Creating an advantage
Since 1933, Western Distributing Transportation Corp. has been fielding a fleet that promotes a positive image, employing sound and cost effective purchasing practices and treating drivers like family.
Choose the right alternator for longer battery life
Fleets that have experienced problems with short-lived batteries would do well to rethink their choice of alternators.
Spec’ing for operational advantages: hybrid trucks
Building a business case for alternative powertrains in on-highway Class 8 commercial vehicles is a complex task. Along with potential fuel saving benefits, the return on investment equation must also take into consideration total cost of ownership, productivity, safety and cargo capacity, among other factors. Working toward that goal, and using its expertise as a
A new era begins
To power the next generation of its F-Series Super Duty pickups in 2011, Ford Motor Co. has designed, tested and will now manufacture its own 6.7-L turbocharged V-8 diesel engine. The new powerplant will replace the Navistar-built engines Ford has used in its F-Series pickups since 1979. The new Ford diesel, which will be manufactured
Exceeding expectations
Detroit Diesel’s new DD15 engine gets high marks for ease of ride and fuel efficiency
Rexroth hydrostatic fan drive system features gear motor/pump design
Rexroth said its hydrostatic fan drive provides maximum fan speed independent of the engine speed. It can be used in a variety of applications, thanks to the incorporation of Rexroth’s new F series pump and motor technology. The Rexroth hydrostatic fan drive works in a wide range of ambient temperature conditions, from -40 degrees F to 212 degrees F (-40 degrees C to +100 degrees C). The Rexroth hydrostatic fan drives can be used in applications including construction machines, agriculture and forestry vehicles, and road and rail vehicles, the company said.
Purolator announces line of heavy-duty automotive filters
Purolator Filters NA LLC has announced a complete line of automotive filters – oil, air, fuel, cabin, and transmission filters and breathers, and PCV valves – for automotive, light truck and heavy-duty applications.
I told you diesel was winning
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