Eaton revises, renames its lubricant product line
Eaton Corp. has revised its line of synthetic lubricants with new specifications, new labeling and a new name. These initiatives have been made to help customers identify and use the proper lubricant to ensure the best possible performance of Eaton medium- and heavy-duty transmissions and other commercial vehicle components, the company explained. Two new specifications have been introduced: One
The next chapter: International looks to gain ground in 2016
With the new year comes new predictions for what 2016 will hold for the industry and OEM resolutions for the coming year. Fleet Equipment caught up with Bill Kozek, president of Navistar, Truck and Parts, to take a look inside the OEM’s crystal ball and see what the immediate future might hold. “Our outlook is
Fleet Profile: Venezia Bulk Transport addresses customer, employee needs
The stage was set almost 50 years ago, and the practices first put in place then at Venezia Bulk Transport have proven their worth. Established in 1967, the family-owned company takes pride in never wavering from its commitments. Today, brothers Frank, John and Andy Venezia operate the company. “Venezia was founded on the principles that
Five truck trend takeaways from December
We know it’s tough to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the month’s stories on the biggest truck trends, all in one place.
The added value of remanufactured engines, transmissions and axles
For fleets that are extending trade cycles, and those interested in gaining the highest possible resale value for vehicles being taken out of service, remanufactured components can be cost effective. Recently, with new truck deliveries reaching record levels, the rising number of trades has meant more used trucks on the market, making vehicles with remanufactured
The truck equipment trend of the year
It’s been the talk of the industry all year. Its importance goes beyond monetary savings by preserving equipment and mitigating collisions. This year, Fleet Equipment crowns advanced safety systems as its 2015 Truck Equipment Trend of the Year. “Fleets are asking about safety systems; the percentage of orders for a collision mitigation radar system for
The future of manual transmissions
Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) are becoming a bigger part of the trucking market than ever, and the growth of AMTs is showing no sign of slowing down. Yet, it should be no surprise that AMTs are catching on given the importance of spec’ing for consistent fuel efficiency, plus the driver retention benefits. It also improves
Standing strong: Kenworth, PACCAR continue to bolster heavy-duty platforms
With the announcement that the PACCAR MX-11, 11-liter, 430-HP, 1,550 lb.-ft. engine will be available in Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO and W900S trucks in 2016, Fleet Equipment sat down with Jason Skoog, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing, to find out how the MX-11 will fit into the market. “Kenworth will
Detroit to produce new medium-duty engines, DT12 AMT in Michigan production facility
Daimler Trucks announced a $375 million investment to enable production of the new DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines at Detroit brand headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. Additionally, Daimler Trucks’ powertrain celebrated the production commencement of its automated manual transmission (AMT), the DT12. With the launch , the company is delivering on the
Matchmaking and downspeeding
Choosing an engine, transmission and axles that are specifically matched to work together for optimum performance is a fast emerging trend. When I say “optimum performance,” I mean maximum fuel efficiency with the right horsepower engines, coupled with an automated manual transmission that shifts at exactly the right RPM, and an axle with the best
