Beyond the basics
At Epes Transport System, equipment programs are effectively enhancing safety and efficiency, and meeting customer needs
In the news
North America’s largest gathering of vocational trucks and transportation equipment––The Work Truck Show 2009 held in early March in Chicago—featured displays by 490 exhibitors this year.
Boosting Fuel Efficiency
By focusing on better ways to achieve fuel economy, SharpTransport lans to survive and thrive in the current economy
Clear signals
Signaling that energy saving and environmentally friendlytechnology has come of age, the largest fleet of hybrid electric deliverytrucks in North America will take to the roads this year.
UltraShift Highway Value (HV) transmission available in Ford F650 and F750 trucks
Eaton Corp. has announced that the UltraShift Highway Value (HV) transmission is now available as a data book option for Ford F650 Super Duty and Ford F750 Super Duty series trucks. The UltraShift HV transmission is a fully automated transmission for Class 6 and 7 vehicles with diesel engines in the 195 to 260 HP range.
For fuel efficiency: Automatic/automated transmissions
For an increasing number of on-highway fleet operations, automatic and automated manual transmissions are becoming standard specifications.
Gearing up
Hino Motors Sales USA Inc., a Toyota Group company, has readied itself to meet stringent 2010 diesel engine emissions regulations
Ready for prime time: hydraulic hybrids
Announcing its decision to field seven hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) — the first fleet application of the technology — UPS disclosed some significant data on road testing
Maintenance primer
Chassis, drivetrain and suspension manufacturers remind fleets that following basic rules when servicing components helps keep trucks on the road and out of service bays
Defying tight spaces
Hino conventional trucks are filling a niche in North America with features and designs well suited for inner city applications