Mitchell 1 enhances its TruckSeries with 1Search Plus
During a press conference held in conjunction with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council 2019 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, Mitchell 1 unveiled the latest enhancement to its TruckSeries truck repair software suite, 1Search Plus. The 1Search Plus interface now incorporated into TruckSeries streamlines the vehicle technician’s job with a graphically design
Michelin rolls out all-season, heavy-duty tire for light-duty truck applications
Michelin North America Inc. unveiled its new Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tire for small-business owners and commercial fleets. This tire was designed specifically for ¾- and 1-ton pick-up trucks and vans used in commercial applications, as well as for European van platforms that have become increasingly popular in the North American market. These vehicles are seen
NACFE calls for fleets to join its Run On Less Regional program
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is now accepting applications for fleets to participate in Run on Less Regional, a fuel efficiency road show focusing on trucks that operate 300 miles from base. The Run will kick off on Oct. 8 from various points across the U.S. and Canada and will conclude with a finale
How will electric trucks impact your service operation?
One of the biggest potential operational efficiency gain bullet points when OEMs and suppliers talk about electric trucks is the potential for less maintenance compared to diesel trucks. In theory, it might be true. Eliminate the diesel engine and a good amount of service headaches are gone. No oil changes to tackle, coolant leaks to
FlowBelow offers tractor Aerokit for International LT Series ‘MPG Package’
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced that its fuel saving Tractor AeroKit system will be offered as a factory-installed option on the International LT Series MPG Fuel Efficiency Package, effective this spring. The products will also be factory-installed options for any new LT and RH Series trucks through International dealers. In October, International Truck announced the FlowBelow
Dana introduces Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing for downsped drivetrains
Dana Inc. announced its Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing, which is immediately available on standard Spicer SPL driveshafts and heavy-duty Spicer 10 Series driveshafts. The new center bearing is engineered for durability and tuned to provide powertrain vibration isolation and dampening for reduced driver fatigue and improved vehicle satisfaction, according to the manufacturer. The unveiling was
FleetNet, TMC detail roadside truck repair benchmarking study
At TMC’s Annual Meeting held in Atlanta, ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council and FleetNet announced the results of its Vertical Benchmarking Program, which presents a summary of roadside repairs experienced by truckload carriers. “Our goal is the help our members–TMC participants–drive their costs down,” explained Jim Buell, executive vice president of sales and marketing for
DTNA Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen stops talking about truck technology ‘What if’ and starts talking about ‘What is’
Had Roger Nielsen been holding a microphone, he might as well have dropped it at the end of his presentation. Instead, he’s wired up with one of those hands-free, barely-there microphones that live on a TED Talk stage, which is fitting because the bevy of announcements that Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) president and chief
Just because electric trucks have fewer components doesn’t make them simpler to build
As electric trucks roll off factory floors and into test applications, the business case picture begins to sharpen. Today, the conversations quickly turn to infrastructure demands, potential energy cost projections, and equipment leasing and ownership business model options. But let’s not lose sight of the equipment side of things—remember that the manufacturers themselves are still
Watch: Inside the cab of the 2020 Freightliner new Cascadia
In January, Daimler Trucks North America (DNTA) announced that the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of safety systems would enable the OEM to put the first Level 2 automated heavy-duty truck on the road when the model year 2020 Freightliner new Cascadia rolls off the line later this year. During a recent press event, DTNA detailed
A natural gas truck maintenance refresher
Natural gas service varies significantly from diesel engine maintenance in every thing from service intervals to safety procedures. To start, one of the biggest differences in service intervals for Cummins Westport natural gas engines (the only natural gas engine provider in the Class 8 segment) as opposed to diesel is that there’s no “I’ll get
Detroit Assurance 5.0: The FAQ—everything you need to know about the new safety system suite
Early in 2019, Daimler Trucks North America (DNTA) announced that the Detroit Assurance 5.0 suite of safety systems would enable the OEM to put the first Level 2 automated heavy-duty truck on the road when the model year 2020 Freightliner new Cascadia rolls off the line later this year. During a recent press event, DTNA
