Creature comforts: Driver needs are the focus of the latest cabs and sleepers
If the latest Class 8 on-highway models from truck manufacturers have one thing in common, it’s that the driver’s point of view was central to their design. “We started with driver clinics several years before our new LT Series models were introduced,” says Jim Nachtman, product marketing director of on-highway trucks at International Trucks.
What fleets need to know as we march toward full ELD Mandate compliance
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start looking for an ELD solution now. Here are three things to consider when shopping around for an ELD.
Noregon updates JPRO Professional, unveils Virtual Truck
Noregon announced the first major update of the year for its in-shop diagnostic and repair solution, JPRO Professional 2018 v1. The release includes an improved NextStep troubleshooting and repair module, an education portal, a virtual truck for hands-on learning, and increased bi-directional tests, the company explained. NextStep underwent enhancements to provide tighter integration with JPRO
Three truck technology takeaways from a chat with Daimler Trucks Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Nielsen hosted an online media roundtable recently to provide an update on DTNA’s 2017, an outlook for 2018 and ruminate on the impact that technology and equipment trends are having on DNTA and the heavy-duty marketplace as a whole. Let’s get the numbers out of
National Fleet Products introduces Mad EasyLoad Hoist
National Fleet Products has unveiled the Mad EasyLoad Hoist. The 12-volt electric hoist is an alternative to post-mounted cranes. The EasyLoad’s boom can move on two axes, sliding laterally up to 8 ft., depending on the vehicle, and extending up to 45.5 in. in length. There is both a heavy-duty and light-duty variation available. The
How to identify and repair an issue with a spring suspension
Durability is one of trailer spring suspensions’ claims to fame, with spring suspensions often outlasting the life of the trailer. That’s not to say it’s a “spec it and forget it” component. On the contrary, according to Collin Parker, engineering project manager for Hutchens Industries, the number one reason for premature spring suspension failures is
Get your efficiency bearings
When considering axles that boost your efficiency, you’d likely want to extend those efficiency gains out to your wheel end through the spec’ing of high-efficiency bearings for that extra fraction of fuel efficiency gain. While a fraction of a percentage might not seem like a lot for one truck, spread it out across your entire
Volvo Trucks’ North American dealer network surpasses 100 Certified Uptime Centers
Volvo Trucks’ North American dealer network now consists of more than 100 Certified Uptime Centers. To qualify as a Volvo Certified Uptime Center, a dealer location must be fully proficient in 28 key categories related to efficient service and repair, according to Volvo. They range from consistent use of proven diagnostic tools to workshop organization, as
Detroit Connect makes over-the-air Remote Updates available for the new Freightliner Cascadia
Detroit Connect Remote Updates are now available for the new Freightliner Cascadia spec’d with Detroit engines. With Remote Updates, fleets can now make over-the-air engine parameter changes on one or more trucks and download Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) reports without having to physically touch the vehicle. “Our goal is to help trucks stay on
Mahle releases three new products in FluidPro line
Mahle Service Solutions has announced the release of three new products in its FluidPro line. The FluidPro VOX-14HD Oil Exchange System (seen above) uses air to purge used oil from the vehicle’s filter and oil passages while the oil pan is evacuated and replaced with clean oil. The machine makes the oil change process virtually
