Fueling the future: Alternative fuels are becoming mainstream
If you’re a regular reader of this heavy-duty column, you’re likely starting to see an emerging theme: There is no one-size-fits-all, magic bullet solution to improving your fleet’s efficiency. It’s a collection of equipment integration, maintenance best practices and technology, working in concert to save money and boost the bottom line. Alternative fuels continue to
Kenworth T680 Advantage Road Tour makes stops in Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania
Kenworth opened its first dealer-hosted events at Worldwide Equipment in Lexington, Ky., Truck Enterprises in Harrisonburg, Va., and Kenworth of Pennsylvania in Dunmore, Pa. The dealer events were part of the Kenworth T680 Advantage Road Tour that runs through September in the United States and Canada. The tour’s first stop at Worldwide Equipment’s dealership in Lexington
Kenworth medium-duty cabovers available for order
Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers with extensive new exterior and interior enhancements are available for order. Kenworth’s K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers are for pick-up-and-delivery operations, food and beverage companies, furniture hauling, landscape businesses and street sweeping and striping, among other applications, said the manufacturer. Kenworth noted that the cabovers are especially
The 6×2 cometh?
It’s an exciting time to be involved in the trucking industry. Take a second to compare the trucks of today to the trucks of 20 years ago … pretty staggering. Today’s heavy-duty haulers are churning out a seemingly limitless stream of data points, running automated transmissions and achieving eight miles per gallon and beyond in
Kenworth highlights lightweight configuration for the T680
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-in. mid-roof sleeper. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-in. sleeper at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and truck operators were very impressed to find that the scale weight of that truck was close to 15,000 lbs.. The positive
Kenworth announces details for T680 Advantage Road Tour
Truck operators will have an opportunity to explore the new Kenworth T680 Advantage during a three-month tour announced by Kenworth Truck Co. The Kenworth T680 Advantage Road Tour will visit 36 Kenworth dealer-hosted events in the U.S. and Canada. The two-country tour begins June 23 at Worldwide Equipment in Lexington, Ky. The double-expanding, 53-ft. tour
Woody Bogler Trucking Co. takes a multi-faceted approach to improving fuel efficiency
Tracy Bogler describes his company’s philosophy: “The management of Woody Bogler Trucking Co. believes that we should maintain a continuous cycle of improvement,” says the carrier’s president. “Our longevity has given us the experience to understand that change is the only constant in trucking. We understand that we must embrace change in order to provide
Eaton Fuller Advantage offers added fuel savings for Kenworth T680
Truck purchasers have a new advantage when they specify the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission with the fuel-efficient Kenworth T680. “By optimizing the Kenworth T680 with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission and 2014 PACCAR MX-13 engine, Kenworth introduces a new opportunity for long-haul and regional operators to achieve fuel savings,” said
Kenworth natural gas-powered T680 offers Eaton UltraShift PLUS transmission
The new Kenworth Truck Co. T680 natural gas truck will be available with the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission as an option. The announcement came in conjunction with this week’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long, Beach, Calif. During ACT, Kenworth is exhibiting a T680 52-in. mid-roof sleeper specified with an integrated powertrain package
Fastrak Express employs the new Kenworth T880 to support growing business
Manure. According to Don Needham, owner of Fastrak Express Inc., in Rising Sun, Md., it’s the key ingredient in growing quality mushrooms. Needham should know. He was a third generation mushroom grower, before starting a trucking company dedicated to transporting horse manure and straw. Once delivered to a compost operation, the manure and straw go through
Trending truck equipment: Tracking the hottest industry trends
Last month, the Fleet Equipment team set off on a whirlwind trade show schedule that put us at three different shows in four weeks—the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville and finally, the big one, the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Spend even a couple minutes walking
Servicing solutions from OEM, dealer and network maintenance and repair services that lower costs
Freightliner Trucks Freightliner Trucks fleets can access the Alliance Service Advantage (ASA) program’s preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, emergency repair, inspection compliance, record keeping and tire management services. Options include vehicle washing, substitute vehicles, licensing/permitting, fuel tax reporting and other programs. Programs from ASA include Express Assessment where a certified technician will assess a vehicle problem
