Boosting Productivity: LTI Trucking Services
LTI Trucking Services is using onboard routing and mapping, plus other enterprise management technologies, to improve its bottom line
Sterling introduces mid-size sleeper
Sterling Truck Corp. has debuted the Sterling NightShift, a new integrated sleeper that the company says is designed for regional haul drivers. The new sleeper features “best-in-size” storage for a mid-size, mid-roof stand-up/walk-through sleeper.
Recipe for success
The right trucks backed by the right warranty and maintenance programs are proving to be a winning combination for family-owned Little-Ton & Sons Sand & Supply
Tango’s Eggen finds savings and efficiency with small changes
Tango Transport Inc.’s director of maintenance has cut paperwork and streamlined PMs
Tango’s Eggen finds savings and efficiency with small changes
Tango Transport Inc.’s director of maintenance has cut paperwork and streamlined PMs
Kenworth introduces new T170 model into Class 5 market
Kenworth Truck Co. announced that it is expanding into the Class 5 market with the introduction of the Kenworth T170 model. The Kenworth T170 is a straight truck in a 4×2 configuration with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) up to 19,500 lbs. Standard features include the PACCAR PX-6 engine rated at 200 HP and 520 ft.-lbs. of torque, 8,000 lbs. front axle and 11,500 lbs. rear axle, hydraulic brakes, low-frame height chassis with 19.5 in. wheels and tires, power door locks, passenger-side electric windows (optional on driver’s side), and Kenworth DayLite doors with right-hand peeper window.
Shifting demands
What’s not to like about automated mechanical transmissions (AMT)? Many drivers like them because they’re easier to drive than conventional mechanical designs.
Freightliner lifts the veil
With fitting fanfare and panache, Freightliner Trucks introduced its new Class8 truck in Charlotte, N.C., early in May.
Solid plan
For more than 20 years, Sun Coast Resources has been implementing a business plan based on providing customer service with a highly reliable fleet
‘Old’ is in the eye of the operator
It’s been said that a correctly specified and properly maintained truck can last forever. While that might be a bit of a stretch, when you talk about “forever” referring to a truck’s life, you need to understand that the word really means longer than someone is willing to drive it or you’re willing to pay for the increasing cost of keeping it alive.