Tough gets tougher: Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty
Summer was made for blockbusters: big jobs tackled by game-changing trucks. When faced with seemingly insurmountable vocational tasks, Ford Trucks stacked the deck in its favor with the new 2017 F-Series Super Duty, which is poised to tackle even more difficult tasks than its namesake implies, thanks to a fully boxed frame comprised of more than
Ford introduces 2017 Super Duty chassis cab lineup
Ford Motor Co. has introduced its 2017 Super Duty chassis cab lineup, which includes the F-350, F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs. Highlights of the 2017 lineup, according to Ford, include: best-in-class front gross axle weight rating of 7,500 lbs.; a gross combined weight rating of best-in-class 40,000 lbs. – meaning a fully loaded Super Duty chassis cab and trailer can carry
Truck technology and total cost of ownership
For medium-duty fleets, considering all the factors in technology maintenance and repair is a proven path to lowering costs. In many ways, medium-duty trucks are becoming technology platforms. While their main purpose remains to carry goods for pick-up and delivery operations, and parts and supplies for a wide range of field service businesses, they are
It’s no accident: Collision mitigation adoption is gaining ground
Advanced safety systems continue to drive into fleets. With major fleets like UPS announcing that they are making collision mitigation systems a standard spec on all Class 8 models going forward, it’s only a matter of time before these safety systems become as commonplace as the seatbelt. The fact is that collision mitigation systems work.
Freightliner unveils autonomous Inspiration Truck
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck to several hundred international news media, trucking industry analysts and officials. Want to take a ride in Freightliner’s new autonomous truck? Click here to watch a ride along video from Fleet Equipment. The Freightliner Inspiration Truck is the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to operate on
Wabco highlights safety technologies
Wabco Holdings Inc., a supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, will showcase its safety technologies at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 in Hanover, Germany, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. According to the company,Wabco will demonstrate its products and systems that help commercial vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators worldwide to significantly improve
Empire Express deploys technology and the right equipment, fields trained drivers to meet expectations
Empire Express has always had an excellent long-term safety record, says Tim Gatlin, president and chief executive officer of the Memphis-based general commodities and contract carrier. “As a specialist in hauling hazardous materials and time sensitive freight,” he adds, “we’re always looking for ways to refine our practices and improve our performance.” A good deal
The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Earlier this week Mercedes-Benz introduced its new Sprinter van. According to Volker Mornhiweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, “The new Sprinter is a pioneer in new technologies, offering lower cost of ownership and exemplary safety.” The 2014MY Sprinter Van has a new look and is now even more economical, safer and environmentally friendly.
MATS roundup
Missed this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with major announcements from the show floor.
Handheld devices
Newer, lower priced handheld devices are designed to be rugged enough to handle the demands of mobile operations and now have larger, better screens for viewing forms and entering data.