Sloan products designed to reduce maintenance
Sloan Transportation Products developed a sealed plug that, when combined with the receptacle, provides a secure and contaminant-free connection between tractor and trailer, the company said.
Spring Time Spec suspension for trouble-free performance
Sure, today’s heavy-duty suspension systems are fairly trouble free. But, any suspension system, whether on a truck, tractor, dolly or trailer, is going to give you trouble if you try using it outside its design parameters or simply ignore routine maintenance.
Kenworth Introduces New T660 Model
Kenworth Truck Co. recently introduced its new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic model, which will be available for customer delivery with the new 2007 engines.
Peterbilt offers new technical advancements
Peterbilt announced that it is in the process of developing advanced technologies to help customers optimize fuel consumption through reduced idling, alternative power sources and route optimization.
Think Of It As A System
Although the components of high-power electrical systems in today’s heavy-duty trucks – starters, batteries, alternators and cables – are very robust and designed to operate without problems for many thousands of miles,they are, unfortunately, not trouble free.
Volvo Group unveils hybrid technology
The Volvo Group presents an efficient hybrid solution for heavy vehicles, which offers fuel savings up to 35 percent, the company said.
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies launches RouteMax
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies launched the next generation in cold plate technology with it RouteMax pilot program, the company said.
New Sprinter van offers improved versatility, safety
Eleven years and approximately 1.3 million units later (30,000 units in North America alone), the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, now has a successor.
Ed Richardson promotes family atmosphere, open communications
A family atmosphere, effective communications and an emphasis on training and promoting from within are important factors that allow Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) to enjoy a comparatively low turnover rate in its maintenance department.
TMC Marks 50th Anniversary
Progress in data communications and vehicle reporting maintenance standards have been impressive, according to executives reflecting on some of the recent accomplishments of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Assns. as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.