International launches new 12.4-liter heavy-duty engine
International Truck has launched the International A26 engine, a 12.4-liter engine for heavy-duty vehicles. Built from the MAN D26 engine crankcase, the A26 produces up to 475 HP and 1,750 lb./ft. of torque. “The A26 was designed from the ground up to deliver uptime, durability and reliability,” said Darren Gosbee, International’s vice president of advanced engineering. “The A26
Phillips adds new Phillips Connect Technologies division
Phillips Industries has announced the launch of a new division, Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT). The PCT patent-pending “plug and play connectivity.” The open platform is designed to work seamlessly with many sensor-driven components supplied by various component manufacturers. Sensor data can be transmitted to the driver, to the fleet’s operations team, or even the trailer OEM
Decisiv announces new visualization platform
Decisiv Inc. announced that its new visualization platform, Insite 2.0, is now in pilot testing with several customers and will be launched to all Decisiv SRM platform users in the second quarter of 2017. “With our new visualization platform, Decisiv’s fleet, OEM, lessor and managed maintenance service provider customers can search, analyze and build network-wide
SAF-Holland introduces SAF CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension system
SAF-Holland introduced the next model in its lightweight SAF CBX AeroBeam series, the CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension. The SAF CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame suspension has a base weight of 465 lbs., 45 lbs. lighter overall than the previous generation CBX23 and 25 lbs. per axle lighter then the nearest competitive fixed frame air suspension, SAF-Holland said. Per Greenhouse
Dana unveils new driveshaft, adds new axle ratio
Dana Inc. announced the production launch of its new SPL 350 Lite driveshaft optimized for on-highway and heavy-haul vehicles with engine downspeeding configurations. Now available at select original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the SPL 350 Lite driveshaft is up to 35 lbs. lighter than existing products. It offers improved performance, enhanced vehicle dynamics and easier maintenance while delivering the
Wix Filters reflects on 2016 growth, development of new parts
Wix Filters introduced 589 new parts in 2016, a number that the company points out is triple the industry average of new part introductions. More than half of the new numbers serve the light-duty automotive, heavy-duty, and international premium segments, including 72 light-duty and 113 heavy-duty filter applications. “Last year included rapid growth for developing new
Heavy-duty, medium-duty orders jump in January
According to data from ACT Research Co., Class 8 net orders jumped to a thirteen-month high in January at 22,188 units. Vocational equipment orders also rose, to 8,500 units, a two-year high for the segment. Backlogs also rose to 99,600 units, up from 92,000 in December. Medium-duty orders also had a strong month, hitting a six-month
Omnitracs and Peloton announce partnership
Omnitracs, LLC and Peloton Technology have announced a partnership, collaborating to bring Peloton’s truck platooning technology to Omnitracs customers. The partners will also develop joint solutions that combine each company’s safety, efficiency and fleet management capabilities. Peloton will begin filling pre-orders of its platooning product for Class 8 trucks this year. The technology synchronizes braking and
Kottke Trucking expands operations based on analytics, sound equipment choices
After nearly 80 years in business, you might think that Kottke Trucking Inc. is content with the status quo. That, however, is hardly the case for the third-generation interstate refrigerated, dry van and dedicated freight hauler, which recently acquired the over-the-road operations of Walbon & Company Inc. “That acquisition included 60 tractors and 85 trailers,
Matching axles, ratios and loads to increase fuel efficiency
A major initiative in the trucking industry continues to be the concept of downspeeding, or maximizing available engine torque while minimizing engine RPMs and fuel requirements. “By focusing on maximizing downspeeding, the fleet owner has the best chance of improving fuel efficiency,” explains Tom Lehman, product manager for Detroit Components. “Along with Detroit DD15 or
