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FlowBelow introduces aero kits for flatbed and tanker tractors
FlowBelow announced a new modified version of its Tractor AeroKit for use in flatbed and tanker fleet operations, and says the new system offers fuel savings of 3 percent on tanker and flatbed tractors, compared to 2.23 percent in dry van and refrigerated van applications. Click here to see all of CCJ’s coverage from the […]
October 17, 2015
Business
SmartTruck announces new top fairing to manage tractor-trailer gap
SmartTruck, an aerodynamic-efficiency solutions provider, introduced its LeadEdge Top Fairing, a new aerodynamic trailer fairing designed to manipulate and manage the disruptive airflow created in the gap between tractor and trailer, or between two tandem trailers. The suggested MSRP for the new device is $429. “This new patent-pending product addresses this problem area of the […]
October 17, 2015
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October 15, 2015
Business
DOT sets sights on mandating crash avoidance systems with auto-braking functionality
A Department of Transportation agency this week said it has begun work to determine whether it will pursue a federal rule to require new trucks to be equipped with crash avoidance systems that automatically break without driver input.
October 15, 2015
Business
Ryder Commercial Customer Loyalty program reaches major milestone
Ryder System, a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that its commercial rental customer loyalty program, Ryder RedZone, has reached 20,000 members. The customer reward program provides Ryder rental customers in the United States and Canada with a convenient way to earn points and rewards for each rental […]
October 14, 2015
Business
Bendix moves to support Operation Safe Driver
As the commercial vehicle industry continues to engineer safer equipment and develop more effective safety systems, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recognizes that the most advanced technologies must still be paired with the right support and training for skilled drivers practicing safe driving habits. Bendix supports the efforts of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) […]
October 14, 2015
Class 3-6
Metris named ‘Best Commercial Vehicle’
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize commercial van won the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) “Best Commercial Vehicle” award at this year’s TAWA Texas Truck Rodeo. The two-day event, held at the historic Knibbe Ranch outside San Antonio,Texas, took place on Oct. 8-9. Eighty-eight vehicles vied for awards in more than 20 categories during the two-day […]
October 13, 2015
Business
Eaton adds aftermarket clutches to reman transmission warranty
Power management company Eaton continues to expand the warranty coverage options for the company’s aftermarket transmissions and clutches. Customers purchasing an Eaton factory remanufactured transmission with Roadranger-approved lubricant and an Eaton clutch will now not only receive an extra year of warranty on the transmission, but will also receive an additional year of coverage on […]
October 12, 2015
Business
Kenworth T680 tapped to deliver 51st annual Capitol Christmas Tree
A specially decaled Kenworth T680 undertakes an important mission this fall – transporting this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree some 3,000 miles to 10 community celebrations en route to the tree-lighting event in Washington, D.C.
October 12, 2015
Business
EPA enforces Calif. emissions regs, carrier hit with $400k in fines over DPF violations
A Virginia trucking company will pay $100,000 to the Environmental Protection Agency and an additional $290,000 to California in the first federal enforcement of the state’s Truck and Bus Regulation.
October 12, 2015
Trucks
New liftgate charging system
Purkeys’ Direct and Select liftgate charging systems are designed to increase charge time and feature easy-to-understand indicator lights that show if the liftgate batteries and charging sources are operational or not. When installed, the automatic systems use a DC-to-DC converter to charge the liftgate batteries and monitor the vehicle’s available electrical resources without compromising the […]
October 11, 2015
Business
CCJ gets driver’s take on e-logs, performance monitoring apps
CCJ Technology Editor Aaron Huff asked an experienced driver, Bill Guthrie, for perspective on how fleets can best roll out electronic logs and driver performance monitoring systems. These and other technologies are viewed by many fleet executives as essential to improve compliance, safety and efficiency, but they can also sow division within the ranks and […]
October 9, 2015
Vocational
Tips for spec’ing a mixer
For ready-mix haulers, spec’ing a mixer truck starts with the body. The drum’s payload capacity, discharge opening, chutes, hydraulic systems, load-distributing tag axles, and other features largely determine the vehicle’s allowable payload and how productive a truck can be on any given workday. For productivity over the life of the truck, however, you should broaden […]
October 8, 2015
Vocational
Kenworth adds options to vocational line up
Kenworth has added Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission with optional second “deep reverse” as an option on its Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500. The transmission is part of the Allison rugged duty series, which Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director, says is ideal in applications calling for an increase in overall transmission ratios. “In the construction world, trucks […]
October 7, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Where van’s hot, diesel price outlook, latest on Class 8 orders
The states where van loads are outpacing available van capacity, the latest numbers on Class 8 orders and the DOE’s prediction for where diesel’s headed.
October 7, 2015
Business
Kenworth announces three new vocational truck options
Kenworth has announced three new options for its vocational lineup of trucks. Allison’s 4700 RDS 7-speed automatic transmission – with optional second “deep reverse” – can be ordered on Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500. The transmission is part of the Allison rugged duty series. “It’s a great choice for our customers operating mixers, dumps, […]
October 7, 2015
Business
Peterbilt introduces new program for used truck buyers
Peterbilt has announced a new used truck program, dubbed Red Oval, that the company says provides truck buyers certified pre-owned truck options. Peterbilt says all trucks in the program have passed a 150-point inspection, and only trucks four model years or newer with less than 450,000 miles are eligible for Red Oval certification.
October 7, 2015
Business
Medium-duty moves: GM, Chevy reenter the truck market with strategic partnerships
Things have turned around to such an extent that General Motors once again has the cash to invest in vocational trucks/ But the company is going to go about things a little differently this time.
October 7, 2015
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