Eaton improves efficiency of automated transmissions, expands Fuller Advantage line preview image Equipment Eaton improves efficiency of automated transmissions, expands Fuller Advantage line March 27, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton has enhanced its automated transmissions to save more fuel, by disengaging the driveline when the truck is on a slight downhill grade and dropping engine speed…
Business Management Daimler’s SuperTruck helping in pursuit of 10-mpg truck March 27, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a gratifying Mid-America Trucking Show for Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, who in one of his first addresses in that…
Dana tandem axle transforms to 6×2 configuration at highway speeds preview image Equipment Dana tandem axle transforms to 6×2 configuration at highway speeds March 26, 2015 It still provides the benefits of a 6x4 at low speeds and at launch
Freightliner offering Bose Ride System and other new options preview image Equipment Freightliner offering Bose Ride System and other new options March 26, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Freightliner announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, availability of the new Bose Ride System II truck seat suspension. The seat uses sensors and a regenerative electromagnetic motor…
Daimler doubles goals with SuperTruck project preview image Equipment Daimler doubles goals with SuperTruck project March 26, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America’s $80-million SuperTruck project yielded a freight efficiency gain of 115%, more than twice the original goal. The project was co-funded by Daimler and…
Bendix expands collision mitigation capabilities with new Wingman Fusion preview image Equipment Bendix expands collision mitigation capabilities with new Wingman Fusion March 26, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bendix has expanded on its Wingman collision mitigation system, adding new features, including a camera that can identify speed limit signs and report speeding drivers to their…
Kenworth launches W900 spin-off, improves efficiency of aerodynamic tractor preview image Equipment Kenworth launches W900 spin-off, improves efficiency of aerodynamic tractor March 25, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — What’s old was new again at Kenworth’s display at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Kenworth introduced the ICON 900, a new take on an old favourite, its W900…
Equipment More safety-focused regulations coming, Bendix says March 25, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With Canada ready and willing to create a mandate for electronic stability control, the US seems poised to move ahead with its own regulation soon. Fred Andersky,…
Equipment New ADEPT package to improve ISX15 fuel economy by up to 3%, Cummins claims March 24, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it was planning to “redefine efficiency” and one of its first steps is to release a new technology package…
Cummins makes aftertreatment system smaller, more efficient preview image Equipment Cummins makes aftertreatment system smaller, more efficient March 24, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cummins is coming out with a new exhaust aftertreatment module that’s contained within a single canister, offering significant size and weight savings. The Cummins Emission Solutions subsidiary…
Equipment Espar adopts Eberspaecher name March 24, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Espar has announced it’s adopting its parent company’s name. The company will now go by Eberspaecher. It will debut the new name at the Mid-America Trucking Show…
Road Choice redesigns Web site March 23, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Road Choice has launched a new Web site for its parts line. The new site, found at www.RoadChoice.com, is more powerful, functional and allows for easier parts…
Toyo introduces new refuse tire March 23, 2015 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire has introduced a new regional and urban heavy-duty steer tire it says is ideal for refuse operations. The Toyo M153 features an extra deep, regroovable…
Mack extends service intervals preview image Equipment Mack extends service intervals March 23, 2015 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack has extended service intervals for engine oil and diesel particulate filters (DPFs). The extended intervals cover model year 2011 and newer Mack trucks with MP7, MP8…
Lite-Sentry notifies drivers of trailer chassis lighting failures March 23, 2015 SANTA FE SRINGS, Calif. — A new product from Phillips Industries notifies drivers when a trailer chassis light is out so they can take action before enforcement does. The Lite-Sentry…
