Bridgestone rolls out new R268 Ecopia at MATS 2014
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has debuted a new edition to its Ecopia product line. The R268 premium all-position radial is designed for regional and pickup and delivery fleets seeking performance that stands up to high scrub environments while offering fuel efficiency advantages. With benefits such as high-traction, long wear life, and low rolling resistance, the Bridgestone
BorgWarner booth tour with Shamone Johnson at MATS 2014
BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly-engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world. At the Mid-America Trucking Show 2014, in Louisville, Ky., Shamone Johnson, Marketing Analyst with BorgWarner, took a minute to show the Fleet Equipment crew around the booth. Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 60 locations in 19 countries, the
Cooper Tire booth tour with Phil Mosier at MATS 2014
At the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Cooper Tire is rolling out its line of Roadmaster tires. Phil Mosier, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. manager of commercial tire development, North American Tire Division, walked us through the Roadmaster long-haul offering. If you’re at the show, swing by booth #64196 to learn more, and be sure
Peterbilt celebrates 75 years with new innovations
During the media day at the Mid-American Trucking show, Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a new optimized drivetrain package for its already fuel-efficient leader, the aerodynamic Model 579, bringing even greater levels of fuel economy. Called APEX, the new spec option pairs the PACCAR MX-13 Engine with the Fuller Advantage Automated Transmission. The combination features optimized
Stop throwing away ‘bad’ batteries—recover them
For those charged with keeping rolling stock and equipment on-the-road and fully operational, battery performance and extending life cycles is a critical budget line item. Failure is simply not an acceptable option, as PulseTech Products Corp. explains proper battery procedures. The workhorse lead-acid battery handles the lion’s share of stored electrical power requirements in most
Photos from the Work Truck Show floor
This week in Indianapolis, the Fleet Equipment staff took in the sights and sounds of the NTEA Work Truck Show. We’ve been posting the latest news as it was released at the show. Here we’ve collected a small sampling of the coolest equipment and booths on the show floor.
Kenworth adds Bendix air disc brakes option for T370 medium-duty conventional
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium-duty conventional trucks. “Fleets and truck operators purchasing new Kenworth T370s can now benefit from the automotive-like feel, lightweight design, ease of maintenance and superior performance offered by Bendix front and rear air disc brakes,”
Bridgestone introduces M854 wide base all-position tire
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduced its newest rib-type all-position tire, the Bridgestone M854, ideal for severe on/off highway applications. The wide base radial, specially fabricated for the construction and refuse markets, meets the tough environment demands of dump trucks, cement mixers, bulk carrier equipment and logging applications. “Construction, logging and refuse fleets travel on loose terrain
Navistar announces Diamond Logic electrical bundles for vocational applications
Navistar Inc. announced new Diamond Logic feature bundles specific to the vocational truck market. Feature bundles are categorized by usage and body integration such as dry van, dump and utility, as well as outline features relevant to operations of the particular application. The company has been a pioneer in custom programmable chassis electronics and multiplexing since
Solid quotes lead to healthy January trailer orders
Net orders for trailers in January increased a robust 28% year over year. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT). “Seven of the ten trailer categories had y/y growth in January,” said Frank Maly, director – commercial vehicle (CV) transportation analysis and research
Mack Trucks invests in dealers, sharpens Class 8 focus
Last week, Mack Trucks invited journalists to visit its expansive Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., and meet with Stephen Roy, Mack’s new president of sales and marketing. Roy’s message was clear – Mack is turning its focus to the Class 8, on-highway truck market in 2014, with the goal to break through 10% market share
Getting on board with EOBRs: Implementing a solution
Unscheduled stops. CSA violations. Unexpected, on-road service. Extended idle times. Excessive speeding. Habitual hard braking. Out there on the road, it’s a world of uncertainty. It’s enough to keep fleet managers who work hard spec’ing and maintaining their trucks awake at night wondering: “Where are my trucks and what are they doing?” Electronic onboard recorders
