A&R Logistics is staying ahead of the curve
“We’re growing fast to accommodate the expansion in U.S. manufacturing,” says Scot McQuilkin, vice president of maintenance at A&R Logistics. “However, we need to make sure our growth is smart. We need to meet customers’ requirements and exceed their expectations by staying ahead of the curve without cutting corners, so we’re making substantial strategic investments
Volvo debuts VNL, VNR models in Mexican market
Recently at Expo Transporte in Guadalajara, Volvo Trucks North America announced the availability of its new VNR and VNL models in the Mexican market. Both models were unveiled in the U.S. and Canada earlier this year. The new VNL series is available in several configurations, including a new 70-in. sleeper, and it comes standard with the
Hands on: Truck steering assist systems with ZF
On the road toward an automated truck, the majority of trucks ordered today are already outfitted with automated manual transmissions that offer adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe following distance. We have collision mitigation systems that can apply the brakes to help prevent or minimize the severity of an accident. The next piece of
Detroit Connect Virtual Technician adds diagnostics for DT12 transmission fault events
The Detroit Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostic system can now deliver remote fault event diagnostics for Detroit DT12 automated manual transmissions. If vehicles do need to be taken to a service center, technicians will have the information to help get the truck repaired as quickly as possible and fixed right the first time, Detroit
Five truck trend takeaways from October
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from October focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Photo gallery: ATA MCE 2017 on the show floor
The show floor of ATA’s 2017 Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE) is packed with the latest technology, trucks and connected solutions. Check out the pictures below for a tour of the show. Daimler Trucks North America’s President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Nielsen held a round table press conference. The key takeaways: • “Active lane keeping assist
ZF launches electric park brake on Ford F-150
ZF will now offer the heavy-duty electric park brake (EPB) on the 2018 Ford F-150, which the companies say is the first launch of a heavy duty electric park brake system in North America for larger light trucks. “The electric park brake … can result in a weight savings of up to 20 lbs. or more
To perform maintenance in-house or outsource? That is the question.
Historically, fleets have weighed the benefits of doing in-house maintenance versus outsourced maintenance. As equipment has become more sophisticated and complex, it has changed the decision-making process. Warranties and OEMs “We use Volvo trucks and we use Volvo dealers around the country because we have purchased extended warranty programs,” began Peter Nativo, director of maintenance
Bendix updates side object detection system
The first major update in a decade to the Bendix BlindSpotter Side Object Detection System will feature a new, more effective radar unit and integration capability with Bendix Wingman Fusion, the company’s advanced driver assistance technology, the company announced during the North American Commercial Vehicle show. “We’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from fleets
NACV day one: News from the show floor
Check out the news roundup from day one at NACV, and then bookmark this link for daily updates: https://www.fleetequipmentmag.com/tag/nacv-2017/ 1. NACFE ‘Run on Less’ achieves 10 MPG average, conquers real-world challenges Run on Less, a cross-country road show to showcase fuel efficient truck technology and equipment, announced an average of more than 10 MPG in real
