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
Kenworth details T680 Advantage package, launches medium-duty cabovers
The Kenworth T680 Advantage—Kenworth’s new, most fuel-efficient truck—features a special factory-installed aerodynamic package along with the optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission. Aerodynamic treatments include longer side extenders for the 76-in. sleeper, lower cab fairing extenders, front air dam, aerodynamic mud flaps, rear fairing
Turning to associations for training, info to manage vehicles
Serving customers in a wide variety of vocations, the universe of light- and medium-duty commercial fleets is inherently diverse. As a result, and because their primary business is to manage vehicles that support their company’s operations, fleet managers in these segments may be searching for resources that can assist them with the information they need
Supreme Industries celebrates 40th anniversary
Supreme Industries Inc. kicked off their 40th anniversary celebration at the 2014 NTEA show, showcasing several work truck bodies with special 40th anniversary decals and logos. As part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebration, Supreme also presented commemorative plaques to both NTEA and Isuzu during the NTEA show, to honor their 50th and 30th anniversaries,
Velvac announces acquisition of ViewMaster product line
Velvac Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of the ViewMaster mirror product line from the former Mirror Lite Co. ViewMaster mirrors are used on vehicles in the refuse market, as well as other heavy- and medium-duty trucks. Velvac now offers the refuse industry’s broadest line of rearview mirror products, covering OEM vehicle applications
Kenworth adds Bendix front and rear air disc brakes as option
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that factory-installed Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes are now available for new Kenworth T370 medium-duty conventional trucks. The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have a two-pin floating caliper design that provides a more stringent overall dimension accuracy and consistent force distribution. According to Bendix, the ADB22X design also
EchoDrive bolt-on hybrid kit wins Work Truck Show 2014 Green Award
Echo Automotive Inc. won The Work Truck Show 2014 Green Award for its EchoDrive bolt-on hybrid electric kit for fleet vehicles. This is the second year in a row that EchoDrive was honored at The Work Truck Show: the product won the Editor’s Choice Award for new product innovation at the 2013 event. The Green
Isuzu introduces new 2014 and 2015 N-Series diesel models
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled its lineup of 2014 and 2015 model year N-Series diesel models. The company also announced that it would extend its 24 Months/60,000 Miles Covered Maintenance Program to all the diesel models sold through June 30, 2014. 2014 NPR ECO-MAX The allowable frontal area of the 12,000-lb. GVWR NPR
Freightliner Trucks showcases vocational solutions at the 2014 Work Truck Show
Freightliner Trucks is highlighting a selection of its vocational solutions at the 2014 NTEA Work Truck show. Freightliner Trucks booth will feature a variety of Freightliner medium-duty and severe-duty models, including: The Class 6/7 market-leading M2 106, featuring a Fassi crane installed by Giuffre Bros. Cranes, used for car debris recovery at the iconic Indianapolis
Photos from the Work Truck Show floor
This week in Indianapolis, the Fleet Equipment staff took in the sights and sounds of the NTEA Work Truck Show. We’ve been posting the latest news as it was released at the show. Here we’ve collected a small sampling of the coolest equipment and booths on the show floor.
Chevrolet and GMC pickup and van lineup on display at Work Truck Show
Chevrolet and GMC’s lineups of job-ready trucks and vans, including the all-new 2015 City Express, are on display at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. “Businesses have very specific hauling and towing needs, so we offer our customers more model combinations on our pickups than any other manufacturer,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president
Navistar introduces new product offerings for vocational segments
Navistar Inc. announced that is has expanded vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices for severe service and medium-duty product lines by expanding vehicle enhancements and powertrain choices on International brand vocational truck models. In addition, the company will add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology to its high horsepower mid-range engines starting this summer. The company’s