Meritor adds dedicated customer support to Drivetrain Direct program
Meritor is expanding support for aftermarket differential and transmission component rebuilders enrolled in its Drivetrain Direct program by offering more personalized service and quicker response from a single point of contact. “Each member of the Drivetrain Direct Support Team will build a commercial relationship with rebuilders and know their history and business needs,” said Tim
Chevrolet re-enters low cab forward market with 2016 models
Chevrolet will offer low cab forward medium-duty trucks in the U.S. in 2016, returning the brand to a growing segment of the commercial vehicle market. The six new models – Chevrolet 3500, 3500HD, 4500, 4500HD, 5500 and 5500 HD – are based on the Isuzu N-Series, which General Motors will procure from Isuzu and distribute
No small task: Mitsubishi Fuso focuses on TCO, driver performance
Total cost of ownership (TCO) isn’t just an on-highway, long-haul issue. It’s a concern that all fleet managers have regardless of the truck and application. In the medium-duty world, the application can range from start-and-stop pick up and delivery to construction and landscaping to municipal duties. The one constant is keeping an eye on the
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Stemco announces intent to acquire manufacturer of Goodyear air springs
Stemco, an EnPro Industries company, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Veyance North-American air springs business from Continental AG, subject to certain regulatory approvals. The air springs business unit is the manufacturer of Goodyear air springs and was previously part of Veyance Technologies Inc. which Continental acquired in January 2015. In
Chicago Pneumatic launches workshop equipment line
Chicago Pneumatic launched a new line of workshop equipment for the professional heavy fleet maintenance industry. Expanding on its existing tool and compressor line, these vehicle shop components are designed with the high-quality and durability, the company stated. The introduction of this new range means Chicago Pneumatic is now a single source supplier to the vehicle
Safety systems that reduce CSA violations
Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of roadside inspection paperwork
Gaining visibility with accurate load status information
“Capacity is not the constraining force for carriers, brokers and shippers,” says Glynn Spangenberg, general manager and executive vice president of MacroPoint, creators of freight tracking software designed to give third party visibility into load status. “The real governor on asset utilization, today, is driver availability, driven by a shortage of accessible drivers and new
NTSB recommends collision avoidance systems as standard equipment; Meritor WABCO applauds decision
In a report published recently, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has made a number of recommendations to help address road safety, such as requiring vehicle manufacturers to install forward collision avoidance systems as standard equipment on all new vehicles. The NTSB also recommended the installation of autonomous emergency braking systems following the publication of performance
Ranger Design partners with Legend Fleet Solutions, offers Legend UltraGrip floors
Ranger Design Inc. and Legend Fleet Solutions have entered into a partnership that will now see Ranger Design stock and ship Legend UltraGrip floors. This will now allow Ranger Design to offer customers a durable flooring option that is compatible with Ranger’s full range of commercial van products. Ranger Design is known as an innovative
PacLease celebrates 35th anniversary
June marks the 35th anniversary of PACCAR Leasing Co. The Bellevue, Wash.-headquartered company, has grown to become the fourth largest rental and leasing company with nearly 40,000 trucks in its fleet and over 550 locations, the company reported. It’s also continued to grow internationally with PacLease entering the Australian market last month. “We launched PacLease