Reman options
Today’s remanufactured parts provide cost-effective alternatives for fleets
Corrosion Costs & Control
While some fleets are simply accepting that corrosion will prevent them from getting the full design life out of components; others are actively taking steps to minimize costs associated with corrosion
An advanced classic
International introduces LoneStar sporting a new, yet familiar look
Equipment Technology: Test Drive the evolutionary T660
Despite their associated cost and hassles, the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 emissions regulations will, one day, be considered a boon to the trucking industry because they ushered in a host of new heavy-duty truck models that might have otherwise remained mere engineering drawings, at least for a few more years.
Fuel economy:Component weight savings
While increasing payload carrying capacity by specifying lightweight components and options is a standard practice for some fleets, a number of operations report that lower weight specs can lead to fuel savings as well.
The evolutionary T660
Despite their associated cost and hassles, the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 emissions regulations will, one day, be considered a boon to the trucking industry because they ushered in a host of new heavy-duty truck models that might have otherwise remained mere engineering drawings, at least for a few more years.
Cooling Systems
The increased heat load generated by emissions controlled engines makes maintenance of cooling systems more critical than it was in the past
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
Resale: Premium tractors
Among the many factors fleet managers consider when specifying new tractors is the projected resale value the equipment will have at the end of its service life.
Growing Sophistication
While new platform trailers still aren’t at the level of sophistication reached by many vans or reefers, but they have recently benefited from advanced technologies and designs
All kinds of loads
Parasitic loads, hotel loads, safety loads: other than the emissions system, nothing on today’s trucks has changed more than the electrical systems