Meritor offers instructor-led training
The three-day instructor-led courses from Meritor provide a mix of product basics and hands-on skills training that cover component identification, system operation, preventive maintenance, disassembly, assembly, adjustments, diagnostics and parts failure analysis.
Peterbilt adds proprietary suspension line
Peterbilt Air Leaf and Low Air Leaf suspensions are available for single or tandem rear axle configurations and have a rated capacity of up to 40,000 lbs. The Air Trac also is available in both single and tandem drive axle configurations with maximum capacity ratings of 46,000 lbs.
Run cool when it’s hot
Summer heat can take its toll on the performance of vehicles, but conducting a few simple checks and maintenance steps can help keep them performing their best.
Technicians and team members
As training methods have evolved, one common denominator still exists: sharing training/service practices with fleets’ service facilities.
Spec’ing truck components
From fuel efficiency to driver satisfaction to profitability, there is much for fleets to consider when spec’ing components on new vehicles.
Succeeding on all fronts
M&M Transport Services relies on effective communication with suppliers to get the job done.
Detroit tour trailer hits the road
The new 2012 tour trailer from Detroit Diesel Corp., scheduled to visit dealerships and trade shows throughout the year, is pulled by a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution tractor equipped with a Detroit DD15 engine. It showcases the complete line of Detroit products: engines, steer and tandem axles, and the new Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission.
Daimler previews new vehicles, recaps successes
Daimler Trucks recently previewed new models and offered insight into its global strategies. the truck maker outlined its latest Mercedes-Benz van technology in the Sprinter van and new all-electric-powered passenger van, Vito E-CELL Crewbus, which will debut in September in Hanover, Germany.
Talbert rolls out versatile 65-ton modular trailer
Talbert Manufacturing has added its 2+3+2 65-Ton HRG East Coast hydraulic gooseneck trailer, designed with the ability to add a tag- or pin-on axle to allow a 3+3+2 axle configuration. Its design includes a flip extension to accommodate a tandem-axle jeep dolly, permitting it for use in all states at full rating.
Hutchens rolls out new suspension hangers
Hutchens Industries’ new intermediate widespread hangers, designed for longer wheelbase applications, are fabricated versions of the company’s straddlemount and undermount cast intermediate widespread hangers.