Dana bolsters service organization
Dana Holding Corp. said it will strengthen its North American field sales and service organization, in addition to working with customers to support down trucks with local inventory sources, new training resources, a dedicated call center, a website and other customer interfaces.
Ease of servicing automatic transmissions
Considering the increased acceptance of automatic transmissions in medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as vocations, we explored the availability of service information that might help our readers.
Eaton improves efficiencies with hybrid power system
Eaton Corp. announced a number of enhancements the company said will increase the fuel economy, performance and payback of its hybrid power system for commercial vehicles.
WABCO OptiDrive technology boosts fuel economy
The company said its OptiDrive system, with automated manual transmission technology, improves vehicle control and reduces fuel consumption by as much as 5% through optimized gear shifting; it also improves driver effectiveness.
Meritor expands aftermarket operations with Singapore HQ
Meritor Inc. recently opened its new ASEAN Aftermarket Distribution and Customer Service Center in Jurong Town, Singapore. The facility will provide commercial vehicle axle, brake, driveline and suspension parts to distributors in the region, along with thousands of end-user truck operators.
New Detroit Transmission completes integrated powertrain line
The 12-speed, direct- or over-drive automated transmission combines a traditional clutch-actuated manual gearbox with high-speed, computer-controlled shift and clutch actuators, which automatically and seamlessly selects the right shift pattern for fuel economy and engine power, according to the company.
Allison Transmission launches Excellence program
The Allison Excellence program implements key performance metrics for Allison authorized distributors that are designed to provide customers with the fastest, most accurate and cost-effective transmission service.
Consider reman axles & transmissions
Remanufactured parts, which are “greener” and more cost-effective, are an alternative for fleets when the cost of new components no longer makes sense.
Meritor extends driveline aftermarket warranty to two years
Meritor extended the aftermarket warranty on Meritor Permalube and Meritor XTended Lube drivelines from the industry standard of one year to two years for driveline purchases made after Feb.1, 2012.
Eaton ups reman transmission warranty for vocational models
Warranty coverage for the lineup of Eaton Fuller Reman and Eaton Fuller Flex Reman vocational transmissions has increased from 18 months to 2 years, following the announcement in 2011 of a similar expanded warranty coverage for all Reman and Flex Reman linehaul transmissions.
Allison Transmission releases new 1350 model
The 1350 model will provide an option within the company’s 1000 Series models for towing capacity of up to 30,000 lbs. It will be offered within the highway series, rugged duty series emergency vehicle series, pupil transport/shuttle series, motorhome series and the specialty series.
Daimler adds Detroit axles to powertrain lineup
Daimler Trucks North America’s new line of Detroit axles is compatible with all braking systems offered by the company and includes a wide range of configuration options, including steer axles, tandem rear axles and single rear axles.