Buying replacement parts
When buying replacement parts, six market trends have emerged, which are impacting the dynamic commercial vehicle aftermarket.
Cooling Systems: old maintenance problems, new technology
Manufacturers have addressed many cooling system problems, but regular maintenance is still important
Clear the air with retrofit DPFs
…and clean the DPFs currently in your fleet
Fuel efficiency: Engine electronics
While diesel engine development activity has been focusedfor many years on meeting emissions standards, there is little doubt thatengine electronics have also continued to evolve.
Spend a little time save a lot
The demand for creature comforts in sleepers will not goaway,so fleet managers need to decide what to use to supply power
Exterior lighting
Spec’d right, the upfront cost of LEDs can be justified by a lower overall cost of ownership
Heavy-duty OBD is coming
The latest onboard diagnostics will monitor emission systems on 2010 engines
Sterling LNG trucks go into service
The air surrounding the seaports at Long Beach and Los Angeles, Calif., is probably a bit clearer now, two months after Daimler Trucks North America began delivering 232 natural gas fueled daycab tractors
Keeping up appearances
Wheels need proper maintenance to look and perform their best –– and new wheelend technology provides a finished package
For fuel efficiency: Automatic/automated transmissions
For an increasing number of on-highway fleet operations, automatic and automated manual transmissions are becoming standard specifications.
Maintenance primer
Chassis, drivetrain and suspension manufacturers remind fleets that following basic rules when servicing components helps keep trucks on the road and out of service bays
Working closely
For TransWood Inc., supplier partnerships help enhance safety and efficiency