Heavy Duty Trucks News
The benefits of traction control technology

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will require full-stability technology on most new Class 7 and Class 8 tractors—“typical” 6×4 tractors—starting in August of 2017. As with all commercial safety technologies, full-stability systems are subject to the laws of physics, and ultimate responsibility for control of a vehicle remains with the driver. No system

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Outtakes from our Kenworth executive interview

In the world of print magazines, there’s only so much space that we can fill, and Fleet Equipment has the knack for packing our print issues with a truckload of insightful info. Believe it or not, great kernels of knowledge still get left on the editing room floor. But in the digital world, anything goes.

Seven maintenance practices to preserve tire casing integrity

When asked by Fleet Equipment what maintenance practices they would recommend to preserve tire casing integrity, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. provided an extremely detailed answer, which, while unable to make it into the print story, we thought we would share here so fleets can bolster their knowledge. Here is the full answer from Gary Schroeder, director of

Tire casings that live another day

Fleet managers are well aware that tires make up a significant chunk of their expenses. Tires are the second-highest cost for fleets, behind fuel; clearly, it’s important to have a program in place to manage the tires all the way from cradle to grave. The tire casing is the key to a tire cost management

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Kenworth doubles down on success of T680 Advantage, PACCAR MX engines

It’s a time of growth and change at Kenworth. The T680 Advantage has proven itself as the truck of choice for many of its customers—which has led to the expansion of the T680 Advantage offering with the announcement of the Kenworth T680 Advantage Day Cab for pickup and delivery and regional-haul operators and the retirement of the

Fuel efficiency increases continue for progressive fleets

A recent study from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Carbon War Room followed 17 fleets and found that they saved $500 million in fuel compared to the national average in 2015, thanks to their adoption of various fuel efficiency technologies. These fleets also saw a 3% improvement in fuel economy compared

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How proper tire practices can reduce roadside service calls

Commercial fleets take tires and tire programs seriously. With the average price of a new tire in the $500+ range, tire-related expenses play a major role in a fleet’s bottom line. Being stuck on the side of a road waiting for a flat tire to be serviced is not just costing your fleet money—it is

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Volvo Trucks introduces Active Driver Assist collision mitigation system

Volvo Trucks North America has introduced Volvo Active Driver Assist, a collision mitigation system that combines both radar and camera capabilities to provide emergency braking and help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and interventions. Volvo Active Driver Assist is always active, providing stationary object detection with stationary vehicle braking, which sends audible and

Peterbilt introduces enhancements to SmartLinq

Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced enhancements to its SmartLinq remote diagnostic system, as well as expanded availability to all Class 8 truck engines. One new feature of the system is SmartLinq Service Management, which provides customers with real-time access to the status of truck repairs and service being performed at Peterbilt dealerships. According to Peterbilt, it improves

International introduces its LT Series trucks

International Truck has launched its new line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks, the LT Series. According to International, the company made the needs and preferences of drivers a priority in developing this truck. The LT Series will be offered in multiple configurations, including day cab, 56-in. low roof sleeper, 56-in. high-rise sleeper, 73-in. high-rise sleeper and

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Peterbilt introduces Model 579 Epiq day cab

Peterbilt has added the Model 579 Epiq day cab to its lineup of trucks, the company announced. According to Peterbilt, this builds on the success of the aerodynamic Model 579 Epiq sleeper truck. “Fleets wanting to operate fuel-efficient day cabs have been an underserved market, and Peterbilt is pleased to provide the new Model 579 Epiq

PACCAR makes enhancements to MX engines for 2017

PACCAR has announced power, torque and fuel efficiency enhancements to its MX-13 and MX-11 engines for 2017. PACCAR increased the MX-13 engine’s output to 510 HP and 1,850 lb./ft. of torque and increased the MX-11 engine’s output to 430 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque. The enhanced PACCAR MX-11 engine also adds a new 335 HP and 1,150

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