Michelin launches new line of Uniroyal truck tires
Michelin has added six new Uniroyal commercial truck tires to its U.S. market offering. According to the company, the new tire line provides an affordable offer for every tire position and application—from long-haul to regional to on-/off- road, including dry van, flat bed, construction, and pick-up and delivery vocations. “We are pleased to bring the Uniroyal brand,
FTR’s December numbers show sales rebounding
FTR has released preliminary data showing December 2015 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 27,800 units, a 70% improvement over a disappointing November and considerably above expectations. December 2015 orders were down 36% year-over-year. When combining November and December, Class 8 orders were close to the average for the past ten months and
Cummins engines receive EPA certification
Cummins Inc. has announced that it received certification for its complete lineup of on-highway diesel and natural gas engines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), meeting both the current EPA regulations and the second step in greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards which take effect in Jan. 2017. “Cummins is committed to providing customer-focused innovation
Mahle introduces high-output Letrika starters
Mahle Aftermarket Inc. has announced the introduction of the Mahle Letrika AZG family of electric starters, which are designed for the high-output requirements of large displacement diesel engines used in heavy-duty truck applications. The AZG starters use a two-stage engagement to prevent damage and overloading of the starter pinion and the engine ring gear. The Mahle
The added value of remanufactured engines, transmissions and axles
For fleets that are extending trade cycles, and those interested in gaining the highest possible resale value for vehicles being taken out of service, remanufactured components can be cost effective. Recently, with new truck deliveries reaching record levels, the rising number of trades has meant more used trucks on the market, making vehicles with remanufactured
Keeping an eye on 2016’s next big thing
Telematics and data-driven truck analytics have come along way since their inception. No longer are they obtuse, mystical systems. Today’s data-powered solutions come with email updates, at-a-glance dashboard reports and more to help fleet managers make split second equipment decisions. But these systems still have some road to cover before it’s considered an equipment necessity.
Peterbilt enhances SmartAir no-idle system
Peterbilt has announced new enhancements to its SmartAir no-idle system with new auto-start technology that helps keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air-conditioning system and using electric-powered devices. The auto-start technology is available as a factory-installed option with Model 579s equipped with SmartAir and either a 72- or 80-in. sleeper. It is fully
Latest ACT report finds classes 5-7 market growing, class 8 segment weak
Class 8 booked 16,770 net new orders in November, while Classes 5-7 posted 18,850 net orders, according to the latest State of the Industry report from ACT Research Co. The report covers Classes 5 through 8 vehicles for the North American market. Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst, noted that lingering weakness in the industrial economy
TCO: Knowing your numbers is smart business
You hear a lot these days about the total cost of ownership (TCO). We wanted to know how fleets are doing the math to make sure they are keeping costs in check and getting the best value out of their equipment. Determining TCO According to Darry Stuart, president and chief executive officer of DWS Fleet
Truck Trends 2015: Autonomous, not driverless
With the growing adoption of advanced safety systems, which Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks, explained is Level 2 autonomous technology, the role of the driver has been called into question. A quick breakdown of the autonomous vehicle Levels, as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The truck equipment trend of the year
It’s been the talk of the industry all year. Its importance goes beyond monetary savings by preserving equipment and mitigating collisions. This year, Fleet Equipment crowns advanced safety systems as its 2015 Truck Equipment Trend of the Year. “Fleets are asking about safety systems; the percentage of orders for a collision mitigation radar system for
Class 8 orders down in November
For the month of November, 35,300 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, down 26% from October and down 37% from November 2014’s outsized rate of order placements, according to ACT Research Co. Note that these numbers are preliminary. Actual numbers will be published in mid-November. At 16,600 units in November, North American Class 8 net orders were
