Weighing fifth wheel options to spec a lighter-weight truck
When fleets spec lighter-weight components, it’s generally an attempt to offset increases in weight in other areas of the vehicle and/or increase their payload capacity. As a result, the savings in fuel comes in improved efficiency in the operation of the fleet—greater cargo capacity equals revenue per trip and more capacity may even mean less
Selecting lighter-weight suspensions
Selecting the correct suspension system can go a long way in both fuel efficiency and weight savings. If the correct suspension is paired with the proper powertrain, you can have gain efficiency without putting on the pounds. SAF-Holland offers the Neway suspensions. On the drive suspension side, the ADZ capacities are 46,000 and 52,000 lbs.
Eaton Transmissions expands remanufactured transmission warranty coverage
Power management company Eaton Corp. has expanded its three-year bundled warranty program for remanufactured transmissions to now include all commercial truck vocations in the U.S. and Canada. Only linehaul applications were covered previously with the bundled program, which extends the basic two-year warranty of a standard Eaton Fuller Reman transmission or a FLEX Reman to
Daimler Trucks North America achieves SuperTruck efficiency targets
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it has realized the objectives of its SuperTruck program one year ahead of schedule. Sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE), the SuperTruck program is an ambitious five-year research and development initiative focused on improving freight efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of Class 8 trucks. Including
How reducing weight can impact your fleet
Drop a couple pounds and all of a sudden you’re more efficient and able to pull more weight. Of course, we’re talking about making trucks lighter. The idea behind spec’ing specialized, lighter-weight components is to find a balance between fuel efficiency and increased load capacity, without sacrificing the tractor’s strength. After labor costs, fuel is
Dieselcraft introduces modular tank cleaning system
The Dieselcraft FPS-8 is a modular tank cleaning system designed for the transfer and/or re-circulating of diesel fuel in diesel vehicles with less than 500-gal. fuel tanks. According to the manufacturer, the Dieselcraft FPS-8 removes over 99% of water and large contamination in fuel. The system utilizes an 8.3 gal. per minute, continuous duty gear pump in conjunction
Mack releases updated, customer-focused website
Mack Trucks‘s new website, www.MackTrucks.com, is designed for easy use by customers and optimized for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, said the company. One aspect of the site’s design that Mack noted was the application-focused layout, which allows customers to explore models in the Mack lineup designed for their specific jobs. “Mack’s new site
Tire noise: Sounds of (almost) silence
If you’ve been an observant motorist for 20 years or more, you may remember when truck tires were noisy. Much has changed in recent years and one benefit of modern tire technology is that linehaul radials are now almost universally quiet—to the point that the noise generated by rolling down the interstate under load is
Peterbilt offers TPMS on models 579, 567
The Bendix SmarTire tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is available for Peterbilt’s models 579 and 567, the company recently announced. The TPMS system monitors the pressure and temperature of each tire on the vehicle in real time and will warn the operator of potential problems. The system helps operators keep tires properly inflated, which improves
Morgan Corp. shows off its Cold Plate system
Morgan Corp.‘s Cold Plate system can offer a “greener” alternative to traditional refrigeration units, according to the manufacturer. Morgan partnered with system manufacturer Dole Refrigeration to provide an extra layer of reliability and dependability that keeps products cold and fresh, prevents spoilage and uses minimal energy while being robust and reliable under all transport conditions, said
Kenworth highlights lightweight configuration for the T680
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-in. mid-roof sleeper. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-in. sleeper at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and truck operators were very impressed to find that the scale weight of that truck was close to 15,000 lbs.. The positive
Freightliner hybrid-electric trucks approved for NY Truck-Voucher Incentive Program
Freightliner Trucks‘ Freightliner M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid truck has been approved for the New York Truck—Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). In partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation and CALSTART, NYT-VIP provides $19 million in incentives for clean vehicle technologies.
