Class 8 orders improve in August
Class 8 net truck orders rose to a three-month high of 14,200 in August, the best showing since March, according to data from ACT Research Co. This was aided in part by cancellations, which fell to a 33-month low. Medium-duty net orders were up month-over-month, totaling 17,100 units, in-line with the order trend in place
WABCO introduces OnGuardMAX advanced emergency braking system
WABCO Holdings Inc. has introduced its OnGuardMAX advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) for trucks and buses, which provides up to full braking when confronted with both stationary and moving vehicles ahead. Equipped with 77GHz radar and a high-resolution camera, WABCO’s OnGuardMAX detects impending rear-end collisions with vehicles ahead and alerts the driver with distinct acoustic, visual
Peterbilt expands heater availability in sleeper models
Peterbilt announced its factory-installed, no-idle fuel-fired heater is now available for Model 579s and 567s equipped with 44-in. sleepers. With this addition, the system can be spec’d with the full range of Peterbilt sleepers: 44-, 58-, 72- and 80-in. According to Peterbilt, the self-contained system requires no plug-in energy sources and is complemented by a Low
Dana shares details on new Spicer global single axle
Dana Inc. has revealed new details about its Spicer global single axle for trucks, tractors and coaches. Engineered for 6×2 and 4×2 axle configurations, this family of single-reduction, solo drive axles can be customized for vehicle applications with gross combination weight ratings of 70,000 to 100,000 lbs. The Spicer global single axle is now available
Fuel efficiency: where the rubber meets the road
There are significant fuel savings to be had by specifying the right tires. Fleet Equipment asked tire makers to weigh in on the tire designs and compounds that can help fleets save fuel. “Tires are third on the list of the top 10 controllable fuel economy factors,” says Roger Best, project engineer for Bridgestone Tires.
Kenworth adds set-forward front axle configuration to T880 lineup
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced the addition of a set-forward front axle configuration to its lineup of T880 trucks. The new configuration, named the T880S, is designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications where every incremental pound of payload delivered contributes directly to the bottom line, the company said. “The
August trailer orders up month-over-month, down year-over-year
Final August net trailer orders came in at 14,000 units, up 48% from July, according to FTR’s numbers. While August trailer orders improved month-over-month, they were down 48% year-over-year. Order activity was moderately above expectations, as dry van orders and flatbeds rebounded from a weak July. Orders have totaled 250,000 units over the past twelve
Oliver Rubber Co. introduces new regional/long-haul trailer retread
Retread company Oliver Rubber Co. LLC has announced the launch of the ORCO HS Trailer, a trailer-position retread for regional and long-haul applications. “The ORCO HS Trailer delivers a cost-efficient solution for single- and tandem-axle trailers in this new, modern Oliver product,” said Adam Murphy, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “It provides a
Eaton aftermarket promotion to launch new transmission offerings
Power management company Eaton is introducing an aftermarket promotion that it says will bring competitive pricing, improved warranties and same-day shipments for the company’s most popular models of new manual transmissions. The program, which is ongoing now, includes 22 part numbers that represent roughly 80% of the replacement transmission market, and will run through March
Bendix releases air disc brake designed for trailers
Bendix has announced the release of the ADB22X-LT air disc brake designed specifically for trailers. Bendix unveiled the ADB22X-LT in conjunction with Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the first builder to offer the new brake. “In the decade since Bendix introduced the first air disc brake to the North American commercial vehicle market, we’ve had many customers
Doonan releases V-channel trough flatbed coil haul trailer
Doonan Specialized Trailer LLC has designed and manufactured a new ‘Series 2’ V-channel trough flatbed coil haul trailer for special loading applications, where coils cannot be transferred into and from a recessed trailer well, but still require safe securement on the flatbed. The 44 ft. by 96 in., 110,000 GVWR, all-steel, tri-axle trailer with bulkhead, cradles 3- to 7-ft. diameter
Integrated solutions to maximize axle, suspension optimization
Axle and suspension components for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles need to meet multiple purposes and requirements for varied fleet activity. Flexibility is needed to accommodate this, and the result is that a vast number of possible configurations have evolved to suit specific needs. Flexibility is a good thing, but one downside is that individual systems
