FlowBelow partners with major Canadian dealer, fleets
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced that two of the Manitoba province’s largest fleets, Bison Transport and Arnold Bros. Transport are outfitting their new tractors with FlowBelow’s fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system. Additionally, Manitoba’s leading Volvo dealership, Beaver Truck Centre, will carry FlowBelow’s products in stock and offer customers full installation and support services. “Here at Bison, we
Alternative fuels in the age of Trump
Recent years have seen a burgeoning interest in alternative fuels, from natural gas to fully electric trucks, in the trucking world. On the surface, it seems that much of the impetus for adoption of electric and zero emissions vehicles comes from government grants. Last year, for example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offered $26 million
Redbank Transport meets demands with the right specs
When it comes to demanding operating conditions, Redbank Transport’s trucks and drivers have it much tougher than a typical linehaul or over-the-road fleet, and in some ways even harder than many vocational operations. “We do a lot of off-road work hauling coal, fertilizer, road salt, construction materials and demolition debris,” explains Co-Owner Dave Jackson. “Backing
Detroit unveils DD8 medium-duty engine
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), along with its component brand Detroit, has unveiled its new Detroit DD8 medium-duty engine. Aimed at the vocational truck markets, the Detroit DD8 is a 7.7L in-line six-cylinder medium-duty engine. It boasts a horsepower range of 260 to 350 and a torque range of 660 to 1050 lb./ft. The DD8 will initially
Mitsubishi Fuso to develop gasoline powertrain for FE Series
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. announced the development of a new gasoline powertrain for its FE Series medium-duty cabover trucks. The powertrain was developed in partnership with PSI, General Motors Powertrain and Allison Transmission. All three Fuso models, the FE130, FE160 and FE180, will be powered by a PSI-GMPT Vortec Series 6.0L V8, coupled
How to calculate collision mitigation system ROI
Let’s get the obvious, and most easily answered, question out of the way: Do advanced radar- and camera-based collision mitigation systems work? Yes. These systems are reducing both the severity of accidents and the accidents themselves. WABCO reported that its OnGuard collision mitigation technology has reduced rear-end accidents by up to 87%, according to Jon
Prioritizing luxury: Today’s cabs are built with driver retention in mind
In a recent Fleet Equipment fleet survey, we found that 75% of fleet managers are spec’ing in-cab amenities and creature comforts as part of a driver retention program. That should come as no surprise, as the latest driver shortage numbers from the American Trucking Associations are still concerning, with 83% turnover for larger fleets and
Matching axles, ratios and loads to increase fuel efficiency
A major initiative in the trucking industry continues to be the concept of downspeeding, or maximizing available engine torque while minimizing engine RPMs and fuel requirements. “By focusing on maximizing downspeeding, the fleet owner has the best chance of improving fuel efficiency,” explains Tom Lehman, product manager for Detroit Components. “Along with Detroit DD15 or
How truck manufacturers are making vehicle connectivity a value proposition
Uptime, fuel efficiency and safety remain top goals for fleets as they strive to make better, more informed decisions that will have a positive impact on their operations. “As they look for the insight needed to achieve those goals,” begins Greg Treinen, sales and marketing manager of connectivity at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), “fleets
2017 model year engines: What you need to know
With the New Year comes new engines, which meet the increasingly stringent EPA requirements and improve overall efficiency. There’s a lot to talk about, so we’re going to dispense with the editorial pleasantries and get down to brass tacks. New engine oil category recommendations The introduction of the new engine oil categories—API CK-4 (which replaces
