Podcast: How regional haul fleets can maximize their fuel efficiency
In a tumultuous 2020 for trucking, regional haul and last-mile delivery fleets were some of the only applications that saw consistent traffic, especially in the spring as shutdowns hit and the economy was upended. But this was not just a 2020 phenomenon—regional haul is poised for growth in 2021 and beyond. Mike Roeth of the
Volvo Trucks sounds the horn on the start of VNR electric truck’s availability
During a virtual press conference, Volvo Trucks announced that its VNR Electric is now commercially available in the U.S. and Canada. The Volvo VNR Electric truck is designed for applications and driving cycles with local and regional distribution ranges, including food and beverage and pick-up and delivery routes. The 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries, which charge up
Podcast: NACFE’s Mike Roeth on the potential for electric trucks in regional haul
On this episode of the Fleet Future podcast, Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency joins the podcast to talk about NACFE’s Run on Less Regional and what it revealed about the potential for electric trucks in regional haul applications. Listen to the podcast here: This is part of an ongoing series
NACFE shares additional findings from Run on Less Regional
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released its in-depth report on Run on Less Regional, a fuel-economy demonstration meant to show the value of fuel-saving technologies in Class 8 regional haul applications. After careful analysis of key data from the three-week event, the NACFE team has shared five conclusions: 1) High efficiency
Continental releases 19.5-in. medium-duty truck tires
Continental has introduced two new 19.5-in. tires for Class 4 trucks: Conti HSR+ heavy steer regional tire and Conti HDR+ heavy drive regional tire. Continental says the tires deliver significant performance improvements in mileage and cut-and-chip performance, without sacrificing scrub resistance. Continental says its regional 19.5-in. tires are ideal for on/off-road regional applications, such as
Yokohama Tire launches new 114R UWB regional-haul trailer tire
Yokohama Tire’s latest regional-haul trailer tire—the SmartWay-verified 114R Ultra Wide-Base (UWB), the successor to RY407—is available now in size 445/50R22.5. An additional size (455/50/22.5) will be offered in Q1 2020.
Cummins expands X15 diesel engine portfolio in 2020
Cummins diesel engine platforms are expanding for 2020. The X15 engine offering for 2020 includes a new X15 Efficiency Series engine, a new Productivity Series offering and the Performance Series engine customers have come to depend on. The Cummins X12 platform will also have expanded availability. “We believe that diesel technology will be the best
Watch: Volvo Trucks North America NACV announcements
At NACV 2019, Volvo Group and Volvo Trucks North America took to the stage to make several product announcements, provide a market outlook and talk continually evolving technology trends. Check out the videos below for all of the coverage. Volvo Group President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Lundstedt provides a global view of Volvo’s key
Volvo Trucks introduces new regional-haul VNR 660 model
Volvo Trucks North America introduces the new Volvo VNR 660 truck model, expanding its offerings for regional-haul applications with specs related to length, weight and driver comfort. The new VNR 660 will be available for order in the first quarter of 2020.
NACFE releases report on rise of regional haul trucking
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released its latest report, titled “More Regional Haul: An Opportunity for Trucking?” “If you ask most people to define trucking, words like ‘over the road’ and ‘long haul’ are likely to be part of the description. But the reality is that 45% of the Class 8 tractors
Goodyear adds Fuel Max retread
Regional fleets that require a balance of fuel efficiency, traction and long miles to removal have a new PreCure retread option from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. “The G682 RSD Fuel Max, which is designed for drive applications, enables regional fleets to face challenging surfaces,” said Norberto Flores, marketing manager, Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems.
Toyo Tires adds EPA SmartWaysm-verified drive tire to commercial lineup
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced a new SmartWaysm verified drive tire, the Toyo M650, has been added to the commercial tire line-up. The M650 is designed for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions. The design and construction provide traction and even wear while meeting the U.S. EPA standards for low rolling resistance. The M650 was
