Understanding irregular tire wear
Every fleet tire manager has similar goals of maximizing tire removal mileage. The biggest issue is to reduce and minimize tire irregular wear. Tire tread irregular wear conditions will lead to premature tire removals and also reduced fuel economy. When tires are not wearing smoothly and evenly fuel economy will drop dramatically. There are many
Kenworth releases K270, K370 cabover brochure
The 12-page Kenworth K270 and K370 Cabover Brochure provides comprehensive product information, including detailed specifications for the PACCAR PX-7 6.7-liter engine, engine equipment and transmissions, gross axle weight rating, suspensions, wheels/tires/brakes, frame, cab, electrical system, paint and options. Also shown are K270 and K370 dimensions for cab to axle, axle to end of frame, wheelbase,
Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 on the road today
Recently, Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 prototype was debuted in Germany. It is an autonomous semi that drives itself—but is not a “driver-less” vehicle. The demonstration truck had a number of proprietary technologies, some of which are available today that will change the way vehicles are driven in the future. According to Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, member
Kenworth medium-duty cabovers available for order
Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers with extensive new exterior and interior enhancements are available for order. Kenworth’s K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers are for pick-up-and-delivery operations, food and beverage companies, furniture hauling, landscape businesses and street sweeping and striping, among other applications, said the manufacturer. Kenworth noted that the cabovers are especially
Tire noise: Sounds of (almost) silence
If you’ve been an observant motorist for 20 years or more, you may remember when truck tires were noisy. Much has changed in recent years and one benefit of modern tire technology is that linehaul radials are now almost universally quiet—to the point that the noise generated by rolling down the interstate under load is
FCCC announces partnership with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles
Looking to expand into the growing paratransit market, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is partnering with ARBOC Specialty Vehicles on the co-development of a low-floor, rear-engine custom chassis.
Raising the bar
Beyond consumer showrooms where pick-up trucks remain highly popular, Ford, GM and Ram remain focused on serving the needs of commercial users of their light-duty offerings.
The right specs pay resale dividends
When buying new equipment, the best strategy is to plan for resale
Hino set to launch U.S. COE models
The Class 5 cabover models fitted with Hino’s 5-liter J05E Series engine, rated 210 HP and 440 ft.-lb. of torque, will be available with a diesel (model 195) or diesel-electric hybrid (model 195h) powertrain. Both models feature a North American standard 33-in. frame rail width, a 56,900-PSI frame, and a standard center mounted rear fuel tank.
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.