Automated, automatic transmissions & integrated powertrains
Delivering fuel to gas stations throughout northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas, Fleet Transit’s fleet of 50 tractors is faced daily with some of the nation’s heaviest stop and go traffic. The company was looking for ways to lower maintenance costs, eliminate driveline problems and increase fuel economy, notes Ken Glover, maintenance supervisor. It also wanted to improve safety and enhance driver recruitment and retention.
Detroit builds 500,000th Axle
Detroit Diesel Corp. built its 500,000th Detroit Steer Axle. Produced in Redford, Mich., Detroit axles are available in a range of configuration options and are compatible with all braking systems offered by Daimler Trucks. The product line includes steer axles with weight ratings up to 20,000 lbs., rear axles up to 23,000 lbs. and tandem rear axles with ratings up to 46,000 lbs.
Eaton manual transmissions available in NG-powered Freightliners
The Eaton lineup of manual transmissions is available as an option on Freightliner chassis equipped with Cummins Westport ISX-12 G heavy-duty natural gas engines.
Freightliner offers upgraded Eaton shifters
Cobra style shifters from Eaton are now available on select models of Freightliner vocational trucks equipped with Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated manual transmissions.
Navistar selects Dana axles and driveshafts
Steer axles, drive axles and driveshafts from Dana have been named standard and exclusive on the new International TerraStar 4×4 medium-duty truck.
Meritor adds new high-torque clutch
The Meritor aftermarket solutions portfolio is expanding by adding a high-torque 15.5-in. clutch to its current line for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Fleets can purchase the new clutch from warehouse distributors stocking Euclid-brand parts.
Eaton debuts rebuilder program
A new Eaton Authorized Rebuilder program for three independent aftermarket providers will offer rebuilds of heavy-duty transmissions using genuine Eaton components.
Allison automatics power change in Australian fleet
A major Australian transport company is pioneering the use of automatic transmissions in its fuel haulage division. Scotts Transport Industries has successfully tested two Allison 4500 Series transmissions in Western Star 4800 tractors hauling fuel tankers.
Ford using 3D imaging to improve quality
Engineers at Ford are employing photogrammetric pattern reader (PPR) technology to stitch together 9,000 images of truck axles during assembly for analysis.
Allison releases iPhone/iPad app
A tool for dealers and end-users, a new Allison Transmission app can provide streamlined access to commercial vehicle product data, including the ability to quickly identify product ratings based on vehicle application.
Penske Truck Rental adds Eaton UltraShift transmissions
The commercial truck rental fleet at Penske Truck Rental will now include 500 new Freightliner tractors equipped with Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS Multipurpose High Performance (MHP) automated transmissions.
Detroit inaugurates production of automated manual transmission
The start of production of the DT12 automated manual transmission for the North American truck market has begun. The DT12 will be available exclusively in the Freightliner Cascadia equipped with a Detroit DD15 engine.