H&P Transportation relies on relationships with suppliers—and the latest technologies
Providing extra heavy hauling transportation services requires specialized solutions. For Kevin Hawkins, president of H&P Transportation, a key part of his family company’s long success has been its relationships with suppliers. It was 1947 when Hawkins’ father, Henry Hawkins, founded H&P Transportation. At the time, the Brownstown, Mich. operation was one of the first companies
Making application-specific suspension specification, axles choices
Improving fuel economy and reducing maintenance, along with weight savings to help boost hauling capacity, remain the focus of axle and suspension system design initiatives. In particular, 6×2 configurations can address these needs. Operations best served by 6×2 configurations are those with variable loads. Applications include tank and bulk haulers, beverage and grocery fleets, refuse
Kenworth Advanced Charge Start system now in production
Kenworth has begun production on new trucks equipped with the Maxwell Engine Start Module (ESM). The ultracapacitor-based module will be a factory-installed option on new Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The module provides dedicated power to start the truck and frees the truck’s standard batteries to focus on powering accessory devices, such as a laptop,
Phillips & Temro Industries reaches benchmarks for idle free systems APU
Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI), an OEM and aftermarket provider of custom engineered thermal systems and solutions, has announced that its Idle Free Systems (IFS) all-electric auxiliary power unit (APU) has new benchmarks results for temperature pull down, maintenance and power consumption. In a third-party test lab, the Idle Free Systems APU underwent a series of
Trucking Efficiency Confidence Report focuses on low rolling resistance tires
According to a new Trucking Efficiency Confidence Report that has been released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Carbon War Room, low rolling resistance (LRR) tires in dual or wide-base configurations can reduce fuel consumption. The report documents the benefits and challenges of low rolling resistance tires, defines and explains how to measure rolling
TODCO introduces TODCOLD refrigerated door
Ohio-based door manufacturers TODCO have introduced a new product, the TODCOLD refrigerated door. TODCOLD reefer doors are available in 1-1/8- or 2-1/2-in. thickness with 1- or 2-in. track options. The TODCOLD door comes with a multitude of built-in long-lasting, low maintenance and higher productivity features to reduce the customer’s cost per mile. The exterior surface has a polyaspartic
Watch: New UPS truck safety features in action
Keeping everyone on the road safe should be a fleet’s No. 1 priority. That’s why UPS trucks will now use the Bendix Wingman Advanced system to improve safety in their vehicles. FE hits the road with the new UPS vehicles to see these new features in action. Fleet Equipment‘s Associate Editor Alex Crissey visited a closed course
Recall announced for commercial light-duty BFGoodrich tires
BFGoodrich Tires has announced that it is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Approximately 104,000 of the recalled tires were sold in the U.S. market. These tires are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs and some 3/4 and one ton pick-up
EPA conducts hearing on importance of clean diesel
At an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hearing on the future of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards, Alan Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, testified on behalf of the diesel industry. “Today, manufacturers of commercial trucks, engines and their components produce the cleanest, safest and
ContiTech develops air springs for extreme temperatures
ContiTech Air Spring Systems has brought two new types of air spring onto the market for its customers in Commercial Vehicle Original Equipment: Air springs from the Arktis series for use in especially cold areas; and high-temp air springs for use in high temperatures. The new air springs are meant to be able to withstand
Meritor adds self-adjusting clutch to Euclid offering
Meritor Inc. has added a new product to its Euclid clutch line: A self-adjusting 15.5 in. model for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The new clutch, which includes 15.5- x 2-in. models with seven springs or nine springs in four- and six-paddle options, is now available from warehouse distributors stocking Euclid-branded parts and from the company’s website. “The
Class 8 orders rise in July for the first time this year
FTR has released preliminary data showing July 2015 North American Class 8 truck net orders rose for the first time this year to 23,920 units. This is up 21% month-over month, but down 19% versus last July. Class 8 orders were much higher than expected as a few big fleets placed their large 2016 requirement orders