Are pusher axles a good fit for over-the-road trucks?
Traditionally, pusher axles have been used primarily in vocational applications to distribute the vehicle weight and ensure the other axles are not overloaded. Tony Sablar, Peterbilt vocational marketing manager, says a pusher’s on-highway use has been considered limited because tractor-trailers typically won’t be overloading the other axles. However, in recent years, over-the-road applications like linehaul
Peterbilt Model 520EV eligible for $150,000 CARB HVIP voucher
Peterbilt’s Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project program by the California Air Resources Board.
Fleet Profile: Fresh Freight
It’s hard to say whether Matt Heroux chose a career in trucking, or it chose him. In one sense, trucking is in his DNA. Hailing from a family that’s been in the freight transportation industry for the past 100 years, he’s been surrounded by trucking for his entire life. Some of his earliest childhood memories,
Peterbilt Model 520EV available for order
Peterbilt‘s Model 520EV is now available for customer orders. The Model 520EV can be configured through the SmartSpec sales tool and ordered at one of Peterbilt’s dealer locations with production expected to start by Q2 2021. The Model 520EV chassis is available in two configurations to accommodate a variety of applications, the company says. Peterbilt
The chassis as driver retention equipment
Manufacturers agree: Keeping drivers comfortable and engaged in their work means fleet managers should concentrate on the foundation of the truck—and that means spec’ing the chassis to keep drivers happy. “We have found that fatigue plays a huge part in keeping drivers or operators engaged while on the job,” says Ryan Breezee, Kenworth vocational marketing
A roundup of the latest electric truck news
With each passing month comes more news from the growing world of electric trucks. Here’s a refresher on the latest in medium- and heavy-duty electrification. Hino In early October, Hino Trucks announced “Project Z,” outlining its plans to develop and release several zero-emissions vehicles over the next few years. The project includes both battery electric
Peterbilt Model 579EV now available for order
Peterbilt’s electric Model 579EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can spec a 579EV using Peterbilt’s SmartSpec sales tool at any Peterbilt dealer location across North America, with production expected to start by Q2 of 2021, Peterbilt says. Designed for optimal weight distribution and performance, Peterbilt says the fully integrated, all-electric powertrain in the
Fleet profile: Beck Trucking is growing and enjoying ongoing success
It was a good problem to have. With a rapidly growing trucking company, Nick Beck, owner of Beck Trucking, knew he had to streamline communication with drivers and customers. “We were steadily adding trucks, so checking in with drivers by phone was no longer efficient,” he says. “At times we were spending hours just waiting
Catch up with the electrification podcast series from Fleet Future
All throughout September and October, the Fleet Future podcast from FE has been focused on electrification, speaking with people throughout the industry on the details of electrification, the trucks that are coming to market and what interested fleets will need to know. Brush up on your electric truck knowledge below with all seven episodes of
Peterbilt recognized for leadership investment in Denton, TX
A member of the Denton, Texas community for 40 years, Peterbilt Motors Company has beed recognized by the city for “Outstanding Leadership Investment in Denton” for 2020. Numerous Denton companies are nominated every year, and each of the nominations are reviewed by the Economic Development Partnership Board based on criteria such as public/private partnerships, job
The secrets to spec’ing your next vocational truck chassis
If you have ever found yourself with your hands on your knees, nose three inches from a model ship in a glass bottle, you have no doubt silently contemplated the same question everyone else has in this position – how did they possibly build that? It begins with preparation. As each combination of ship, bottle
Peterbilt enters four-year contract with Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
Peterbilt Motors Company has entered into a new four-year contract with Sourcewell. The contract provides Sourcewell members the opportunity to procure Peterbilt trucks while satisfying the requirements of the traditional bid process. The Sourcewell member network consists of over 73,000 government and non-profit member agencies that use Sourcewell for their purchasing needs, Peterbilt says. Sourcewell