MATS roundup

MATS roundup

Missed this year's Mid-America Trucking Show? Don't worry, we've got you covered with major announcements from the show floor.

OEM truck technology

Peterbilt introduces mid-length Model 579
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the addition of a mid-length BBC configuration to the all-new Model 579 product lineup. The new lightweight 117-in. BBC design offers excellent maneuverability and outstanding visibility while maintaining the Model 579’s exceptional aerodynamic characteristics.

“The Model 579 improves customers’ bottom lines through higher reliability, better fuel economy, increased driver retention and enhanced resale value,” said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president. “The new mid-length BBC Model 579 configuration offers additional weight reduction and performance advantages with the standard PACCAR MX-13 engine as the perfect powertrain complement.

This combination of performance attributes optimizes the vehicle for weight sensitive customers, such as regional and bulk haul applications.”

The new mid-length Model 579 can be configured as a day cab or with the full range of detachable Peterbilt sleepers. The 117-in. BBC hood features a durable, low-cost-of-repair three-piece design. It will be available with the 2013 PACCAR MX-13 engine June 2013.

Kenworth T680 Advantage package designed to maximize fuel economy
Kenworth unveiled the Kenworth T680 Advantage truck, which the company said effectively integrates aerodynamics, powertrain and electronic efficiencies combined into a complete tractor/trailer package to maximize fuel economy.

The T680 Advantage is equipped with a 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine. The T680 was selected as the Advantage vehicle since it already possesses a number of standard features that make it Kenworth’s most aerodynamic model ever, the truck maker said.

The 2013 PACCAR MX-13 is estimated to be up to 3.5% more fuel-efficient than the previous 2010 PACCAR MX engine. The MX-13 engine is paired with an Eaton UltraShift Plus automated manual transmission to maximize fuel efficiency, the maker added.

Other features include: instantaneous fuel economy feedback on the dash; an electronic speed limiter and engine idle shutdown software that goes hand-in-hand with the T680 Advantage’s Kenworth Idle Management System; and the Bendix Wingman Advanced System with adaptive cruise and SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Volvo Trucks reveals proprietary Volvo D13-LNG Engine
Volvo Trucks showcased its prototype D13-LNG engine, the first integrated natural gas solution for the North American market. The Volvo D13-LNG compression-ignition engine utilizes liquefied natural gas (LNG) to deliver increased range and significant fuel efficiency improvements compared with other natural gas-powered offerings. Customers also will be able to specify a Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission. Volvo showed the prototype LNG solution in a Volvo VNL daycab at the show.

Volvo’s D13-LNG engine is a continuation of its comprehensive Blue Power natural gas strategy for North America, joining previously announced spark-ignited NG engine options for the Volvo VNM and VNL model daycabs.

New 122SD from Freightliner
Freightliner Trucks displayed its new 122SD at MATS. The truck features rugged components that are tough enough to handle the most grueling of applications. With numerous enhancements to the former Coronado SD, the 122SD is now the cornerstone of the SD line of Freightliner severe duty vocational trucks, according to the company.

With a GVWR of up to 92,000 lbs. and a GCWR of up to 160,000 lbs., the 122SD is engineered to haul heavy, oversized loads and can be configured for a variety of severe duty applications such as logging, oil/gas field services, concrete mixing, specialty/heavy-haul, crane, dump, vocational on-highway and towing/recovery.

The 122SD has a durable, non-corrosive aluminum SD cab reinforced with e-coated steel, which meets stringent A-pillar impact, rollover and back wall impact tests. State-of-the-art adhesives and Henrob rivets further reinforce the ergonomically designed cab’s durable structure, the maker added. The chassis features a broad offering of vocational suspension choices and single or double channel frame rails having tensile strength of up to 120,000 PSI and up to 5 million RBM.

International ProStar begins production of MaxxForce13L SCR Engine
Navistar International showcased its initial production build of the International ProStar truck equipped with MaxxForce 13 with SCR at MATS. The company announced that customer deliveries are beginning in April.

ProStar with MaxxForce 13 with SCR offers fleets and drivers the efficient power of a big bore engine with lighter weight components to maximize payload, the company said. Its design and compacted graphite iron block construction make it one of the lightest weight 13-liter engines in the industry. Horsepower options range from 365 to 475 with 1,250-1,700 ft.-lbs. of torque, and the engine delivers excellent fuel economy and performance, International added.

The MaxxForce 13 features the Cummins Emission Solutions after-treatment system and includes numerous improvements to the turbochargers, EGR valves, high and low temperature coolers and exhaust bellows. The electronic control module recalibration to the SCR system will help the engine deliver more advanced fuel economy and improved overall power and throttle response, the company said, adding that its remaining lineup of International heavy-duty truck models will transition to SCR-based clean engine technology in a phased launch throughout the year.

