How to save fuel with improved truck and trailer aerodynamics
When running a heavy-duty fleet, there’s no such thing as small savings. Even a seemingly small percentage of fuel economy saved can add up to thousands of dollars and be the difference between a profitable fleet and one that lags behind the competition. That’s why a large variety of aerodynamic products are available to help
Michelin launches new line of Uniroyal truck tires
Michelin has added six new Uniroyal commercial truck tires to its U.S. market offering. According to the company, the new tire line provides an affordable offer for every tire position and application—from long-haul to regional to on-/off- road, including dry van, flat bed, construction, and pick-up and delivery vocations. “We are pleased to bring the Uniroyal brand,
Can diesel prices stay this low?
From the beginning, people said it couldn’t last. The falling diesel fuel prices were bound to be temporary; fleets should not adjust their spending plans. There was every reason to think this was true—it had been years since diesel prices hit such a low. Then they kept falling and falling, and they stayed low for
Five truck trend takeaways from December
We know it’s tough to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the month’s stories on the biggest truck trends, all in one place.
Watch: Eaton’s new low-speed and heavy-duty offerings
At a recent event, Eaton highlighted the new features of its vocational UltraShift Plus transmissions, which aim to be able to satisfy the needs of each individual fleet. Eaton and Cummins also announced newly expanded options for the SmartAdvantage powertrain. Watch the video above to take a look at Eaton’s new offerings and all the new
The future of manual transmissions
Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) are becoming a bigger part of the trucking market than ever, and the growth of AMTs is showing no sign of slowing down. Yet, it should be no surprise that AMTs are catching on given the importance of spec’ing for consistent fuel efficiency, plus the driver retention benefits. It also improves
Five truck trend takeaways from November
A look at the five biggest takeaways from the month of November in the world of heavy-duty trucks.
The importance of oil filtration
Lube oil is one of those crucial aspects of truck engine life. It keeps the engine running by reducing friction, removes heat from the engine, and carries debris to the filters. Thus it makes sense that the engine’s filtration system would be similarly important. The filter prevents dirt, carbon, and metal particles from doing damage
Choosing an engine heater
Heaters are an important aspect of the engine to watch, especially with winter on its way. When looking for an engine heater, the first thing that should be checked is the OEM/engine manufacturer recommendation. This is the simplest way of finding out what you need. Of course, there’s more to it than that. There are many different options, which
The sky isn’t falling if truck sales decrease
As the end of the year approaches, the trucking industry remains strong. 2015 has generally been slightly lower order-wise than 2014 was, and unless this fall matches the historic boom we saw last year, it will end up as a down year. Despite that, it has still been a respectable year on the whole. Reports
Five truck trend takeaways from October
A look at the five biggest takeaways from the month of October in the world of heavy-duty trucks.
Watch: Inside Mercedes-Benz mid-sized Metris vans
The Metris, the newest line of vans from Mercedes-Benz, is now available. With cargo and passenger versions available, and a 23 MPG combined rating, Mercedes believes it has carved out the perfect middle ground in the van market, a midpoint between its larger and smaller counterparts. Why not take an inside look at the vans and
