Making things easier for fleets looking for telematics solutions
Life in the technological age can be confusing. With all the benefits that access to technology provides for us—and they are innumerable—the choices we have can be overwhelming. These infinite choices can make choosing a place to eat a daunting task, let alone choosing the right technology solution for your fleet. With this in mind,
The power behind proprietary powertrains
Adoption of proprietary integrated powertrains continues to climb, making up the majority of today’s Class 8 orders. At the launch of the Volvo VNR during ExpoCam, held in Montreal last month, Wade Long, director of product marketing for Volvo Trucks North America, said that demand for the Volvo engine makes up around 93% of orders
Hot topics: GHG regulations have fueled tire and wheel innovations
There are two hot topics right now related to fuel efficiency and wheel ends. The first: Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been given fuel economy coefficients in NHTSA’s and EPA’s Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulations for commercial trucks and trailers. As you know, trailers covered by GHG Phase 2 will use
The impact tires have on fuel economy
Improving vehicle fuel economy is always important from a financial perspective for any fleet. Moving from 6.5 to 6.6 MPG may seem like a small improvement, but it can equate to millions of dollars per year in savings to a large fleet’s bottom line, and it’s still significant savings for a medium-size fleet as well.
Kenworth to offer Meritor WABCO OnGuardActive as option for T680, T880
Kenworth is making Meritor WABCO OnGuardActive available as an option on Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The advanced radar-based safety system is “always on” and features forward collision warning, collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control. The system measures the truck’s position in relation to other vehicles and objects; detects moving, stopped or stationary vehicles ahead;
Western Star presents OOIDA with a new 5700XE
The Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has received a new Western Star 5700XE to power its “Spirit of the American Trucker” tour trailer. The truck was presented to OOIDA at Western Star’s 50th Anniversary event in Phoenix on April 27. Click here to see the 5700XE in action in FE’s video. The truck is decked
Ford announces enhancements to F650, F750
Ford is updating its Class 6 and 7 trucks to improve performance and serviceability, the company announced. Electronic stability control and traction control brakes are now standard on all 2018 F-650 and F-750 tractor models. The system will initially be optional on certain F-750 diesel air-braked straight trucks with high-center-of-gravity-body upfits. For applications with high
A diverse offering: Western Star sharpens its vocational focus
In addition to her duties as Western Star’s president, Kelley Platt is also the chief diversity officer for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). It’s a position that urges the company to reach out beyond the normal channels one would think to pull from when hiring and promoting. “Daimler Trucks North America, as a company, wants
Test driving the Western Star XD-25 lineup
I recently drove the truck pictured above, but before you call and report me to the authorities for driving without a CDL, I want to point out that I was on a closed track. I am always hesitant to hoist myself up into a truck cab where the door handle is more than eight feet
Penske introduces connected fleet solutions
Penske Truck Leasing announced the launch of its new connected fleet solutions. Using a proprietary, device-neutral data platform, Penske Truck Leasing says it can now connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider. “We’re very pleased to begin formally offering connected fleet solutions to customers,” said Brian Hard,