Volvo I-Shift now standard on all Volvo-powered trucks
Volvo Trucks now offers its I-Shift automated manual transmission (AMT) as standard on all Volvo-powered trucks built for the North American market. Sales of the Volvo I-Shift reached record levels in 2012, with nearly one of every two Volvo trucks built in North America featuring the I-Shift.

Market share of the I-Shift has steadily grown since 2007, when Volvo brought an integrated AMT to the North American market, the company said. In 2012, nearly 60% of Volvo-powered vehicles built also featured an I-Shift.

Volvo added it was the first to offer multiple premium packages with the I-Shift, and the first to introduce innovative technologies like load and grade sensors, skip shifting and Eco-Roll.

Mack Twin Y, mRide suspensions debut at MATS
Mack Trucks unveiled two new suspensions offered with proprietary Mack axles for superior fuel efficiency, performance, ride and handling. The Mack Twin Y Air Suspension and Mack mRide spring suspension were showcased in the Mack booth at MATS.

According to the truck maker, the Twin Y is the trucking industry’s first suspension to utilize an innovative Y-shaped high-strength steel design. Delivering unmatched comfort, handling and fuel efficiency for highway customers desiring a smoother, more stable ride, the Twin Y is up to 403 lbs. lighter than other air suspensions, offering customers a significantly lighter weight option.

Powertrains

Eaton, Cummins announce powertrain package for heavy-duty truck market
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton and Cummins Inc. unveiled a new powertrain package for the North American heavy-duty truck market, which the companies said is expected to deliver 3% to 6% fuel economy improvements, lower preventative maintenance costs, and offer total lifecycle cost improvements.

The new product integrates an Eaton Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission with new Cummins ISX15 SmartTorque2 ratings. The product will be available in the fall of 2013 for linehaul, regional haul and less-than-truckload applications. Executives from both companies said this product announcement is the result of a long-standing collaboration between Eaton and Cummins. The powertrain package promises to deliver a more fuel-efficient, reliable and robust powertrain package.

The Eaton Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission will be offered as a small ratio step Over-Drive model with new Cummins ISX15 SmartTorque2 ratings’ the ISX15 415 ST2 with torque of 1,450/1,650 ft.-lbs., and the ISX15 450 ST2 with torque of 1,550 ft.-lbs./1,750 ft.-lbs.

Allison Transmission bolsters fuel economy with TC10 and unveils fully automated hybrid
Test fleet users achieved an average 5% fuel economy improvement with the Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual and automated manual transmissions, according to the company.

The TC10 is specifically designed for both city and highway tractor duty cycles and provides a blended architecture with full power shifts, a torque converter and a twin countershaft gear box. It is fully automatic and offers smooth, seamless shifting through 10 gear ranges. This optimizes acceleration and fuel economy, making this transmission ideal for distribution applications where a tractor-trailer splits its work cycle between city and highway conditions, the maker added.

Allison also unveiled its H 3000 hybrid-propulsion system for commercial vehicles, which the company said is targeted for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in distribution, refuse, utility and shuttle applications.
The fully automatic parallel hybrid-propulsion system is based on the Allison 3000 Series transmission, which is matched with hybrid system components, including a motor-generator, power electronics and lithium-ion cell battery packs. Scalable to each application, the modular lithium-ion battery packs enable an optimal amount of energy capacity to be tailored to a specific vehicle or duty cycle, allowing for greater flexibility and performance, the company said.

ZF offers TraXon, a modular transmission system
ZF introduced its new automatic transmission system for heavy trucks at MATS. According to the company, with a completely new basic transmission and a modular concept, TraXon meets the demand of the commercial vehicle market for a versatile solution for a broad range of applications. The innovative transmission combines several contradictions at the same time: it offers more torque without compromising the power-to-weight ratio; it has a higher gear spread while the noise quality was improved; and, depending on the application, it can not only be driven by a dry clutch, but also by a hybrid module, dual-clutch module or a torque converter clutch. Furthermore, it can be combined with an engine-dependent PTO. For the new transmission, ZF said it developed the PreVision GPS shifting strategy, which works in an anticipatory and especially fuel-saving way thanks to a GPS connection and an interface to navigation data.

Trailers & trailer components

Trail King introduces Continuous Belt ag trailer
Trail King showed its new Continuous Belt Super Hi-Lite Rolled Side Ag Trailer (ASHR-C) at MATS. The company said the trailer revolutionizes how the agriculture industry hauls feed, seed, fertilizer and other ag-related products.

