Tire program optimization for the winter
With the beginning of another long winter season approaching, now is the best time to ensure that your tires are in optimal condition to brave the snow, ice and slushy driving situations. Even though the legal tread depth is 4/32-in. for steer tires and 2/32-in. for drives, trailer and dollies, running tires down to these
The evolution of integration: Peterbilt continues to build upon the success of PACCAR offerings
From the introduction of new equipment to refinement of current offerings, Peterbilt Motors Co. continues to evolve its heavy-duty offerings through increased efficiency and productivity thanks to a deeper integration of systems and components. The biggest step forward, in terms of integration, comes in the form of the new PACCAR 40,000-lb. tandem drive axle, which
Paragon Software Systems updates its advanced transport solution
Paragon Software Systems Inc. has launched the latest version of its advanced transport solution. Version 6.0 will include a number of significant enhancements across both the Planning and Paragon Live modules to improve quality transport plans and operational insight from the software. Version 6.0 will feature the Route Control planning tool, which helps mitigate the impact
From theory to reality: How soon will tomorrow’s trucks incorporate SuperTruck technologies?
In 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) introduced the SuperTruck program, the aim of which was to develop tractor-trailers that by 2015 were 50% more efficient than the 2009 baseline models. Enlisted for the project were four major truck OEMs: Daimler, Peterbilt (working with Cummins), Volvo and International. Now, these four OEMs are back
GHG Phase 2: The effects on heavy-duty truck fleets
According to John Flynn, chief executive officer of Fleet Advantage, “The initial Greenhouse Gas (GHG) mandates have already saved Class 8 transportation fleets millions of dollars in operating costs by reducing fuel consumption.” On Aug. 16, the federal government passed the proposed regulation, GHG Phase 2, to further tighten emissions and improve fuel economy for
Retail sales of natural gas-fueled heavy-duty trucks down YTD
According to the numbers from ACT Research Co., U.S. and Canadian natural gas (NG) Class 8 truck retail sales declined in the June to August period. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through August continued to lose ground, falling 29% behind last year’s comparable level from a reading of 25% lower for year-to-date May, as reported last quarter.
Peterbilt to offer Bendix Wingman Advanced on medium-duty Models 337, 348
Peterbilt is adding Bendix Wingman Advanced to its medium-duty Models 337 and 348, providing collision mitigation technology that improves safety and integrates with the Bendix ESP full stability system. Bendix Wingman Advanced gives drivers alerts to take evasive action and will actively engage braking if the system detects an imminent collision. RELATED: Watch the video
CarriersEdge to offer vehicle inspection training courses
CarriersEdge, providers of online safety and compliance training tools for the North American transportation industry, has announced a full suite of vehicle inspection courses for both U.S. transportation companies and their drivers. “Industry statistics continue to show that many top violations related to brakes, lights and tires could have been easily avoided with proper pre-trip, en
Jacobs announces optimized engine brake system for Cummins X15
Jacobs Vehicle Systems has announced an optimized engine brake for the 2017 Cummins X15 engine. Jacobs’ and Cummins’ engineers worked together to optimize the performance of the engine brake, and according to the companies, the 2017 X15 capitalizes on the optimization of the VGT and the braking cam to deliver approximately 10% additional braking power at engine speeds
Heavy-duty engine filter findings: Inside Wix Filters NanoPro Media
There are fewer places in the trucking industry as productive as the Wix Filters manufacturing facility in Gastonia, N.C. I visited with the fine filter folks at Wix for a sneak peek at the new filters coming down the line. While walking the air filter manufacturing line, I spotted a unique green-colored media among Wix’s
