Automated, automatic transmissions & integrated powertrains
Delivering fuel to gas stations throughout northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas, Fleet Transit’s fleet of 50 tractors is faced daily with some of the nation’s heaviest stop and go traffic. The company was looking for ways to lower maintenance costs, eliminate driveline problems and increase fuel economy, notes Ken Glover, maintenance supervisor. It also wanted to improve safety and enhance driver recruitment and retention.
Eaton manual transmissions available in NG-powered Freightliners
The Eaton lineup of manual transmissions is available as an option on Freightliner chassis equipped with Cummins Westport ISX-12 G heavy-duty natural gas engines.
Penske Truck Rental adds Eaton UltraShift transmissions
The commercial truck rental fleet at Penske Truck Rental will now include 500 new Freightliner tractors equipped with Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS Multipurpose High Performance (MHP) automated transmissions.
Eaton launches Fuller Advantage Series transmissions
Available in both manual and automated designs, the new Fuller Advantage Series of 10-speed heavy-duty transmissions from Eaton are designed to reduce weight, increase fuel economy, improve shift feel and lower maintenance costs.
Eaton adds Flex Reman transmissions to aftermarket warranty
Eaton Corp. has added its Eaton Fuller Flex Reman transmissions to its specially packaged line of remanufactured and aftermarket components, bringing customers additional genuine replacement parts choices and 12 months of extra warranty coverage.
Westport certifies Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmissions
Eaton Corp.’s UltraShift Plus automated heavy-duty transmissions have been certified for use with the Westport HD 15-liter high pressure direct injection LNG engine, providing a greater range of applications for two-pedal solutions with heavy-duty line haul and heavy-haul applications, the company said.
TransAm Trucking selects Eaton’s UltraShift Plus transmissions
Eaton Corp. will supply UltraShift Plus Linehaul Active Shifting model 10-speed transmissions for 1,000 Kenworth T680 tractors that recently were ordered by TransAm Trucking Inc.
Allison transmissions exclusive in Freightliner NG vehicles
Freightliner Trucks has made Allison transmissions an exclusive offering in its natural gas vehicles, including the new Cascadia 113 Natural Gas day cab tractor, which is expected to go into full production in the second quarter of 2013.
Ease of servicing automatic transmissions
Considering the increased acceptance of automatic transmissions in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as vocations, we explored the availability of service information that might help our readers.
Consider reman axles & transmissions
Remanufactured parts, which are “greener” and more cost-effective, are an alternative for fleets when the cost of new components no longer makes sense.