Fuller aftermarket clutch kits now in one convenient package
Eaton Corp. has made ordering of replacement kits for Fuller clutches simpler and faster by combining key clutch and transmission components into one convenient package, the company said. Kits are available for the RT Series and FR Series for both of Eaton’s Easy-Pedal and Solo clutch designs.
Driver retention: Transmissions
There’s simply no question about it — some of the latest heavy-duty truck transmission technologies, including automated designs, can help fleets attract and retain drivers.
Get it right
Drivetrain choices start by understanding the mission of the vehicle
Shifting Trend
Truckers are a tradition-bound lot who, for the most part, shy away from equipment that’s unfamiliar, overly technical or just plain futuristic.
Shifting demands
What’s not to like about automated mechanical transmissions (AMT)? Many drivers like them because they’re easier to drive than conventional mechanical designs.
ArvinMeritor updates hybrid truck users on Dual-Mode Diesel-Electric Drivetrains for Class 8 vehicles
Last week at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Seattle, ArvinMeritor Inc. presented its latest information on the development of its dual-mode diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks. ArvinMeritor is a leader in the development of dual-mode diesel-electric drivetrains, which have both mechanical and electrical propulsion systems for meeting the low-emissions, high-torque-output needs of the heavy-duty vehicle market.
ArvinMeritor launches production of remanufactured trailer axles to meet customers’ needs
ArvinMeritor Inc. has added a major new component to its portfolio of quality remanufactured components –– trailer axles –– initially targeted at the North American intermodal motor carriers.
Dana Corp’s Spicer driveshaft available on Freightliner LLC vehicles
Dana Corp. announced that its Spicer driveshaft assemblies are now available on Freightliner LLC’s North American commercial vehicles.
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Roadranger extends Extended Protection Plan
Fleets and owner-operators may now purchase extended warranties on Eaton and Dana drivetrain components, the company said.
Roadranger.com now features point and click clutch selection
A new interactive clutch selector is now available online at Roadranger.com to help maintenance professionals select and order genuine Fuller replacement clutches. The Fuller Aftermarket Clutch Selector provides customized results based on application, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), truck year, engine, torque and transmission input shaft size.
Idealease selects Fuller UltraShift for MD specs
Eaton Corp. said the company’s Fuller UltraShift HV (Highway Value) automated transmission has been named the preferred specification for all future North American medium-duty vehicle transactions at Idealease Inc. of Barrington, Ill.