Test driving the new Cummins X15 engines
Not content with one 15-liter big bore engine offering, Cummins recently unveiled two iterations of its 2017 X15 engine lineup—the X15 Efficiency Series and the X15 Performance series. The X15 Efficiency Series will be the engine of choice for the majority of line-haul and regional fleets. It offers a range of 400 to 500 Horsepower, with
Three things to know about the new engine oil categories
By now, you’ve probably heard about the new heavy-duty engine oil categories that will replace the CJ-4 oils come December 1st. The first category, API CK-4 will be compatible with all engines and offer increased efficiency over the old CJ-4 category. The new category – API FA-4 – offers additional efficiency gains in 2017 model year engines,
Photo gallery: Volvo vocational trucks at work
At a recent event at Volvo’s Construction Equipment Demonstration Center in Shippensburg, Pa., Volvo showcased its line of work trucks, as well as the company’s proprietary engines and transmissions. The event took place at Volvo’s Construction Equipment Demonstration Center, where potential customers can test out the trucks for themselves, and see a demonstration of the trucks’ capabilities. Check
The inside scoop on spec’ing axles and brake ratings
For optimum performance and safety, brakes and suspensions need to be a match and work well together. So what do fleets need to know? Fleet Equipment asked major suppliers to provide the inside information.
Fuels and oil: Finding truth in the noise
We live in a confusing age. Considerable information is available thanks to the internet, but there is no easy way of assessing its validity. Anyone can make a statement on the internet—and it is up to us to decide the truth of the statement. Let’s take a look at some recent claims that impact your
Kenworth launches Kenworth Essentials app
Kenworth Truck Co. has launched an app for mobile devices, known as Kenworth Essentials. The app provides easy access to Kenworth and industry news in real time, and users can explore Kenworth truck models, engines and technologies with immersive videos, brochures, and galleries of multi-perspective images, the company said. Other features, according to Kenworth, include the
ZF announces offer to acquire Haldex
German truck company ZF has announced a public offer for Haldex, a Swedish supplier of brake products and air suspension systems for commercial vehicles. ZF will offer SEK (Swedish kronor) 100.00 per Haldex share in cash, valuing Haldex at SEK 4.4 billion (approximately $516 million U.S.). ZF has obtained an undertaking to accept the offer
Special considerations for steer axle tires
Retreading commercial tires is standard operating procedure for successful fleets. Depending on the specific retread design and tread depth, retreads cost approximately one-third to one-half the price of a new tire. Fleets are always looking for ways to protect that tire casing since it is a valuable asset. Retreads can be used on any wheel
Manual transmissions, does the bell toll for thee?
They’ve been a staple of trucks since the very first one was built, but for manual transmissions, the end may be nigh. Magnus Koeck, Volvo’s vice president of marketing and brand management, says he believes that five years from now, manual transmissions in trucks will have disappeared entirely. One catalyst for this change, he explained, can
ASA Electronics releases quad-view monitor
ASA Electronics has announced the release of the new VOM74WP Voyager 7-in., quad-view monitor. This system, made for heavy-duty customers, was engineered for the toughest environments with IPX5 waterproof rating and multiple camera inputs to get all of the necessary views to keep drivers safe, the company said. According to the company, this monitor can be
