The TMC Annual Meeting and Technology Exhibition in Nashville is one of the largest gatherings of fleet managers and truck suppliers, so it should be no surprise that companies took the opportunity to release big-name new products. If you missed out on the news and the sights of the show, let Fleet Equipment’s On the Road take you on a tour.
A hybrid powertrain and unique trailer powers Internationals’ SuperTruck fuel efficiency.
Thirteen miles per gallon was the high water mark the last time the SuperTruck program brought cutting-edge demonstration trucks to America's highways in 2016. This year, International's SuperTruck 2 reached even further, hitting 16 MPG in flatland duty cycles across Illinois with a 65,000-lb. gross vehicle weight, according to Dean Oppermann, chief engineer of advanced truck at Navistar.
Not only do you save on maintenance costs, but you may also cut down on fuel consumption by using engine brakes. It’s a win-win situation!
What obstacles still stand in the way of a broad adoption of this technology?
Having a service program designed around the needs of your fleet is crucial regardless of the technology in use.
Manufacturers and service providers can’t predict every hurdle they may have to jump over to effectively reach that goal…
As truck technology evolves, so should technician training practices.
Could 10W-30 and 5W-30 diesel engine oil be a reality? (Hint: They already are.)
The ones sitting in today’s classrooms will be the ones servicing tomorrow’s trucks.
Essential maintenance tips for heavy-duty truck slack adjusters in truck safety to ensure optimal brake performance.
