-production line of fully electric trucks, known as the eCanter, to
Five truck trend takeaways from June
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 June focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Answering your trailer brake questions
Being the crucial pieces of equipment they are, brakes are always on the forefronts of fleet managers’ minds when it comes to upgrades and maintenance. With the continued steady growth of disc brake adoption on both tractors and trailers, you may have some questions, like whether to use disc brakes or drum brakes on your
Top maintenance tips for trailer brakes
Maintenance for brakes is, obviously, crucial—the brakes are what stops the truck, after all. More fleets are spec’ing air disc brakes, but as these brakes are new to a lot of fleets, they may not be aware of what needs to be looked at when it comes to preventative maintenance. Here’s what several brake experts
Old truck, new telematics tricks
Truck technology is moving faster than ever—too fast, in many cases, for owners of older trucks. If your truck is more than a few years old, you have likely missed out on multiple generations of software, telematics and uptime services—and won’t be able to access future versions either. A Fleet Advantage survey released earlier this
Five truck trend takeaways from May
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.
Your transmission can see the future, and the future is fuel efficient
It’s a scenario a driver runs into repeatedly—the truck turns a corner and comes across a steep hill. The driver puts the pedal to the floor, burning excess fuel in an effort to remain at a reasonable speed as the truck climbs. Upon reaching the top, the truck careens down the hill at an excessive
Making things easier for fleets looking for telematics solutions
Life in the technological age can be confusing. With all the benefits that access to technology provides for us—and they are innumerable—the choices we have can be overwhelming. These infinite choices can make choosing a place to eat a daunting task, let alone choosing the right technology solution for your fleet. With this in mind,
Five truck trend takeaways from April
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 April focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
