Five truck trend takeaways from February
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 February focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Maintenance- and headache-free truck ownership
When you buy an upscale vehicle, more and more come with all future maintenance included. The automobile manufacturers want to support more captive work for the dealers, control the customer and the maintenance of the vehicle with the full circle of ownership, and the next sale. Included is all maintenance including tires and some options.
Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week 2017—Walk the trade show floor
The expo hall of this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week was packed with exciting new equipment, expanded product lines and advanced service offerings. Fleet Equipment hit the show floor to bring you the equipment sights and exhibitor sounds. Get ready for a glimpse into the heavy-duty aftermarket future on this episode of Fleet Equipment’s On
Redline Detection provides Diagnostic Leak Detector to Volvo, Mack dealers
Redline Detection has been chosen by Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks to provide essential equipment that will be used to service Volvo and Mack branded trucks at all Volvo and Mack dealer network locations, including the new Volvo Mack HD PowerSmoke Diagnostic Leak Detector. RELATED: Take a photo tour of a Mack and Volvo
Why leveraging truck telematics leads to better fleet control
Telematics can best be described as a type of information technology that deals with the long-distance transmission of computerized information; it gives fleet managers a way to keep their “eyes” on trucks and cargo on the road. Over the last several years the technology has become a key component for more comprehensive fleet management and
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
What you need to know about adapting to API CK-4, FA-4
In March of 2016 the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced that it had approved two new diesel engine oil standards: API CK-4 and API FA-4. Dec. 1, 2016 marked the first day these oils became available for fleets. Basic information “[The new oil categories] are designed with improved oxidation resistance, shear stability and aeration control,”
Fueling choices: Fleets’ use of alternative fuels continues to increase
It is clear that growth in the use of alternative fuel and electric vehicles by fleets continues to expand. At the same time, an ongoing concern about the availability of a fueling and charging infrastructure is still giving some fleets a reason to hold off on deploying the latest offerings from a range of manufacturers.
XL Hybrids introduces XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle upfit
XL Hybrids Inc. has launched the XLP plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) upfit for medium-duty applications. The XLP will be an electrified ship-through upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from leading OEMs, and will provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO2 emissions,
