Peterbilt makes Bendix collision mitigation technology standard on Model 579 trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced that it is making the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system standard on its Model 579 on-highway truck. “We’re excited to keep strengthening the relationship that Bendix technologies and the Peterbilt 579 have had since this trailblazing truck was launched in 2012,” said Scott Burkhart, vice president of sales, marketing and business
Connected truck service management: Cutting downtime for service and repairs
For fleets and service providers, connected vehicles are bringing about new challenges as well as opportunities to enhance service management and improve uptime. “When we can provide real-time information about an issue and the severity of the issue detected, it provides actionable information to the fleet manager,” says Conal Deedy, director of connected vehicle services for
How truck manufacturers are making vehicle connectivity a value proposition
Uptime, fuel efficiency and safety remain top goals for fleets as they strive to make better, more informed decisions that will have a positive impact on their operations. “As they look for the insight needed to achieve those goals,” begins Greg Treinen, sales and marketing manager of connectivity at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), “fleets
Fleet Equipment’s 2016 Truck Equipment Trend of the Year
This past year saw the introduction of new trucks, new proprietary integrated powertrain equipment—including the introduction of 2017 engines—and a huge leap forward in terms of truck technology and telematics. Yet the biggest equipment talking point this year was the piece of the equipment productivity puzzle that has the largest direct impact on the truck’s
USPS chooses six companies to compete in truck design prototype challenge
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has narrowed the field of finalists for designing the next-generation prototype of its mail delivery truck. The six companies will now design, build and deliver a total of 50 vehicles within one year, after which the USPS will put them through their paces for six months before selecting one winner.
Peterbilt adds PacLease trucks to Red Oval used truck program
Peterbilt’s Red Oval certified pre-owned truck program now includes PacLease trucks with the complimentary Red Oval Assurance Warranty that provides engine and aftertreatment coverage for vehicles up to five model years or 550,000 miles, Peterbilt Motors Co. recently announced. Buyers of qualified pre-leased PacLease trucks receive the full lineup of Red Oval benefits, including comprehensive
Peterbilt presents Hinz Trucking with first Model 567 Heritage
Peterbilt Motors Co. presented the first production Model 567 Heritage to Hinz Trucking, who drove it off the assembly line at Peterbilt’s Denton, Texas, manufacturing facility. Badged with Heritage logos on the grille and sleeper engraved with “No. 001,” the truck is the first of 20 Heritage trucks ordered for 2016 production by Hinz Trucking, who said
Peterbilt adds Bendix Wingman Fusion as an option on Models 579, 567
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced that it will begin offering the Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system as a factory-installed option on Models 579 and 567 highway tractors and vocational trucks. Wingman Fusion is a radar- and camera-based safety system that combines and cross-checks information from multiple sources to deliver enhanced rear-end collision mitigation, alerts when speeding, and braking on
Hino presents Meritor WABCO with quality awards
Meritor WABCO has received the 2015 Excellence in Quality and the 2015 On-Time Delivery Performance awards from Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. Meritor WABCO has been recognized with the quality award seven times in the past eight years and has received the on-time delivery award five times. The two awards recognize Meritor WABCO for achieving
XL Hybrids introduces hybrid electric low-floor shuttle bus
XL Hybrids Inc. has introduced a hybrid electric low-floor shuttle bus with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles. The GM cutaway buses upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System are uniquely designed to meet ARBOC’s stringent specifications to optimize accessibility for paratransit and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition, the XL3 technology supports fleets’ sustainability efforts by
