Detroit’s new DD8 engine aims to tackle a variety of applications
Kelly Gedert and her team of Detroit product specialists stand before an arsenal of Freightliner trucks outfitted for everything from dump and delivery to flatbed and refuse. Under the hood, they share one important similarity—they’re all powered by the new Detroit DD8 engine. The 7.7-liter engine rounds out Detroit’s medium-duty and vocational power plant offering
National Fleet Products introduces ArtLift cargo-lifting solution
National Fleet Products has introduced the new AirLift cargo-lifting solution for commercial vehicles. The AriLift weighs less than 200 lbs., and at 11.81 in. and with a lift platform that flips vertically to slide inside the vehicle, is designed for easy storage, the company said. Features of the AirLift include: A 440-lb. lifting capacity that
Class 8 orders end 2017 on a high note
According to ACT Research Co., North American Class 8 orders ended 2017 by rising to a 37-month high of 37,500-plus units. Strong orders since September have boosted Class 8 backlogs, setting the stage for a healthy uptick in Class 8 production in 2018, ACT said. “The U.S. market was the primary driver of December’s Class
Hendrickson launches air disc brake wear indicator tool
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems has introduced a new air disc brake (ADB) wear indicator tool. The tool allows maintenance personnel to check brake pad and rotor thickness without removing the wheel or the brake pads from the caliper. “Regularly inspecting the thickness of your brake pads and rotors is important for maximizing the performance
Bendix introduces new air disc brake pads
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake has introduced the Bendix BX276 air disc brake (ADB) pad, which can be utilized as replacement friction for ADB22X and ADB22X-LT air disc brake systems on both tractors and trailers. The BX276 pad is available now through authorized Bendix dealerships and aftermarket distributors. Bendix also introduced the Bendix BX283 air disc brake
Avoiding lighting problems and CSA citations
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) lighting violations or safety concerns often result from intermittent flickering of lights, diodes being out on LED lights, voltage drop on double or triple trailer configurations and non-functioning lights on the trailer. “Just one inoperable lamp can make a law enforcement official suspect that the vehicle, the driver and the fleet
The newest Mercedes-Benz Sprinter goes from vehicle to integrated system solution
At a recent sneak preview of the new Sprinter model, held at its Sprinter Innovation Campus in Germany, Mercedes-Benz Vans was focused on the industry segments that the third generation of its commercial van is designed to serve. Along with passenger transport applications, the company noted that trade, service and delivery sectors are in need of
EROAD offers vehicle inspection reporting tool
EROAD has introduced EROAD Inspect, an in-vehicle Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) reporting tool. “Inspect DVIR uses the same EROAD in-vehicle ELD hardware used to ensure Hours of Service logs compliance to lead drivers through a simple and methodical inspection process,” said Norm Ellis, president of EROAD North America. “Drivers reporting defects on Inspect save
Why you might want to focus on FA-4 engine oil
With a year of the new American Petroleum Institute (API) CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories under the industry’s belt, you have, most likely, switched your fleet over to the CK-4 formulation, as that was the engine OEM-approved backward compatible formula. The transition to FA-4 formulations for 2017 engines, on the other hand, has been a
Respect, investment and a focus on safety create a winning culture at Halvor Lines
Headquartered in Superior, Wisc., Halvor Lines is often referred to as the “Superior Fleet,” a nickname it aims to live up to every day. “We’re always implementing new ways to make the lives of our drivers and customers better,” says Adam Lang, the fleet’s chief risk officer. “Our aim is nothing less than to transform
