How remote diagnostics stay on top of service issues
While OEMs will share their proprietary service data through Right to Repair, they have also continued to develop their respective remote diagnostics offerings to better diagnose a truck’s problems. In fact, Remote diagnostic systems are now offered in some form by all the major truck and engine OEMs. These systems collect diagnostic data on the
Where we are in speed limiter adoption
A proposed rule to mandate the use of speed limiting devices on heavy-duty trucks was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 7, 2016, officially opening the 60-day comment period on the rule. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released the proposed rule Aug. 26, which would require trucks weighing more than 26,000 lbs. to
Kenworth adds set-forward front axle configuration to T880 lineup
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced the addition of a set-forward front axle configuration to its lineup of T880 trucks. The new configuration, named the T880S, is designed for fleet and truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications where every incremental pound of payload delivered contributes directly to the bottom line, the company said. “The
Winterization warrior: Battle the elements with these equipment solutions
The blistering dog days of summer burn off into crisp, cool nights. A chill creeps down your spine when you leave for work without a jacket. The air smolders with the smell of burning leaves and the trees reflect a kaleidoscope of color as your productive rigs roll down the road. You know what’s coming.
How Pan American Express carefully chooses equipment, operational practices
While NAFTA, the 1993 trade deal linking the United States, Canada and Mexico, has become a political issue in this election year, politicians and trucking industry observers alike need to look no further than to Pan American Express Inc. (Panamex) to see how cross-border trade can provide jobs and an economic boost. The motor carrier,
Volvo unveils SuperTruck, touts fuel efficiency advancements
Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled its new SuperTruck demonstrator, which the company announced has achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88%, exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program. According to Volvo, the SuperTruck tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70%—exceeding 12 MPG, with some test runs showing more than 13 MPG—in
Driven by the desire to do more: The 2018 Freightliner New Cascadia
The goal was a 5% improvement in fuel efficiency over what is now dubbed the “Classic” Cascadia Evolution. A lofty goal, considering the already impressive fuel economy offered by the Cascadia Evolution. Yet, when it came time for Freightliner to unveil the 2018 New Cascadia, 5% was in the rearview mirror and it had practically faded
The value of refrigerated telematics data integration
We live in a data-driven world. Data is driving decision-making in all facets of business, and the trucking industry is no exception. Today’s fleet owners and managers are under unprecedented pressure to control costs and improve productivity, and many rely on data from their transport management systems to direct their operations. Temperature management telematics solutions
How over-the-air engine reprograming will change the way your fleet operates
In the same way that your smartphone’s apps update over your provider’s network, some 2017 model-year heavy-duty engines will sport that same over-the-air (OTA) update capability. International launched OTA updates via a Wi-Fi network last year and explained that OTA updates will migrate over to cellular networks. Last month, Detroit announced Connect Remote Updates, which
Demistifying CK-4 and FA-4 oils: What you need to know about compatibility, and more
The most important thing that fleets need to know about CK-4 oils, according to Len Badal, global commercial brand manager for Chevron Lubricants, is that they are fully compatible, and there should be no concern if the two are mixed…
