Navistar enhances oncommand connection system offerings
Navistar Inc. announced it has integrated Mitchell 1 Repair-Connect.net and in-bay service tools from Nexiq Technologies and Noregon Systems into its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system. The company’s diagnostics system is designed to increase vehicle uptime and provide increased fleet management efficiency for International truck customers. “OnCommand Connection was designed to help our customers more
Chevron showcases lower-viscosity oils
Chevron Products Co. conducted a live teardown of a DD15 engine, with over 400,000 miles of service using Delo 400 XLE 10W-30, during the Mid-America Trucking Show 2014. The event demonstrated the ability of lower-viscosity oils, like 10W-30, to provide comparable protection to a 15W-40 grade, while at the same time improving fuel economy. “There’s a
Peterbilt celebrating 75 years by hitting the road
Celebrating 75 years in business, Peterbilt Motors Co. will host a yearlong tour that brings a new Model 579 Anniversary Edition and an exhibition trailer to scores of dealerships and industry events. The Peterbilt 75th Anniversary Tour hit the road April 1, and provides a retrospective look at, current appreciation and future hints of the industry’s
Volvo showcases Greenhouse Gas 2014-certified engines
Volvo Trucks announced its Greenhouse Gas 2014-certified engines are providing greater fuel efficiency than anticipated. The integrated engines are delivering up to a 3% fuel efficiency improvement compared with their 2013 counterparts, according to the company. “We remain focused on ensuring that the ongoing phases of engine and vehicle regulations do not burden our customers,
Toyo rolls out new tires
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. introduced three new medium truck tires at MATS: the M177 regional to long-haul steer tire; the M170 regional steer tire; and the M920 drive traction tire for regional and long-haul trucking. Featuring the company’s e-balance technology, the tires deliver improved tire life, endurance, retreadability, reduced rolling resistance and irregular wear, according
Cummins showcases new engine rating, announces connected diagnostics
Cummins Inc. made announcements of fuel-efficiency improvements, a new engine rating and Connected Diagnostics. For the most fuel-conscious fleets, the ISX15 is available with ratings of 400 to 450 HP, which deliver peak torque at 1,000 rpm. All ratings can be uniquely tailored with electronic features like load-based speed control, gear-down protection and vehicle acceleration management
Hankook launches Smart Flex DL12 long/regional haul drive tire
Hankook Tire launched its new Smart Flex DL12 long/regional haul drive position TBR tire for fleet customers. The Smart Flex DL12 will be available for fleet customers beginning in the third quarter of 2014 and available in six sizes. The Smart Flex DL12 provides fleet customers with a long/regional haul drive tire that offers excellent
Lista showcases Technician Series toolboxes
Lista, now part of the Storage & Workspace Systems business unit of Stanley Industrial & Automotive LLC, is showcasing its Technician Series toolboxes at its booth. The Technician Series tool- boxes feature a rugged, versatile design backed by a limited lifetime warranty. All drawers are full extension, with a 440 lb. capacity. Drawers come standard
Cummins Filtration releases filter upgrades with NanoNet media
As the only filter manufacturer that is part of an engine company, Cummins Filtration said it has extensive, first-hand experience in integrated system solutions for modern diesel engines and offers products to support the rigorous requirements of modern high-pressure fuel systems. Fleetguard Genuine Filtration fuel filtration products are manufactured by Cummins Filtration to meet and exceed
Bendix announces SmarTire TPMS availability on Kenworth, Peterbilt
The SmarTire tire pressure monitoring system by Bendix CVS is now commercially available as a factory-installed option on Class 8 tractors and trucks from Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors Co. With wheel-end monitoring through SmarTire TPMS, drivers can view real-time tire alerts and pressure or temperature data via an in-vehicle display or integrated OE
Allison TC10 offers increased fuel economy
Real world test fleet users found an average 5% fuel economy improvement with the new Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual or automated manual transmissions, according to the company. The TC10 shifts at just the right points on the power curve, with virtually no loss of acceleration, right into cruise gear. And because it’s
Thermo King MATS 2014 booth tour with Doug Lenz
Thermo King manufactures transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, shipboard containers and railway cars. At the Mid-America Trucking Show 2014, in Louisville, Ky., Doug Lenz, vice president of management, marketing and business development at Thermo King, took a minute to show the Fleet Equipment crew around