Allison Transmission launches new transmission, partnership with Freightliner Trucks
Allison Transmission has launched the 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS) transmission, and has announced a partnership with Freightliner Trucks in conjunction with the new product. As part of the partnership, Freightliner will be the first to offer the 3414 transmission, which is an enhancement of Allison’s 3000 Series made specifically for regional haul applications.
Change management: Navistar’s Vision 2025 highlights facing challenges, embracing change and working together
To answer the big questions, you have to start by looking inward—collaborating with the people you work with every day and discovering the answers together. That’s what Navistar did with its Vision 2025 experience.
How to avoid truck parts failure ‘gotchas’
Fleets and drivers can prevent key air system and brake components from failing due to improper maintenance practices, helping to keep vehicles on the road and in good operating condition.
Shifting transmission maintenance gears
AMTs have impacted the service process.
Jasper announces expanded Ford 6R80 transmission product line
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced an expansion to its remanufactured Ford 6R80 RWD and 4WD transmission product line. These transmissions are now available for the following medium-duty Ford and Lincoln applications: 2015 RWD F150 (3.5L) 2016-2017 RWD Transit (3.5L) 2015 4WD F150 (3.5L) 2016-2017 RWD Transit (3.7L) 2015 RWD Mustang (3.7L) “Each JASPER remanufactured
Talkin’ tough transmissions: automatic, automated manual transmissions for vocational applications
Crawling through cramped city streets in stop-and-go pick-up and delivery applications. Driving through the dugout tire tracks of a dirt-caked construction site. Rolling through residential refuse duties. Vocational applications tackled by Class 6 through 8 trucks can place unique demands on transmissions compared to their on-highway counterparts. Yet that hasn’t stopped the trend turning toward
Fleets save nearly $500M using fuel-efficient technologies and practices, study finds
Nineteen fleets operating more than 71,000 tractors and 234,000 trailers saw a 1% increase in fuel economy in 2016 by adopting a variety of fuel efficiency technologies, according to the Annual Fleet Fuel Study released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). This is the ninth year in a row trucking fleets
The ins and outs of engine, transmission and coolant filters
From engines to transmissions, there has been a massive amount of innovation in recent years. As the new API category oils—CK-4 and FA-4—find their way into heavy-duty engines, fleets should continue to monitor the performance of their engines and adhere to the necessary oil analysis procedures. Just don’t forget about the filtration. “With the
What protects the driveline from the demands of today’s downsped engines?
The continued integration of powertrain components propels advancements in downspeeding as ratio speeds increase. In fact, Dana recently announced a new 2.47:1 axle ratio for the Spicer AdvanTek 40 tandem axle. Meritor’s new 14X HE tandem axle has ratios down to 2.15. According to Ken Hogan, Meritor’s vice president of rear drivetrain, approximately 25% of today’s
Eaton extends manual transmission, clutch warranties
Eaton has increased the warranty coverage for the Eaton RTLO 13-speed or 18-speed transmission, as well as the Solo Advantage clutch and Eaton-approved lubrication. Customers who spec these items will now receive a seven-year/750,000-mile warranty on the transmission and five-year/500,000-mile warranty on the clutch. The program will remain in effect until June 30, 2017, for all makes
