The truck equipment trend of the year
It’s been the talk of the industry all year. Its importance goes beyond monetary savings by preserving equipment and mitigating collisions. This year, Fleet Equipment crowns advanced safety systems as its 2015 Truck Equipment Trend of the Year. “Fleets are asking about safety systems; the percentage of orders for a collision mitigation radar system for
Data demystified: The continuing evolution of truck telematics
It marches ever onward, growing, adapting, evolving. The rapid progress of today’s technology is like a force of nature. Yet, for all its growing complexity, it becomes more approachable and more applicable. That was the big takeaway from the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition (MC&E) held last month in Philadelphia. Data-driven technology
Five truck trend takeaways from October
A look at the five biggest takeaways from the month of October in the world of heavy-duty trucks.
An inside look at a Mack manufacturing plant
At the recent inauguration of Mack’s latest product, a new line of axles, Fleet Equipment was given a rare chance to tour a Mack manufacturing plant and share photos. The Hagerstown plant is one of Mack’s foremost producers of equipment; if you are a Mack owner, chances are critical equipment in your truck was made
Mack inaugurates new axle line
On Oct. 13, Mack Trucks inaugurated its new axle line at the company’s Hagerstown, Md. plant, which will be assembling the new line of axles, now available to be spec’ed. This project was conceived in October 2013, and two years later, it is a reality. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Hagerstown plant, and was
Mack named Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year
TU-Automotive has awarded Mack Trucks with the 2015 Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year Award for Mack GuardDog Connect, its integrated telematics solution, and Mack Fleet Management Services. “Mack is honored to have been selected as the TU-Automotive Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year,” said David Pardue, Mack vice president of aftermarket business development. “Our
FE On the Road: Hands on with the Mack Granite, mDrive HD transmission
Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan visits the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., to take the Mack Granite, outfitted with the new mDrive HD automated-manual transmission (AMT), for a spin, while getting the inside story from Mack Trucks Vice President of Marketing John Walsh. The mDrive HD was specially designed for tough tasks like
Mack lowers maintenance costs with extended service intervals
With a focus on reducing the total cost of ownership for customers, Mack Trucks announced that it is extending service intervals for diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and diesel engine oil and filter changes on all model year 2011 and newer Mack models powered by Mack MP7, MP8 or MP10 engines. Over the life of a
Mack Trucks spotlights customer uptime
Mack Trucks said it is spotlighting the benefits of its integrated solutions and uptime support bring to customers with the products on display at MATS. Visitors to the Mack display will see Mack’s lineup of models. Mack models equipped with Mack MP engines are equipped with Mack GuardDog Connect, the proactive telematics solution that improves
The latest transmission technology benefits shifting fleets
In many fleets, traditional manual transmissions are becoming a thing of the past. With more new drivers joining fleet ranks, easier to operate automated manual transmissions (AMTs), along with full automatics, are gaining in popularity. These transmissions also help all drivers—novice and veteran alike— improve fuel economy and safety. Full control Eaton’s newest automated transmission
What’s trucking’s biggest equipment trend?
Without a doubt, the heavy-duty trucking industry took one of its biggest leaps forward in 2014 in terms of getting the latest equipment technologies into fleets and on the road. There was no shortage of efficiency solutions as truck OEs and suppliers showcased everything from downsped engines and integrated powertrains to aerodynamic packages and vehicle connectivity
Mack Truck’s new Uptime Center demonstrates commitment to service, support
Printed on a wall inside Mack Trucks’ new 123,000-sq.-ft. Uptime Center in Greensboro, N.C., is a quote that reads, “When a truck is down our customer’s business stops.” For that reason, Mack Trucks put its technology and personnel together in an environment designed to increase its customers’ uptime. The Uptime Center is a Volvo Group
