Truck orders improve in June
According to preliminary data from both ACT Research Co. and FTR, Class 5-8 truck orders had a strong showing in June, improving significantly month-over-month. In June, total North American Classes 5-8 net orders rose over 37% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted 43,000 units, ACT found. Class 8 orders rebounded to 18,100 in June, adding 1,200
Volvo Trucks unveils new VNL Series
Volvo Trucks North America revealed the new Volvo VNL series, aimed at long-haul trucking customers and professional drivers that offers efficiency, productivity, safety and uptime, according to the OEM. The new VNL series is available in several configurations, including a new 70-in. sleeper, and it comes standard with the 13-liter Volvo D13 engine, while Daycab and VNL 400
Tire decisions: Deep rubber vs. shallow rubber
Low rolling resistance (LRR) tires have been a frequent topic of conversation among fleets recently. Back when the cost of fuel was closing in on $4 per gallon, fuel MPG became the focal point, and everyone seemed to go crazy and focus on fuel alone. With the advent of LRR tires and Smartway, the focus
Hyundai Translead to offer Bendix ADB22X-LT trailer brake
Hyundai Translead now offers the Bendix ADB22X-LT from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake. The Bendix ADB22X-LT, with a 23,000-lb. brake rating, was engineered exclusively for trailers. It weighs in at 40 lbs. per tandem axle lighter than its companion Bendix ADB22X air disc brake, making it the lightest air disc brake available in North America. Lighter wheel
Truck-Lite to be standard equipment on Freightliner New Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America has chosen Truck-Lite as standard lighting equipment for the soon-to-be-released 2018 Freightliner New Cascadia. The Cascadia will feature three Truck-Lite components as standard equipment: the main mirror, located on the doors of the truck; the fender mirror, located on the hood of the truck; and side turn lamp, an LED side
Maintenance tips for heavy haul trailers
Heavy-haul trailers see it all—rocks, ruts, bumps and jolts. It all translates to an increased risk of damage. The following conversation, between Troy Geisler, vice president of marketing and sales for Talbert Manufacturing and Lloyd Hair, director of maintenance for Keen Transport, outlines some things to keep in mind when hitting the road with the load. 1. What are
International Truck makes Bendix air disc brakes standard on LT series
International Truck will make Bendix air disc brakes standard on all axles for all models of its LT Series of heavy-duty trucks. The International LT Series in 6×4, 6×2, and 4×2 configurations now feature Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes as a standard offering on all axles. The Bendix ADB22X air disc brake from Bendix Spicer Foundation
Talbert Manufacturing announces 50-ton trailer with in-deck winch
Talbert Manufacturing has introduced its 50-Ton Bus Hauler (50CC-BH) trailer with an in-deck winch, so users can load equipment from either the front or rear of the trailer. The 50CC-BH boasts a 50-ton capacity rating for hauling a wide range of oversized equipment, including buses, excavators and class A trucks. The trailer is also ideal for
Pirelli launches Pentathlon D long-haul drive tires
Pirelli has launched the Pentathlon D line of tires for long-haul drive applications in North America. After a pilot phase of extensive testing, research and development, the Pentathlon D line of tires boast high mileage, fuel savings and low emission benefits as a SmartWay-verified tire with EcoImpact features, the company said. Pirelli highlights five aspects that
The importance of keeping dirt off your trucks
When was the last time you noticed how the vehicles in your fleet looked? Are they sparkling clean or are they dusty and dirty? If they haven’t been cleaned in a while, it may be time to schedule a wash, not just because they ‘look dirty’ but also because a filthy fleet can hurt more
FourKites releases real-time temperature tracking
FourKites has launched a real-time temperature and location tracking solution for shippers. FourKites Temperature Tracking will allow users to monitor shipment temperatures and ensure compliance across their supply chains and make it easier for enterprise shippers to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the company says. Using FourKites, the company says, shippers can reduce spoilage,
Cummins officially endorses two Power Service engine products
Cummins Inc. announced its official endorsement and recommendation of two Power Service products for use in Cummins diesel engines: Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Supplement + Cetane Boost. Cummins says it conducted significant internal testing before making the Power Service offerings the first fuel additive products that Cummins has ever officially recommended in
