Ford using 3D imaging to improve quality
Engineers at Ford are employing photogrammetric pattern reader (PPR) technology to stitch together 9,000 images of truck axles during assembly for analysis.
Updated thoughts on early tire removals
There’s big money to be saved by keeping tires in service until their full treadlife is realized.
Not your daddy’s tires
Today’s low rolling resistance tires are designed to optimize fuel efficiency while delivering satisfactory traction and durability.
Delivering efficiently
PepsiCo North America Beverages is fielding fleet technology that helps improve productivity and fuel efficiency, and enhance cost effectiveness.
PacLease, Kenworth Sales and Blu LNG offer LNG rentals
Through a new program from PacLease, its Salt Lake City-based franchise Kenworth Sales Co. and Blu LNG, also known as TransFuels, fleets operating along the I-84 and I-15 corridors from Las Vegas through Utah, Idaho and eastern Oregon can now rent Kenworth trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Detroit inaugurates production of automated manual transmission
The start of production of the DT12 automated manual transmission for the North American truck market has begun. The DT12 will be available exclusively in the Freightliner Cascadia equipped with a Detroit DD15 engine.
Dana adds ratios to rear axle models
Expanded Spicer ring and pinion gear offerings for Dana 44 and Dana 60 model rear axles have been announced by Dana Holding Corporation.
ASE to debut Auto Maintenance and Light Repair certification
Designated as G1, this new specialty certification measures a technician’s knowledge over a wide range of automotive systems as it relates to maintenance and light repair.
Optimum brake and friction selection
To maximize performance and investment, it is essential that fleets choose the right friction materials and braking systems for their trucks.
Adding it up
For Tri State Transportation, a pound saved is a penny earned.