Volvo showcases Greenhouse Gas 2014-certified engines
Volvo Trucks announced its Greenhouse Gas 2014-certified engines are providing greater fuel efficiency than anticipated. The integrated engines are delivering up to a 3% fuel efficiency improvement compared with their 2013 counterparts, according to the company. “We remain focused on ensuring that the ongoing phases of engine and vehicle regulations do not burden our customers,
Toyo rolls out new tires
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. introduced three new medium truck tires at MATS: the M177 regional to long-haul steer tire; the M170 regional steer tire; and the M920 drive traction tire for regional and long-haul trucking. Featuring the company’s e-balance technology, the tires deliver improved tire life, endurance, retreadability, reduced rolling resistance and irregular wear, according
Cummins showcases new engine rating, announces connected diagnostics
Cummins Inc. made announcements of fuel-efficiency improvements, a new engine rating and Connected Diagnostics. For the most fuel-conscious fleets, the ISX15 is available with ratings of 400 to 450 HP, which deliver peak torque at 1,000 rpm. All ratings can be uniquely tailored with electronic features like load-based speed control, gear-down protection and vehicle acceleration management
Hankook launches Smart Flex DL12 long/regional haul drive tire
Hankook Tire launched its new Smart Flex DL12 long/regional haul drive position TBR tire for fleet customers. The Smart Flex DL12 will be available for fleet customers beginning in the third quarter of 2014 and available in six sizes. The Smart Flex DL12 provides fleet customers with a long/regional haul drive tire that offers excellent
Allison TC10 offers increased fuel economy
Real world test fleet users found an average 5% fuel economy improvement with the new Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual or automated manual transmissions, according to the company. The TC10 shifts at just the right points on the power curve, with virtually no loss of acceleration, right into cruise gear. And because it’s
SAF-Holland booth tour with Bill Hicks at MATS 2014
At the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show, SAF-Holland‘s Bill Hicks, director, product planning and market development, takes a minute to highlight SAF-Holland’s new P89 wheelend – a combination of the SAF-Holland disc brake and wheelend. If you’re at the show, be sure to stop by the SAF-Holland booth #34335, and visit the SAF-Holland website for more
Heil Trailer announces stainless steel technology, new trailer
For 2014, Heil Trailer launches into the stainless steel segment with a line of general chemical tank trailers that are built with an enhanced focus on quality and performance, similar to the standards of excellence applied to the company’s aluminum tank trailers. The new stainless steel technology provides state-of-the-art, custom-developed, ultra-high-definition laser cutting for a
Bridgestone rolls out new R268 Ecopia at MATS 2014
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has debuted a new edition to its Ecopia product line. The R268 premium all-position radial is designed for regional and pickup and delivery fleets seeking performance that stands up to high scrub environments while offering fuel efficiency advantages. With benefits such as high-traction, long wear life, and low rolling resistance, the Bridgestone
BorgWarner booth tour with Shamone Johnson at MATS 2014
BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly-engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world. At the Mid-America Trucking Show 2014, in Louisville, Ky., Shamone Johnson, Marketing Analyst with BorgWarner, took a minute to show the Fleet Equipment crew around the booth. Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 60 locations in 19 countries, the
Navistar Inc. is showcasing its full Class 8 vehicle
“We are producing the best products that we have ever offered and we are gaining recognition for it from the industry,” said Bill Kozek, president of North America Truck and Parts for Navistar. “At this time last year, Navistar was starting its SCR transition with on-time launches of both the ProStar with ISX and the
Continental debuts five new truck tires
Continental Tire the Americas introduced five new commercial truck tires this week at MATS. The Conti EcoPlus HS3 steer and all-position tire offers a 10% reduction in rolling resistance and a 12% increase in mileage over the previous generation long haul steer tire, according to the tiremaker. Features include an advanced decoupler groove design and a “flap
Alcoa announce light heavy-duty truck wheel
Alcoa has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel. This latest Alcoa innovation, the Ultra ONE, will help trucks shed pounds for increased payload and fuel efficiency. Alcoa’s new 40-lb. wheel is 47% lighter than steel wheels of the same size. The Ultra ONE can help save up to 1,400 lbs. per rig, enabling
