Spec’ing truck components
From fuel efficiency to driver satisfaction to profitability, there is much for fleets to consider when spec’ing components on new vehicles.
Succeeding on all fronts
M&M Transport Services relies on effective communication with suppliers to get the job done.
Meritor mobile lab provides field-testing
A Meritor Vehicle Dynamics mobile laboratory, outfitted with chassis development testing equipment, is traveling throughout North America to bring testing capabilities to U.S. government and independent test sites.
Federal-Mogul adds Abex reduced stopping distance brake block
The new Abex RSD drum brake block includes three application-specific formulations engineered to enhance overall performance while meeting the new FMVSS reduced stopping distance requirements.
How much is enough?
Training that helps each employee grow his or her skills and knowledge to better perform the current job is appreciated as a benefit, increasing employee loyalty and retention, and helping attract the best possible talent.
‘Best solutions’
Best Cartage and its sister operations are using the right fleet management tools to provide effective solutions for customers.
NHTSA, DOT propose ESC standard for heavy-duty trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rulemaking that would require electronic stability control systems on heavy-duty vehicles weighing more than 26,000 lbs.
Meritor WABCO ESC helps OEMs meet NHTSA regs
SmarTrac Electronic Stability Control, first introduced by Meritor WABCO in 2005, can help ensure truck tractors and motor coaches are able to meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-proposed standard on electronic stability control systems for heavy vehicles.
Fras-le introduces work truck fleet disc brake pad program
The new work truck and fleet disc brake pad program for the North American aftermarket includes a complete line of hydraulic and air disc brake pads for class Class 1-8 vehicles and is positioned to help warehouse distributors expand friction sales into new markets.
New Cat CT15 engine boosts Power of CT660 vocational truck
The new Cat CT15 engine joins the CT11 and CT13 as the third engine option for the Cat CT660 vocational truck. The 15-liter engine is available with as much as 550 HP and 1,850 ft.-lb. of torque, which the maker said will power the Class 8 truck through heavy-hauling jobs and demanding terrain.