Kenworth makes Bendix ESP standard on T680, T880 trucks
The Bendix Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been made standard on Kenworth Truck Co.’s T680 and T880 Class 8 trucks. Compared with roll-only stability or antilock braking systems, full-stability systems utilize more sensors, enabling the technology to more quickly recognize factors that could lead to vehicle rollovers or loss of control, and address both roll and
Ridewell Suspensions approves Bendix trailer-specific air disc brakes
Ridewell Suspensions has approved the Bendix ADB22X-LT air disc brake, engineered specifically for trailers, for use with its 5- and 5.75-in. trailer axles. With up to a 23,000-lb. brake rating and a virtual absence of brake fade or degradation of stopping power, the ADB22X-LT offers a braking solution capable of meeting a wide range of
Meritor MFS+ front steer axle is now standard on Kenworth Class 8 trucks
Kenworth Class 8 trucks are now standard with the Meritor MFS+ front steer axle series for linehaul applications. The new axle is available in standard and wide track configurations, with a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of 12,000 and 13,200 lbs. The axle also offers high-angle turning capacity up to 55 degrees and is compatible
Newer is better: Survey finds newer trucks improve fuel economy, maintenance costs
When looking for improved fuel economy, decreased maintenance costs or virtually any other aspect of running an efficient fleet, spec’ing a newer truck will, in nearly every case, improve each of those numbers, according to the results of a recent Fleet Advantage survey. Trucks and equipment are constantly pushing the boundaries of efficiency and,
Idling: The law and practicality
Information from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) regarding truck idling laws recently came across my desk, and I thought it might be a good time for a reminder about the problems excessive diesel engine idling can cause. ATRI continues to update and maintain a listing of state and local idling regulations on its
Chief offers Chassis Liner Frame Rack in custom packages for collision repair
The Chassis Liner Heavy-Duty Trucker is available from Chief distributors to provide a pulling package for repairing a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks, trailers, buses and recreational vehicles. The pulling system is built on a multi-use platform so it can be customized to meet any heavy-duty shop’s needs for less than the cost
Eaton upgrades Advantage series clutches
Eaton Corp. has upgraded its line of Advantage Series heavy-duty clutches with design enhancements to improve durability, reduce harmful vibrations and better enable smooth shifting across a wide range of torque ratings up to 2,250 lb./ft., the company says. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) production is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2017, with
Freightliner begins production on new Cascadia
Freightliner Trucks has announced that it has begun production on the new 2018 Cascadia. The new Cascadia (equipped with AeroX and Integrated Detroit Powertrain (IDP) includes a GHG17 Detroit DD15 engine, DT12 with Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM4) and 2.16 direct drive axle ratio) boasts up to an 8% fuel economy increase over a similarly spec’d 2016 Cascadia
Truck orders rise to 13-month high in January
Preliminary Classes 5-8 data for January from ACT Research Co. indicate that industry net orders rose to a thirteen-month high in the month, at 45,300 units. That aggregate volume represents a 27% improvement compared to January 2016. North American Class 8 net orders hit a fourteen-month high at 22,200 units in January, rising above both
Webb Wheel introduces brake drum for trailers
Webb Wheel Products Inc. has introduced a new brake drum optimized for use in trailer applications. The Webb 66764F brake drum with patented Webb CRT (Cool Running Technology) vents was engineered specifically for 20K trailer axles, the company said. Today, many trailers are running with side skirts that improve aerodynamics; however, OTR road data suggests that
December used truck sales up over last year
Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales volumes ended 2016 1% above November, and up 11% year-over-year compared to last December, according to data from ACT Research Co. The positive close to the year marked three consecutive months of year-over-year increases measured by ACT. “The uptick in sales was enough to push 2016 year-to-date volumes a
PACCAR tandem rear axle now standard on Kenworth T680, T880
The new PACCAR tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880. “The new PACCAR tandem rear axle for the aerodynamically efficient Kenworth T680 on-highway model and the T880 vocational flagship model provides enhanced fuel economy, reduces vehicle weight by up to 150 lbs., and complements the excellent performance and fuel efficiency