Kenworth offers PTO option on T270, T370 models
Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 models can now be factory-ordered with a power take-off option on the two-speed transfer case. The PTO output drive, located on the upper rear of the transfer case, comes with shift control interlocks to help safeguard PTO operation. When specified with an Allison transmission, a special split shift PTO programming package is included to help ensure maximum system protection and effectiveness when shifting in and out of PTO mode.
Roadranger offers tools for service of Eaton and Dana drivetrains
Roadranger Marketing has formed a license agreement with K-Line Industries to manufacture and market special tools to service Eaton and Dana drivetrain components. The agreement provides K-Line with specially-designed service tools tested and approved by the Roadranger organization.
Peterbilt ranks highest in customer satisfaction for HD vocationals
Peterbilt Motors Co. achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study in the vocational truck segment. JDP noted the truck maker “ranks highest and performs particularly well in the engine and cost of operation factors.”
Tire Facts and Tips
The tire experts at GITI have compiled the following list of facts and tips: • Tire air pressure: For every 10% of underinflation in the tires on a vehicle, a 1% reduction in fuel economy will occur, which although small in appearance is actually big when you multiply by tire positions, trucks in your fleet
CSA and tires: An update
Commercial trucking fleets are spending a lot of time these days trying to meet all of the rules and regulations in FMCSA’s rollout of CSA, which officially began December 2010. Fleets and drivers are both affected by CSA. A high score, which is bad, can lead to government intervention for the fleet and potential serious
UPS cuts costs, benefits environment with fuel choices
UPS continues to make effective choices for fuel saving vehicle platforms. “Investment in alternative fuels and innovative research cuts costs, benefits the environment, creates American jobs and moves the country toward energy security,” said Mike Hance, vice president, Automotive Engineering and Operations at UPS. “It’s not the wave of the future, it’s what the present
All the advantages
Effective maintenance management tools and proper vehicle specifications are ensuring success for the Kenan Advantage Group.
Modern truck engines deliver promised performance
The performance of engines designed to comply with the latest round of emissions regulations is fulfilling the hopes of both fleets and suppliers.
Western Star introduces two new suspension options
The company’s Neway 60,000-lb. capacity AD 260 Tandem air suspension system is available for all Western Star truck models utilizing Dana D60-190 axles, while its 40,000-lb. TufTrac All Wheel Drive high-performance vocational suspension is also available as an option for the Western Star 4800 with 40,000-lb. axles.
Landoll selects Double Coin Tires as OE on its trailers
China Manufacturers Alliance formed an agreement with Landoll Corp. to supply all Landoll trailer models with Double Coin tires as original equipment. Standard tires for Landoll’s trailer models include Double Coin’s RT500 with sizes from 10R17.5, 255/70R 22.5 and 235/75R 17.5.