The ASHR-C features a smooth, continuous 48-in. two-ply SBR rubber belt driven by a dual reduction planetary gearbox with heavy-duty roller chain and steel Z-bar support to deliver fast, horizontal discharge of the load and exceptional hopper clean-out in one revolution or less, the maker said. The continuous belt design reduces the risk of cross-contamination between loads in two ways: there are no voids created by overlapping belt sections where product can be trapped; and the belt’s “banner” edge, or flange, along both outside edges fits snugly against the belt flange to help prevent product leakage or buildup.

A spring-loaded belt scraper on the underside of the back end of the belt scrapes the belt clean, reducing carry back of product under the trailer. Also available as an option is a second spring-loaded scraper, located under the front of the trailer, that is designed to clean the belt and prevent carry back of environmental debris into the hopper.

The floor is controlled by an on/off valve, so the tailgate and other trailer components are less likely to be damaged by the operator inadvertently engaging the floor and moving the load before the tailgate is open, the maker said. The trailer also features Z-bar cross members and a heavy-duty roller chain design, reducing friction and putting less demand on other components for less maintenance. It is available in a variety of models, ranging in capacities from 55 to 105 cubic yards and overall lengths of 43 to 53 ft.

Aerodynamic products pay for themselves
FlowBelow’s Tractor AeroKit offers the first solution for addressing the drag-intensive area around the wheels of the tractor tandem, the maker said. 

According to FlowBelow, parked trailers significantly delay any return on investment for their aerodynamic products. Because tractors typically log more miles than trailers, the Tractor AeroKit achieves best-in-class ROI.

VorBlade Wing System is SmartWay-verified
The VorBlade Wing is EPA SmartWay-verified for over 5% fuel savings, according to Avantechs, which added that no trailer skirts or any other supplemental aerodynamic devices are needed for CARB compliance. The system with cross wind mitigator subsystem features: improved fuel consumption by over 7.5%, no maintenance or driver interactions required, is light weight (under 50 lbs.), is less than 2 in. in height, and effectively fights cross winds. This system is one of the lowest cost EPA SmartWay-verified solutions and works on 28- and 40-ft. trailers. It also can provide improved safety with a 50% increase in aerodynamic stability, Avantechs added.

Optronics introduces new LED clearance/ marker lamps  
Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, displayed its new Uni-Lite LED clearance/marker lamps at MATS. The small, three-quarter-inch lamps employ Optronics’ new GloLight optics, making them appear deceptively bright for their size.

Vanguard trailers are the first of their kind to be fully outfitted with the small clearance/marker and 4-in. round stop/tail/turn lamps employing Optronics’ GloLight optical diffusion technology. GloLight lamps are visually distinctive from other LED lamps because their lenses disperse light waves in a unique way that gives them a smooth, brightly glowing appearance, according to the company.

The new Uni-Lite clearance/marker lamps come in red and amber. The red Uni-Lite lamps are designed with dual-function capabilities for applications such as high-mount stop and turn. The lamps are available in P2- and PC-rated versions, enabling them to meet the photometric requirements for a full range of applications.

Brake Technology

WABCO showcases air disc brakes & ECAS
WABCO Holdings Inc., a global technology and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, announced at MATS that series production trucks from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) are now on the road and fitted with WABCO’s breakthrough Maxxus heavy-duty single-piston air disc brake technology.
As previously announced, WABCO entered into a long-term supply agreement with DTNA in June 2012. As a result, Maxxus brakes have been fitted to DTNA’s range of vehicles since February 2013.

Maxxus is currently available on Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Columbia, Business Class M2 and SD models, as well as Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 platforms.WABCO’s Maxxus is more than 40 lbs. lighter than a comparable air disc brake when fitted to a 6×4 truck, thus boosting fuel efficiency and enabling increased transport payload, the maker said.

In addition, the company showed its electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) technology and hydraulic anti-lock braking system (ABS) with integrated ESCsmart electronic stability control (ESC).
The maker said its ECAS is an enabler technology that supports fleets to transition from 6×4 to 6×2 configurations by significantly improving the traction performance of 6×2 trucks on low friction surfaces and by reducing tire wear through its “intelligent load transfer” functionality.

MGM offers e-Stroke brake monitoring for air disc brakes
MGM announced e-Stroke Brake Monitoring for air disc brake applications. According to the company, by building on the success of its patented e-Stroke Brake Monitoring system for drum brakes, MGM has now expanded Electronic Brake Monitoring to heavy-duty air disc brake-equipped vehicles.

