Torc Robotics CEO Michael Fleming talks autonomous truck commercialization
As autonomous trucking technology blazes a trail toward the highways, it is only natural to greet this technology with a certain degree of skepticism. Technology, like people, has to earn our trust. As a society, technology has changed our behavior in profound ways as soon as we learn to trust it. (Now, we’re all getting
What does the heavy-duty repair industry look like?
That’s one of the questions we asked ourselves as we dove into our second edition of the State of Heavy-Duty Repair. Our goal was to provide a deep dive into the industry, and to do this we surveyed hundreds of shop owners, fleet managers, technicians, and others across the United States and Canada. We think
Volvo Group announces investment in expanded U.S. Uptime Center
The Volvo Group announced a $41 million investment in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad to purchase and expand the building housing of its U.S. Uptime Center, which will now also serve as the new global headquarters for Volvo Financial Services (VFS). The expansion of the building, which is about two miles from VFS’s currently leased location,
Are EVs sticking around for the long-haul?
It seems there isn’t a shortage of things we can find to disagree on. Everyone has their own view (and a side that opposes them), and the trucking industry is no exception. But not being able to see eye to eye on hot topics isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it may just lead
Fullbay Cares initiative supports charitable organizations
Fullbay continued its practice of providing educational resources, marketing support and nearly $30,000 in donations to deserving charitable organizations through its Fullbay Cares initiative in 2021. Established in 2020 as a way to give back to the heavy-duty community, Fullbay Cares chooses one organization per month to not only provide a monetary donation, but also bring more
Why You Shouldn’t Forget about Fuel Filters
Every fleet revolves around routine maintenance. Without it, not only do costs increase, but you lose out on some of your most valuable resources: time and trust. There’s no doubt that routine tasks like oil and tire changes are on maintenance to-do lists. But in many cases, one critical component is left forgotten – until
What does OEM approval mean for transmission fluids?
By Darryl Purificati, Sr. Technical Advisor, OEM/Automotive at HollyFrontier Lubricants & Specialties, which includes the Petro-Canada Lubricants brand Transmission fluids are some of the most complex driveline fluids and are formulated differently depending on the transmission they will be used in. They perform a range of functions such as lubrication, heat dissipation, wear protection and
How can lubricants improve fleet fuel economy?
Fleets are expected to operate under extreme pressure, carrying heavy loads and meeting demanding schedules, with vehicles needing to run with efficiency and reliability every day to help owners maintain a healthy bottom line for their business. Fleet managers and maintenance staff can secure efficiencies and reduce costs for their fleet by taking a holistic
The benefits of API FA-4 heavy-duty engine oils
Introduced nearly four years ago, API FA-4 heavy-duty engine oils came to the market alongside API CK-4 lubricants to much anticipation as the biggest overhaul in engine oil specifications in a decade. It marked a significant step change in the development of lower viscosity oils to meet the needs of modern heavy-duty fleet engine designs.
Hannay Reels 7500 Series designed for rugged fleet operations
Hannay Reels 7500 Series Heavy-duty hose reels are designed to handle longer lengths of hose, says the company. Ideal for demanding operations including fuel dispensing, bulk transfer, suction or discharge, the 7500 Series’ standard inlet, outlet riser and hub assembly are made of durable steel. The 7500 Series comes in either a gear-driven crank rewind
