Five truck trend takeaways from June
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from June focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Freightliner offers additional cab configurations for new Cascadia
Freightliner’s new Cascadia truck is now available in mid-roof cab configurations for regional overnight haulers and segments such as bulk haul and flat beds. The configurations include 48-, 60- and 72-in. mid-roof XT sleeper cabs in both 116- and 126-in. BBC platforms. All three configurations offer two levels of aerodynamic packages, the Aero or AeroX,
Detroit launches over-the-air parameter programming, firmware updates
Fleets with the new Freightliner Cascadia spec’d with a Detroit engine will soon be able to utilize the full over-the-air functionality of Detroit Connect Remote Updates, including the ability to remotely and securely program select engine parameters and accept Detroit-initiated firmware updates. Enabled by the newly developed, cellular-based Detroit Connect platform, Remote Updates provides over-the-air
Five truck trend takeaways from August
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from August focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Isuzu begins production on 2018 FTR
Production has begun on the 2018 Isuzu FTR, the company announced. The truck is being produced at a new Spartan Motors facility in Charlotte, Mich. The FTR is powered by Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC 5.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine, which generates 520 lbs./ft. of torque and 215 HP, and carries a B10 durability rating of 375,000 miles—meaning
Isuzu announces production start for 2018 FTR
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that production of its 2018 FTR Class 6 medium-duty truck will begin in May. The company will begin accepting orders in April. “This truck’s combination of low-cab-forward design and Class 6 GVWR gives it fantastic maneuverability and visibility along with the ability to carry more cargo than
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
Babcox Media announces the launch of ‘Telematics Talk’
Babcox Media has announced the launch of Telematics Talk, the latest media offering within the company’s extensive portfolio of brands. Featuring a website (telematicstalk.com) and weekly eNewsletter, Telematics Talk focuses exclusively on the burgeoning telematics industry. Telematics refers to vehicle systems that allow or facilitate the transmission of computerized information or data. According to a recent
August’s five truck trend takeaways
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from August focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
On the road: Fleet Equipment’s ongoing web series
It’s cliché to talk about how quickly the world moves today, but it’s none-the-less true; especially in the heavy-duty trucking and media industries. Whether you’re a fleet manager or a magazine editor, we can all agree that our professional lives are experiencing communication overload. Phone calls, emails, texts, tweets, likes—the messages are never-ending, and it can