Air Disc brakes are notoriously difficult to visually inspect, the company said. e-Stroke for air disc brakes provides real-time insight into brake function and status, virtually performing a brake inspection with each brake application. e-Stroke provides valuable feedback for maintenance by enhancing safety while potentially reducing downtime and labor diagnostic costs.

The system for heavy-duty air disc brakes provides maintenance operations and drivers a reliable and efficient way to be proactive in brake safety, the company added.

Onboard IT


VDO RoadLog EOBR protects your CSA scores
VDO RoadLog is an all-in-one solution for daily logbook and compliance reporting. Requiring no monthly fee, long-term contract or smartphone, it’s an easy and affordable compliance tool to protect your CSA scores and help you qualify for the most profitable loads, the maker said. It provides automated HOS logs with GPS accuracy and other key compliance data, such as Vehicle Inspection and Repair Maintenance. It also automatically tracks time on the road and warns if a driver is about to exceed allowable limits. It also can track status while off-duty, on-duty, or in sleeper berth. The built-in printer makes for fast roadside inspections. Data also can be provided through USB file transfer. It can be installed in as little as 15 minutes, is FMCSA compliant and is update-ready for future requirements, the company added.  

Cobra Electronics offers navigation systems
Cobra Electronics said its 8000 and 6000 Pro HD GPS navigation systems provide the features drivers need to stay well-informed on the road. The navigation units are ready to use out of the box, with free live and predictive traffic information, truck-optimized route guidance, free lifetime map updates, and lifetime access to Cobra’s AURA database of speed/red light cameras, known speed trap locations, and nearby dangerous intersections. Drivers can now update their units easily and efficiently by downloading the new, free Cobra HomeBase docking software, ensuring their information is always current and accurate, the company said.  

Rand McNally introduces IntelliRoute TND 520 GPS device
Rand McNally has unveiled the IntelliRoute TND 520 connected GPS device for professional drivers. The TND 520, which includes a new ruggedized case, Lifetime Maps, and a host of new features, will be available for sale starting in May. The new 5-in. device includes Wi-Fi connectivity that enables a number of new real-time data services, most of which will be standard on the device without any subscription fee.
Rand McNally also has updated software available on the TND 520 for current owners of the devices.

Tires & Wheels

Bridgestone launches new Firestone campaign, tires
Bridgestone Americas’ Commercial Solutions division has launched a new advertising campaign to support its Firestone medium truck tire brand: “Those With Drive, Drive a Firestone.”

The new campaign coincides with the tire maker’s launch of new Firestone tires the company said feature technological advancements that specifically address the needs of drivers and small fleet owners who seek fuel savings, long wear and casing durability.

Those new tires include the Firestone FS591 steer, Firestone FD691 drive and Firestone FT491 all-position radials—all of which have been SmartWay verified and meet CARB requirements for fuel efficiency—and the Firestone FS820, an all-position tire designed for on/off-highway service.

Cooper introduces Roadmaster RM234 regional steer tire
Cooper showcased its new Roadmaster premium regional all-position commercial tire, the RM234, at MATS.

The new RM234 is designed for high scrub situations where durability, tread wear and extended mileage are important, Cooper said, adding the tire offers deep tread grooves and premium tread compound for excellent wear and cut and chip resistance.

Cooper offers SmartWay products for all wheel positions, including the Roadmaster RM180 steer tire, RM871 trailer tire and RM851 drive tire. The RM234 will be available to customers beginning in May.


michelin mascot bibendum and ted becker, vice president of marketing for michelin americas truck tires, show off the new x line energy t. Michelin adds fuel-efficient tire and retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires showed its new X Line Energy T, a dual trailer tire for line haul operations, and SmartWay-verified X Line Energy D Pre-Mold retread.

The X Line Energy T, available for fleets in May, provides a cool running tread rubber that minimizes internal casing temperatures for low rolling resistance and extended casing life, the tire maker said. Compared to the Michelin XT-1, the X Line Energy T delivers a 10% reduction in rolling resistance, bringing improved fuel efficiency. The tire will be available in four sizes: 11R22.5, 275/80R22.5, 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5. 

Michelin said the X Line Energy D Pre-Mold retread delivers exceptional fuel economy with breakthrough levels of tread life and outstanding traction, providing significant value and performance for over-the-road fleets. The retread carries a guarantee of 25% more mileage versus other SmartWay-verified drive retreads.

The X Line Energy D Pre-Mold retread has 21/32nds of tread depth and is only available for retreading on Michelin casings.

Toyo Tires releases new M144 steer tire
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. introduced the new Toyo M144 highway-rib steer tire at MATS. According to the company, designed for mid- to long-haul use, the new M144 offers a low cost per mile for both fleets and independent operators. Advanced design technology helps deliver exceptional mileage, while an optimized casing profile provides better retreadability. Truck drivers and fleets benefit by knowing they have a premium tire product while reducing their overall operating costs, Toyo said.

