Fontaine to offer installation of eNow solar panel systems
In response to increased fleet demand for the capability to collect and use solar energy to power auxiliary power units, Fontaine Modification Fleet Services now offers installation of solar panel systems from eNow Solar Energy Solutions at all of its modification centers. Fontaine’s Statesville, N.C., location recently upfitted 26 sleeper trucks with the panels, which
Putting the right truck in the right application
Six months. Sixteen days. Eighteen hours. That’s how long David Carson had held the title of Western Star president, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chief diversity officer, when he took the stage during a recently held press conference. Back in January, David stepped into his new office facing an industry outlook that was mostly
More than a truck: Daimler unveils its electric strategy
Roger Nielsen steps out of the Thomas Built all-electric Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus and stands in front of more than one hundred analysts and media representatives to make the biggest product announcement since he took the position of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) president and CEO. He shakes Martin Daum’s hand as Martin hands him
Safety system 101: The simple facts about today’s advanced safety systems
Let’s face it: while advanced safety systems offer numerous benefits, the fast-advancing nature of this technology has led to some confusion in the marketplace. While we all may understand what collision mitigation systems do in the big-picture sense, the details of each system are not always so easily understood: Does it have forward collision warning
‘From first mile to last mile’: is it time to expand into new applications?
The trucking industry is experiencing a boom with no end in short-term sight. The latest report from FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index—which tracks changes in U.S. truck market conditions, including freight volumes, freight rates, fleet capacity, fuel price and financing—is that the y/y Index remains more than triple the 2017 reading of 2.97. The current
Reducing downtime through location, logistics and data
There are two things any fleet can agree on when it comes to getting a downed truck back on the road—they want the service job done quickly, and they want it done correctly. Fairly or not, technology continues to raise our service expectations. In our personal lives, we push a button to instantly stream a
Detroit Connect expands truck data reporting capabilities
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the introduction of two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio – Detroit Connect Direct and a wireless in-cab device connection. Exclusive to the new Freightliner Cascadia spec’d with Detroit engines, these new services will expand communication and reporting capabilities and provide deeper insights for customers, the company
Gas gains market share: Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America introduces its new gasoline-powered lineup
While much of the medium-duty market in the U.S. relies on diesel-powered trucks, gasoline engines are increasing in popularity, noted Justin Palmer, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. “They now hold about a 40% market share; so, the development of a gas-engine option for our customers was a no-brainer,”
How application is driving the next era of truck safety systems
The newly unveiled Freightliner EconicSD waste collection truck sitting in a crowded Waste Expo booth sported two new components integrated into the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems, offering a glimpse into the safety equipment future for the EconicSD’s on-highway big brother, the new Cascadia. “One of the things we’re asking ourselves is: How do
Providing value: Enabling more effective aftermarket service
In the past several years, OEMs have invested in their dealer networks, launching premium dealer designations, triage truck lanes to address smaller fixes and improving overall service. Let’s take a look at what each truck company brings to the service table. International Truck’s fleet service offerings come under the OnCommand by Navistar banner. For example,
