Ford expands truck lineup
Ford is expanding its commercial vehicle lineup for 2014 and is offering new information sources. The truck maker has set its commercial lineup for 2014 and among the announcements from the OEM is a new CNG/LPG-prepped engine for the F-150 half-ton pickup. Beginning last fall, the 2014 Ford F-150 equipped with a standard 3.7-liter V6
What’s the best pressure for the tires in your fleet?
Choosing the recommended tire pressure specification seems like a very simple process. There are load/inflation tables published by all the tire companies and easily found on their respective websites. Recommended tire pressure should always be based on the worst case load scenario for your vehicle. Even if you are running fully loaded only 10% of
HOLLAND offers landing gear lifetime warranty
SAF-HOLLAND has announced that it will provide a lifetime warranty on its HOLLAND Atlas 55, Atlas 65 and Mark V landing gear models. The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for as long as a customer owns the trailer and is part of the manufacturer’s 10-year NoLube landing gear option that eliminates the need
QuickShip from Horton earns customer praise
With 16 locations, including recent additions of warehouses in Raleigh, Boston, Sacramento, Orlando and Winnipeg, the QuickShip Warehouse Program from Horton now offers delivery and pickup services, emergency orders, and custom fabrication throughout the U.S. and Canada. Other QuickShip warehouse locations include Indianapolis; Atlanta; Dallas; Denver; Seattle; Los Angeles; Des Moines; Phoenix; Harrisburg; Calgary, and
Velociti rolls out ROI Calculator for technology deployments
Global provider of technology deployment services, Velociti Inc., has announced the availability of its new ROI–Savings Calculator. The online tool provides fleets with a clear indication of cost savings and faster return on investment possible by using experienced technicians and project management specialists for the installation and implementation of a variety of transportation technologies. “There
3M simplifies spraying of coatings
The family of 3M Accuspray System HVLP spray guns is growing with the addition of the new 3M Accuspray HG14 spray gun for the application of coatings requiring a 1.4 mm atomizing head. The HVLP system, which combines a replaceable atomizing head and 3M PPS technology, is designed to reduce solvent consumption. For paint removal,
Continental to expand tire production
Continental Truck Tires has announced plans to expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in the Czech Republic. Earlier this year, the company said it will invest $95 million in its North American truck and bus tire production facility and will bolster its investment in its largest European truck and bus tire production plant
Meritor WABCO enhances OnLane lane departure warning system
A new option for OnLane, the lane departure warning system from Meritor WABCO, provides the ability to record and save videos of safety events. The video-capturing feature is triggered by critical events such as sudden deceleration. When an event occurs, the system will capture forward-looking color video of the scene ahead for the ten seconds
Volvo begins construction of Customer Experience Track
Volvo’s New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Va., will soon be the site of a new Customer Experience Track, set to open during the third quarter of 2014. The track will feature a 1.1-mile paved road course and an off-highway area, allowing the OEM to showcase its Class 8 lineup during customer tours
TMW announces TransForum 2014 and 2015
Locations and dates have been announced by TMW Systems for its annual TransForum User Conference and Exhibition in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, TransForum will be held from Sept. 21 through 24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. In 2015, TransForum will be held Sept. 13 through 16 at the