The secrets to spec’ing your next vocational truck chassis
If you have ever found yourself with your hands on your knees, nose three inches from a model ship in a glass bottle, you have no doubt silently contemplated the same question everyone else has in this position – how did they possibly build that? It begins with preparation. As each combination of ship, bottle
Podcast: The State of Sustainable Fleets
In today’s episode of Fleet Future, we’re going to zoom out a bit from the electric truck discussion and talk about alternative fuels and sustainability in general. Why might fleets be interested, and how do they get started? A recently released study tackled some of those questions. The “State of Sustainable Fleets” report from Gladstein,
How the 3G sunset could impact your trucks’ ELDs
I know, even mentioning ELDs could make your skin crawl. While the transition for some fleets was trying, the digital benefits that come along with it can make the headaches worth it, as long as your technology of choice is in it for the long haul. If you were ahead of the ELD mandate requirement,
Predictive truck maintenance: The long road from concept to reality
Predictive maintenance is a practice that has captivated the trucking industry for years. The concept is simple: Rather than performing maintenance and repairs as a reaction to a malfunction, or based on intervals such as time or mileage, maintenance occurs when an algorithm predicts an impending failure. Though the idea is simple, the execution is
Traton to acquire Navistar
Following discussions between Navistar and Traton, Navistar’s board of directors confirmed that it will move forward with a transaction in which Traton would acquire Navistar for $44.50 per share in cash. Navistar’s board confirmed that an offer of $44.50 per share has the support of Navistar’s two largest shareholders. JP Morgan and PJT Partners are
Watch: Can you stop bulk engine oil from expiring?
Buying bulk engine oil for your trucks can be a great idea for those fleets looking to save a dollar – but it also means the Oil Expiration Executioner will be patiently waiting in the wings, ax in hand, ready to degrade and contaminate that bulk oil order with a single slice. Is there any way
Make truck tire replacement and repairs match your schedule
Fleets are essential; we didn’t need a pandemic to tell us that. However, being an essential business doesn’t mean business is easy. Budgets are still tight, and all of your biggest service headaches—most notably tires—still need to be replaced and maintained to get the most out of your trucks out on the road. Tire replacement
Kenworth electric T680E now available to order
Kenworth has announced a battery electric version of its Class 8 T680 truck, now available for order. The Kenworth T680E will enter into production in 2021, the company said. The zero-emission Kenworth T680E has an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on application, the company says. The T680E uses a CCS1 DC fast charger
Podcast: Kenworth on the new battery electric K270E, K370E
Following last month’s announcement that two Kenworth battery electric medium-duty trucks, the K270E and K370E, are now available for order, FE connected with John Luoma, director of product planning at Kenworth, to get additional details about these trucks, from the specs to the applications they are best suited for. Listen to the interview below: This
Slaying truck service challenges with the right software
Trucks are mighty computer-controlled, material-moving mammoths. When a monster of a monster problem rears its ugly head, it’s time for your service department to slay it and get your rolling iron back on the road. Of all the tools in your valiant technician’s quiver, the right scan tool software is one of the most important
Fleet profile: Newman Carriers is focused on dependability
For Newman Carriers, safety of equipment and well-trained drivers are among the keys to ongoing success.
An at-a-glance look at PACCAR OTA engine reprogramming
Peterbilt and Kenworth have both joined the OTA engine reprogramming space since the last time we covered this topic in 2018 (you can find that story here). Here’s a quick run-down on getting started with OTA updates from those companies: Peterbilt Peterbilt Class 8 trucks with a model year 2017 or newer PACCAR MX-13 and
