Western Star 5700XE on-highway, XD off-road trucks test drive
From sun-baked asphalt to dirt-caked job sites, Western Star trucks seek out tough jobs and tackle them with gusto. On-highway that means producing a premium reward truck to retain drivers with the 5700XE. In vocational segments, it’s all about crafting a durable, dependable tool to take on the task with the XD off-road lineup. After
Volvo Trucks VNR regional haul truck unveiling
Regional haul applications can differ wildly in their demands, from close corner-cutting of city streets to rugged agricultural routes. Like most segments of the trucking industry, efficiency, uptime and driver comfort are must-haves. Volvo Trucks unveiled the new VNR to tackle the regional market, but how is the company meeting the varied demands? Watch this
Freightliner Custom Chassis expansion, Logistics Center groundbreaking
In the time it will take for you to watch this video, another custom chassis will roll off the line at Freightliner Custom Chassis manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. Let me throw a few numbers at you: Each Chassis, on average, takes about 4,000 total pieces to complete. Freightliner Custom Chassis is currently building
Looking for the future of trucking at MATS
The Mid-America Trucking Show is the industry’s largest show, the site of big news announcements from every corner of the industry. Showcased throughout the hall are the latest examples of trucking technology, which has taken a giant leap over the last few years with no sign of slowing its progress. So aside from learning the
Meeting truck aftermarket demands with Dana
As the trucking industry evolves, so does the heavy-duty aftermarket segment. Suppliers are leveraging technology like never before to get the right part to the right truck at the right time. Dana showed off a new e-commerce platform that allows users to find replacement parts, locate a qualified distributor and request a quote. Aftermarket distributors
TMC 2017: News and interviews from the show floor
The TMC Annual Meeting and Technology Exhibition in Nashville is one of the largest gatherings of fleet managers and truck suppliers, so it should be no surprise that companies took the opportunity to release big-name new products. If you missed out on the news and the sights of the show, let Fleet Equipment’s On the
Work truck technology with Mitsubishi Fuso, Mack Trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, Chevrolet
Hard working vocational trucks have to meet intense demands, but advanced truck technology is quickly become as big of a bottom line bullet point as dependability and durability. The latest technology sat right next to the newest truck announcements at this year’s Work Truck Show, but you don’t have to just take my word on
Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week 2017—Walk the trade show floor
The expo hall of this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week was packed with exciting new equipment, expanded product lines and advanced service offerings. Fleet Equipment hit the show floor to bring you the equipment sights and exhibitor sounds. Get ready for a glimpse into the heavy-duty aftermarket future on this episode of Fleet Equipment’s On
The building of Fleet Equipment’s HDAW ’17 Pinewood Derby Truck
Grab your safety goggles and get ready for a wild ride through the building process of Fleet Equipment’s HDAW Pinewood Derby Truck. What it lacked in speed, it made up for in style, taking home First Place, Concours D’Elegance, as the best looking truck.
FE On the Road: The Best of Season 2
Another year on the road has passed, and with it came 23 episodes of FE‘s On the Road series. View a supercut of all the episodes above, and keep it tuned to FEOntheRoad.com to keep up as Season 3 gets rolling.
A look at SAF-Holland’s newest products
SAF-Holland recently announced the release of two new products: the ELI-te fifth wheel automatic lighting system, and the CBX40 AeroBeam air suspension system. This episode of Fleet Equipment’s On the Road takes a closer look at both products and their potential advantages for fleets.
International Trucks LT Series test drive
This is the newly announced International LT Series tricked out with a 2017 Cummins X15 Efficiency Series engine paired with an Eaton automated manual transmission to complete the SmartAdvantage powertrain. The new truck boasts improved fuel efficiency and a multitude of DriverFirst amenities. Come along as Fleet Equipment magazine puts the truck through its paces
