It’s not every day that Fleet Equipment gets to take trucks off road in an adult-sized sandbox. So we jumped at the chance to put the new Western Star XD off road package through its paces at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds. Even more impressive was the unveiling of the Western Star 6900XD off road MBT-40. Check out the video above to see the truck transform before your eyes.
The automated manual transmission is now available in Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks in Mexico and Latin America.
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced that its Endurant XD series automated manual transmission is now available in Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks in Mexico and Latin America.
The 18-speed Endurant XD and Endurant XD Pro are offered as part of the Cummins integrated powertrain, which pairs them with the Cummins X15 engine.
Freightliner introduced the new Plus Series–enhanced versions of its M2 and SD models, including the M2 106 Plus, M2 112 Plus, 108SD Plus, and 114SD Plus. The enhanced models provide a major update to the interior and electrical systems of the M2 and SD models. The OEM noted that the Plus Series is designed to
If you’ve ever visited the Northeast region of the country, you’ve most likely encountered intimidating terrain. The winding roads. The steep hills. The intricate routes that challenge any seasoned driver, and, most recently, advanced cruise control systems that aim to improve fuel efficiency and driver comfort. Related Articles – Four ways A.I. can help cut
The fluctuation of fuel prices has made it more challenging to operate day-to-day. Drivers get paid by the mile, and, when fuel costs go up, margins shrink, impacting how fleets profit and pay their employees. Intelligent technology can lessen the impact of high prices by improving overall fuel efficiency. Related Articles – New ways to
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
After struggling with shifting, the CDL test is ahead on this episode of the Fuel Efficiency Faceoff.
The maximum trailer load of this Arocs SLT 4463 AS 8×6 is 1,000 tons.
UNFI will combine these trucks with refrigerated trailers cooled by Carrier’s all-electric Vector eCool TRU.
The 20 Freightliner eCascadias are expected to result in the reduced use of 40,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year.
