Mitsubishi Fuso Truck announces Morris’s replacement
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) promoted Larry Smith to director of fleet operations to lead the company’s fleet sales efforts. For the past five years, Smith has held the position of district sales manager for the company, managing dealer operations and sales activities for the upper Midwest. Smith replaces Jack Morris, who recently retired
PD International offers driveline solutions
PD International offers solutions for automotive drivelines. These solutions include drive shaft joint kits, drive shaft universal joints, CV joints and components. According to PDI, its products are equivalent to OEM quality and its brake drums are balanced and made from a high grade cast iron for the longest lifetimes. The company covers a wide range of truck,
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies shows off redesigned website
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, a Great Dane company, announced the launch of its redesigned website, which can be found at www.johnsontruckbodies.com. Johnson noted that the new site is streamlined to provide a user-friendly experience and deliver quick, easy access to essential product information. In addition to improved functionality, the updated aesthetics are now more visually inviting and
Kenworth medium-duty cabovers available for order
Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers with extensive new exterior and interior enhancements are available for order. Kenworth’s K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers are for pick-up-and-delivery operations, food and beverage companies, furniture hauling, landscape businesses and street sweeping and striping, among other applications, said the manufacturer. Kenworth noted that the cabovers are especially
Mitigating cost of ownership: Trends, challenges and solutions for vocational truck owners
Even though the U.S. economy continues to improve, vocational fleets still face challenges related to the cost of doing business. According to Todd Bloom, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, “Vocational fleets, today, are building their businesses on pennies saved—in other words—they need to minimize every possible cost to be
How to paint your truck bed liner
After the recent harsh winter weather, many truck owners will notice wear and tear on their vehicles. One area that may be particularly hard hit from the elements is the truck bed. Repairing or replacing a damaged truck bed can be an expensive proposition. However, by painting the bed liner, truck owners will give it
Breaking down the barriers of natural gas usage
New offerings point to the expanding use of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems. “Next to the limited commercial fuel infrastructure, the biggest barrier to the broad adoption of natural gas vehicles is the initial cost of the technology,” said Dennis Cooke, president of global fleet management solutions at Ryder System. “Our new relationship with
Hino Trucks partners with Telogis for next-gen telematics
Hino Trucks has partnered exclusively with Telogis to release its next-generation platform for Hino INSIGHT, the company’s web-based location and telematics solution tailored for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis supports Hino’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with improved total cost of ownership, better vehicle uptime and world-class user experiences,
Ford F-650, F-750 to offer three diesel power ratings
Ford announced that the all-new F-650/F-750 medium-duty truck lineup with 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel will feature three engine power ratings, including standard diesel horsepower and torque and no vocational limits on top ratings. The three diesel power levels available for the 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 are: 270 HP/675 lb.-ft. torque (best-in-class standard) 300 HP/700 lb.-ft.
Fleetline adds polyethylene refuse fender to product offerings
Fleetline has introduced the latest addition to the company’s product offering: A high density polyethylene refuse fender. The fenders are constructed of high-density polyethylene and are corrosion and UV-resistant. The company states that by using a two or three piece design, the fenders can accommodate tandem or tri-axle applications. This poly fender carries a three-year warranty.
Growing popularity of propane as a light- and medium-duty fleet alternative fuel
Several developments reflect the growing popularity of propane autogas as a light- and medium-duty fleet alternative fuel. A central part of the recent Green Truck Summit’s focus on clean vehicle technologies and alternative fuel trends was propane autogas. In fleet terms, the business case for propane autogas in his company’s 30 cargo vans was explained
Buyers Products introduces two new lift axle control assemblies
Buyers Products Co. introduced two new lift axle control assemblies for in-cab operation of air suspension and lift axle systems. The assemblies, available in push/pull-style or toggle-style, are pre-plumbed and assembled with pressure gauge, pressure regulator, fittings and department-of-transportation tubing. The included steel mounting plate is predrilled and powder-coated to provide extended service life, said
