The changing medium-duty truck landscape
Managers of medium-duty fleets will soon be faced with making new and different types of equipment choices, and they can do so with knowledge gained from helpful industry and government programs.
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.
DTNA, Wal-Mart showcase new technologies on Cascadia
For the latest innovations for the Freightliner Cascadia, DTNA engineers and Wal-Mart experts worked closely together to create an environmentally friendly and fuel efficient heavy-duty commercial vehicle, the company said.
Used truck sales boost demand for remanufactured components
To address growing demand for remanufactured components, Meritor recently implemented a number of improvements, such as introducing an additional differential production line at its Plainfield, Ind. remanufacturing facility, and increasing capacity at its Mississauga, Ontario, facility that remanufactures steering gears and manual transmissions.
Trailer tire update
What fleets need to know about wide base singles and other trailer tire facts.
Drivetrains: Spec’d for fuel economy
Automated manual and direct drive transmissions are among the emerging trends used by fleet managers trying to cope with high fuel prices.
Exploring wheel buying choices
Today’s fleets look at acquisition cost, lifecycle cost, weight considerations, operating environment and aesthetics when choosing wheels.
Affordable and Reliable
A&M Transport is fielding and servicing equipment to maintain the highest level of customer service.
Noregon unveils heavy-duty Tractor/Trailer ABS Diagnostic Kit
According to Noregon Systems, its new Heavy Duty Tractor/Trailer ABS Diagnostic Kit is comprised of everything a technician needs to diagnose, test and initiate the repair of heavy-duty tractor and trailer anti-lock braking systems.
Natural gas, hybrid trucks continue to grow as viable options
For the last few decades, truck manufacturers have been investing in technology related to alternative fuels. Early on, natural gas-powered vehicles gained acceptance for certain fleet applications. While they remain viable options, diesel-electric hybrid technology for commercial trucks has been gaining ground.