In the news
North America’s largest gathering of vocational trucks and transportation equipment––The Work Truck Show 2009 held in early March in Chicago—featured displays by 490 exhibitors this year.
Fuel efficiency: Engine electronics
While diesel engine development activity has been focusedfor many years on meeting emissions standards, there is little doubt thatengine electronics have also continued to evolve.
Boosting Fuel Efficiency
By focusing on better ways to achieve fuel economy, SharpTransport lans to survive and thrive in the current economy
Clear signals
Signaling that energy saving and environmentally friendlytechnology has come of age, the largest fleet of hybrid electric deliverytrucks in North America will take to the roads this year.
fuel efficiency: Aerodynamic components
While OEMs have made significant improvements over the past ten years, they continue to examine ways to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy.
Image and Efficiency
Mixing the old with the new, Dean Brennan Transport is bringing highly efficient solutions into its fleet
Loud and clear
To enhance safety and provide for ease of operation, especially with non-traditional drivers, there is growing interest in and increased use of automatic transmissions in medium-duty trucks.
Light- and medium-duty trucks tire basics
Tire size and type selection for Class 6 through 8 highway trucks is almost a science for most fleet users.
Pride through performance
Henderson Trucking is ensuring efficient customer service and living up to its motto
For fuel efficiency: Automatic/automated transmissions
For an increasing number of on-highway fleet operations, automatic and automated manual transmissions are becoming standard specifications.
Gearing up
Hino Motors Sales USA Inc., a Toyota Group company, has readied itself to meet stringent 2010 diesel engine emissions regulations
Working closely
For TransWood Inc., supplier partnerships help enhance safety and efficiency