Let’s talk progress!
Some of you may recall the iconic drawings of detective Dick Tracy, of comic book fame, talking into his wristwatch—most likely relaying valuable information back to headquarters. I doubt that when those drawings were penned anyone looking at them thought that some day we’d have the capability to talk into wristwatch type-devices. Yet here we
FE On the Road: Freightliner autonomous truck ride along
You’ve read all about the autonomous Freightliner Inspiration truck, now hop in the passenger seat as Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan takes you inside the cab and talks to Martin Daum, President & CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, for a look at how autonomous technology may impact the heavy-duty trucking world today and in the
Freightliner Trucks announces new Hardest Working City
The American economy continues to improve, with some markets leading the way that are worthy of acknowledging, according to Freightliner Trucks. The OE believes cities would not be able to thrive as abundantly without work trucks and those who operate them. The Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities program salutes cities spearheading community growth and innovation. The
Freightliner unveils autonomous Inspiration Truck
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck to several hundred international news media, trucking industry analysts and officials. Want to take a ride in Freightliner’s new autonomous truck? Click here to watch a ride along video from Fleet Equipment. The Freightliner Inspiration Truck is the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to operate on
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Receives Autonomous Vehicle License
At a ceremony at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval officially granted the first license for an autonomous commercial truck to operate on an open public highway in the United States to Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). At the event, hosted by DTNA President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Daum, Gov. Sandoval took
Bold, meet efficiency: The Western Star 5700XE rolls out
“Bold,” “burly” and “workhorse” are just a few adjectives that often describe Western Star’s hard-working trucks. You can add “efficient” to that long list of superlatives as the Western Star 5700XE rolls off the line and onto roads across the country. The 5700XE is Western Star’s first fully aerodynamic truck, and it’s the marriage of
Yokohama’s commercial tire lineup now available in Freightliner’s Data Book
Fleets purchasing new Freightliner trucks can now equip them with Yokohama Tire Corp.’s complete line of commercial truck tires. “All our truck tires, including ultra wide-base, drive, trailer and steer/all-position, are now an option in Freightliner’s Data Book,” said Rick Phillips, Yokohama Tire Corp.’s vice president of sales. “This means when fleet owners are deciding
The latest in OE natural gas offerings
Revised in the fall of 2014, the Heavy-duty Truck and Bus Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Roadmap by the California Hybrid, Efficient and Advanced Truck (CalHEAT) Research Center operated by CALSTART concludes that, “The recent increase in supply of natural gas in the United States along with a highly attractive price point, nearly half that of
Investing in aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency
Wind resistance is a total drag—literally. Wind resistance is one of the top forces working against the truck as it runs down the road. (The other factors being: grade resistance; tire rolling resistance; and engine accessory and/or drivetrain losses, according to Cummins MPG Guide: “Secrets of better fuel economy”.) Did you know that every 2%
Freightliner highlights new options for 122SD truck
Freightliner Trucks showcased several new options for its 122SD truck. The flagship of the Freightliner severe-duty line of vocational trucks, the 122SD is ideal for heavy, oversized loads, and can be configured for a variety of severe-duty options, including oil/gas field services, concrete mixing, specialty/heavy-haul, crane, dump and towing/recovery, said the company. The new options
Freightliner Trucks recognizes America’s Hardest Working Cities
Vocational truck operators provide essential services that help revitalize communities, and Freightliner Trucks believes it’s time to celebrate these accomplishments. During an event at the 2015 Work Truck Show, the North American market leader in vocational trucks announced the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities program to recognize the role vocational trucks, and the men and
Webasto SmarTemp Control available as Freightliner factory-installed option
Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America Inc. announced that, beginning March 2, Freightliner Cascadia and Cascadia Evolution trucks can roll off of the production line equipped with Webasto’s digital SmarTemp Control. Designed to work exclusively with Webasto’s Air Top 2000 ST bunk air heater, Webasto’s SmarTemp Control delivers precise temperature control with a rotary dial