“The addition of the new M144 to our line of premium commercial truck tires helps to further expand buying options for truckers and fleet operators, said Roy Bromfield, chief operating officer. “Toyo Tires is dedicated to the commercial trucking industry with a broad line of specialized commercial tires, including SmartWay verified products, and increased global manufacturing in 2013.”

Conti rolls out new hybrid drive tires
A new segment in commercial truck operations, combining long haul with regional traffic, is the force behind the launch of Continental Tire the Americas’ latest drive tire, the tire maker said. Advances in Continental engineering have combined to create a tire with exceptional mileage, the company added. The Conti Hybrid HD3 is now Continental’s widest dual drive tire, at 248 mm, with 27/32nds tread depth in a new regenerating pattern that is cut in three dimensions.

The combination of these characteristics and a large tread volume allows for long tread life, as well as a larger footprint that provides excellent traction when operated on highways. The traction requirements for regional traffic, which often include changing weather conditions and curved roads, also have been addressed via the Conti Hybrid HD3’s tread geometry to provide grip throughout the life of the product.

Fuel-efficient Zenvironment displayed at MATS
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s full line of Zenvironment tires were on display at the tire maker’s booth at MATS. The highly fuel-efficient, low rolling resistance Zenvironment lineup includes the 703ZL, 103ZR, 501ZA and 101ZL.

Within the casing design, Yokohama uses “finite element analysis,” where engineers divide the tire into several thousand tiny individual sections or ­elements. Each element is analyzed under simulated operating conditions, which allows Yokohama to accurately predict physical changes the tire will undergo during its lifetime. By being able to predict these changes, the tire maker said it can reduce the strain to the casing from normal stress or applied force. The result is cooler operating temperatures and greater casing life and retreadability, the company said.

Consolidated Metco unveils line of premium bearings
Consolidated Metco (ConMet) said it has developed its own line of premium bearings.

ConMet premium bearings are designed and built for precision, performance and longevity, the company said. Precisely engineered profiles minimize raceway and roller stresses under heavy loads and provide better performance under light loads. The reduction in stresses at the roller ends reduces the sensitivity of the bearing to heavy cornering and misalignment.

The highly-controlled honed surface finish is 40% smoother than current industry standards, resulting in improved rolling contact, reduced friction, lower operating temperatures and improved lubrication characteristics, the maker added. When ConMet premium bearings are used in ConMet’s PreSet Plus hub assemblies, the combination is backed by an extended warranty. ConMet premium bearings are available on PreSet Plus steer and drive hub assemblies for Class 8 vehicles.

Suspensions & Axles


Dana unveils Spicer EconoTrek tandem axle
Dana Holding Corp. introduced the Spicer EconoTrek tandem axle, a new durable, lightweight 6×2 configuration the company said improves performance, reduces maintenance and increases fuel economy for heavy-duty line haul tractors.

Debuted at MATS, the EconoTrek tandem axle is a solution for customers who can benefit from the advantages offered by a 6×2, Dana said, adding that it improves fuel economy by up to 3% through decreases in mechanical drivetrain energy loss and reduces weight by up to 400 lbs. when compared with a traditional 40,000-lb. tandem axle arrangement. Available this June, the EconoTrek combines the company’s newly upgraded Spicer S170 and S190 single-reduction single drive axles with the new, lightweight Spicer S20-045B tag axle.

The new Spicer S20-045B axle features advanced designs leveraged from Dana’s line of Spicer commercial vehicle drive axles. Made of high-strength, micro-alloy steel with a thin-wall, square-edge formed axle housing box, it weighs 20 to 30 lbs. less than competitive models. The S20-045B axle is shaped like a low-profile drive axle to provide significant strength for the axle’s vertical load-bearing capabilities, reducing tire wear while simplifying suspension and chassis installation at a lower weight.
In addition, the company said the Spicer Pro-40 tandem axle is now offered in the 2013 PACCAR data books for commercial vehicles under the Kenworth and Peterbilt nameplates.

Available in a wide range of ratios from 3.25 to 3.90, the Spicer Pro-40 axle is ideal for commercial trucks with nine-, 10-, 12- or 13-speed overdrive transmissions; diesel engines rated up to 475 HP and 1,750 ft.-lbs. of torque; and gross combination weight ratings up to 80,000 lbs.

Hendrickson debuts UltiMaax severe-duty rubber suspension & ‘shockless’ air suspension
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems introduced UltiMaax, the next generation in severe

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