Standardize, automate
P.A.M. Transport’s Carl Tapp has fine-tuned maintenance management to save money and improve efficiency
Equipment Technology: Test Drive
Hino conventional trucks are filling a niche in North America with features and designs well suited for inner city applications
Comprehensive Effort – Bozzuto’s Inc.
Establishing and managing multiple shops, centralizing maintenance and parts functions and implementing software are all part of the ongoing success for meeting growth needs at Bozzuto’s Inc.
Fuel economy safety: Adaptive cruise control
No longer an option on commercial vehicles, cruise control systems have become a standard capability of electronic engines.
Peterbilt introduces new medium-duty hybrid electric tractor
Peterbilt Motors Co. has introduced a new Peterbilt Model 335 hybrid electric tractor ideally suited for applications such as beverage and regional-haul deliveries that require a trailer. According to the company, it is available for immediate order through Peterbilt’s dealer network.
Fuel-saving measures
Colonial Cartage is finding new ways to lower fuel consumption
Off the line and into service
Peterbilt takes medium-duty hybrids on demo tour as a customer takes delivery
Hybrid power on the road
The Kenworth T270 Class 6 hybrid truck is aimed at P & D operations and utilities
Peterbilt introduces medium duty hybrid demo tour
Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced its medium-duty hybrid demonstration tour this week in Napa Valley, Calif. The tour event allowed local government officials, media and customers the ability to test drive and learn first-hand about the newly available Peterbilt Model 330 and 335 Hybrid Electric vehicles.
Road test: hydraulic hybrids
While the development of medium-duty hybrid trucks continues on a number of fronts