At a recent event, Eaton highlighted the new features of its vocational UltraShift Plus transmissions, which aim to be able to satisfy the needs of each individual fleet. Eaton and Cummins also announced newly expanded options for the SmartAdvantage powertrain. Watch the video above to take a look at Eaton’s new offerings and all the new features they bring.
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Built specifically for medium-duty applications, Mack says the MD6 and MD7 models meet a variety of applicational needs.
Mack Trucks Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) in Roanoke Valley, Virginia, recently produced its 10,000th Mack MD Series vehicle. The Mack MD6, a Class 6 model, and the MD7, a Class 7 model, began rolling off the line Sept. 1, 2020. The Mack MD Series is built specifically for medium-duty applications. With the introduction of the MD6, which has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,995 pounds, and the MD7, which has a GVWR of 33,000 pounds, Mack says it offers a complete lineup of Class 6 to Class 8 vehicles. Both MD Series models are exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET).
Peterbilt made headlines recently when it became the first major North American OEM to open orders for an electric truck, the Peterbilt 220EV. In this exclusive interview, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Jason Skoog details the technology investments that are keeping fleets productive during this year’s trying pandemic and laying the groundwork for
There is a wide variety of tire inflation technology available, both in TPMS and ATIS form. Let’s take a quick look at some of the offerings.
Let’s take a look at some of the new products that are helping trucking companies get the most ROI out of their tires.
The solution is training. Anyone who may add coolant to a radiator needs to understand the type of coolant required by the vehicle and the danger of topping off with the wrong coolant.
More than 4.5 million FUSO Canters have been produced across the world since the market launch in 1963.
The low-profile gooseneck design provides weight savings and versatility, the company says.
The Buy America Certification will allow fleets to transition to electric vehicles more quickly.
Through this infrastructure incentive, EV Fast Track applicants could receive funding for up to 75% of equipment and software costs, according to the release.
