Need a lift? Elevating axles for vocational trucks
If you’re looking at spec’ing a lift axle for vocational applications, you want to know the loads you will be hauling and the capacity of the suspension you’ll need. You’ll also want to take a close look at your frame rail. Click here for more lift axle insight. “More and more lift axle manufacturers are
Powertrain integration: Transmission focus
While the engine supplies the power, the transmission puts the integration to work. “Integration allows the engine and transmission to streamline communications and decision making,” said John Moore, Volvo Trucks product marketing manager-powertrain. “The transmission is programmed to shift based on the peak torque of the engine and not specific RPM points. Trucks can maintain
Powertrain integration: Engine focus
Integration is not a new idea in the trucking industry, but the amount of efficiency OEs are pulling out of engine, transmission and axle combinations are reaching staggering new heights. One of the biggest talking points in today’s performance-packed powerplant arena is “downspeeding.” There are different levels of downspeeding and the experts at Detroit, which
Consider retreads to round out your fleet tire portfolio
As part of this month’s feature on tire management, several tire industry experts weighed in on the topic of retreading. “This may sound funny coming from a new tire manufacturer that doesn’t offer a retread solution in North America, but retreading is imperative to lower the fleet cost of operation,” said Rick Phillips, Yokohama vice
Tire management is key to understanding fleet tire needs, costs
Taking care of tires is a fleet manager’s top priority. It’s where the rubber meets the road; the costs hit the bottom line. From tire benchmarking to data analysis to management action, crafting a complete tire management program for your tires can be the difference between profitability and dealing with costly tire headaches. “An effective
FE Mail Bag: Clarifying loads on APU fuel usage
Here at Fleet Equipment, we make sure to go the extra mile to tackle any truck topic and leave no question unanswered. Occasionally, our most excellent readers reach out for even more info. When that happens, the FE team hits the streets to track down the right people to get the right answer, and then
No small task: Mitsubishi Fuso focuses on TCO, driver performance
Total cost of ownership (TCO) isn’t just an on-highway, long-haul issue. It’s a concern that all fleet managers have regardless of the truck and application. In the medium-duty world, the application can range from start-and-stop pick up and delivery to construction and landscaping to municipal duties. The one constant is keeping an eye on the
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On the road: Fleet Equipment’s ongoing web series
It’s cliché to talk about how quickly the world moves today, but it’s none-the-less true; especially in the heavy-duty trucking and media industries. Whether you’re a fleet manager or a magazine editor, we can all agree that our professional lives are experiencing communication overload. Phone calls, emails, texts, tweets, likes—the messages are never-ending, and it can
Solar idle solutions
If you’re looking for a unique idle-reduction solution, eNow has developed a solar power offering specifically for the transportation industry. eNow’s solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are mounted on top of a vehicle’s roof to capture sunlight and convert it to direct current (DC) electricity. The DC electricity goes to a solar charge controller, which maximizes
FE On the Road: Freightliner autonomous truck ride along
You’ve read all about the autonomous Freightliner Inspiration truck, now hop in the passenger seat as Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan takes you inside the cab and talks to Martin Daum, President & CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, for a look at how autonomous technology may impact the heavy-duty trucking world today and in the
Truck idle FAQ
Looking at deploying an APU solution across your fleet? Here are the top questions to ask your supplier according to our panel of experts. Is it consistent with our corporate goals, e.g., driver retention, environmentally friendly, on-time delivery? What will my drivers like and dislike about this system? How easy is it to use? Why
Don’t sit idly by: Putting idle reduction solutions to work saving money, retaining drivers
Trucks are made to be in motion. When efficiency is judged by MPG, the truck’s worst fuel efficiency is when the truck sits still. Idling burns fuel and can lead to increased maintenance issues. That’s why a number of idle reduction solutions are gaining ground with fleet managers aiming to lower diesel usage costs and
