Marangoni gains a new dealer in Atlanta
Marangoni Tread North America has announced that J&R Tire Inc. in Fairburn, Ga., is now a member of the Marangoni Tread North America family of independent dealers and will be offering Marangoni’s signature brand Ringtread (The Splice-Less Retread) as well as Unitread pre-cure treads in the greater Atlanta area. J&R Tire Inc. has been serving the
Class 8 truck sales ticked up while Classes 5-7 take a hit
For the month of September, 40,700 Classes 5-8 vehicle orders were booked, up 7% from August but down 8% compared to September 2014, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research. “The year-over-year decline marked the sixth consecutive negative reading for Classes 5-8 orders,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. “While we continue to
XL Specialized Trailers introduces 80 slide axle
XL Specialized Trailers has released the new XL 80 Slider (Slide Axle). This two-axle trailer is rated at 80,000 lbs. overall and 50,000 lbs. in 10-ft. concentrated. The Slider is named for its sliding axle assembly, which allows the unit to tilt for the loading and unloading of heavy and inoperable equipment. New GAR-MAX filament wound composite rollers
The value of safety: Volvo Trucks’ commitment to safety, technology pays off
Advanced safety systems might be growing in acceptance, but safety has been a staple of Volvo Trucks since the company’s inception. Don’t forget—Volvo invented the three-point safety belt, and it’s been leading the advanced safety system charge since 2005. “We are proud that our vision for safety is being adopted so widely in North America.
Watch: Behind the autonomous Freightliner Inspiration Truck wheel
Get ready to strap into the Inspiration Truck driver seat and dive into the future of trucking. Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan talks with Richard Howard, Daimler Trucks senior vice president of sales and marketing, about the rapid advancement and adoption of advanced safety systems that aim to make today’s roads safer and lead the
Peterbilt showcases vocational truck lineup
Peterbilt Motors Co. recently hosted nearly 100 customers and dealer representatives for a three-day vocational event at its Denton, Texas manufacturing facility where it showcased its product lineup, demonstrated new technologies and discussed market outlooks and trends. The event, called Commitment to Class, also included a tour of the assembly plant and test drives of a wide
Cummins and Eaton: United by efficiency
In the spring of 2013, Cummins and Eaton took their business partnership to the next level by launching their SmartAdvantage Powertrain package that, today, offers the Cummins ISX15 and ISX12 paired with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-Speed automated transmission, touting a 3 to 6% increase in fuel economy. It’s paying off for fleet customers that are
ACT Research releases its latest State of the Industry report
According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 truck metrics were generally in line on a year-to-date basis, but all except volumes fell slightly when compared month-over-month and year-over-year. Volumes lost 7% month-over-month, but were up 2% year-over-year, while average mileage
FTR: August trailer orders were impressive
FTR reports that August 2015 U.S. Trailer net orders totaled 23,500 units, up 15% versus the previous month and up 1% from a year ago. Dry van and refrigerated van were the strongest segments, with very high totals for a typically slow summer month. U.S. trailer orders have now totaled 335,000 units over the past twelve
Eaton adds low-speed enhancements to automated transmissions
Eaton has added two new optional features to the company’s UltraShift Plus and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features were added to enhance low-speed maneuverability in situations such as backing into a loading dock or maneuvering in a construction job site. Both options are available at no charge
Trailer orders rise month-over-month
Trailer net orders in August, at more than 24,500 units, rose nearly 21% from July’s pace, but eased 0.4% on a year-over-year basis, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. “The industry has seen a pull-forward of the fall/winter order season over the past couple years,
Watch: Inside Kenworth’s 76-in. mid-roof sleeper
Kenworth Truck Co.’s new 76-in. mid-roof sleeper for the Kenworth T680 and T880 is in production. The 76-in. mid-roof sleeper is optimized for bulk tank, flatbed and other truck operators who prefer a lower roof, aerodynamic, light weight truck that has the comforts of Kenworth’s 76-in. high-roof sleeper for driver retention and recruitment. The new
