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Changing tastes on shifting gears: Are manual transmissions a thing of the past?
By Jack Roberts Mastering an unsynchronized heavy-duty manual transmission is as much an art as a science. Old-school drivers say they simply donât feel in complete control of a truck unless it has a manual gearbox. Even the most ardent automated manual transmission experts admit that on a good day, a highly skilled driver with [âŚ]
September 24, 2015
Business
Paccar files non-compliance petition over potential turn signal indicator recall for certain Petes, KWs
Paccar has filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to request an exemption from providing a recall notification for an issue with the turn signal indicators on trucksâ dash instrument panel.
September 24, 2015
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One-minute interview: TMC GM Kevin Tomlinson says industryâs moving forward, limited by labor shortage
CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts got a quick interview with Kevin Tomlinson at the Technology and Maintenance Councilâs (TMC) Fall Meeting, who tells us what he sees going well in the industry and the challenges nearly all fleets face currently.
September 24, 2015
Business
Caterpillar cutting 10,000 jobs as revenues fall below expectations
Global equipment giant Caterpillar announced Sept. 24 it could be cutting about 10,000 jobs in the coming years as part of across-the-board cost cutting measures intended to save the company $1.5 billion a year once implemented.
September 24, 2015
Business
EPA rep: Next round of emissions regs wonât cause performance problems seen with Phase I
EPA representative Matt Spears said the emissions regulations will make the countryâs fleet âthe most technologically advanced and fuel efficientâ in the world. Fleets and owner-operators have been skeptical of the regulationsâ impact on truck costs.
September 24, 2015
Vocational
Ford unveils new, aluminum Super Duty
As expected, Ford announced this morning that its all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty will get a dose of high-strength aluminum. While aluminum helped the smaller F-150 shed upwards of 700 pounds, Super Dutyâs weight-savings came in at around 350 pounds thanks in part to a more rigid frame. Next generation Super Duty will get a fully [âŚ]
September 24, 2015
Business
FedEx Freight scores a clean sweep at TMCâs 2015 SuperTech competition
Teamwork, unwavering support from top management and personal dedication all paid off Wednesday for FedEx Freight as the companyâs maintenance division swept all the top honors at the Technology and Maintenance Councilâs 2015 SuperTech Technical Challenge.
September 23, 2015
Business
Eaton adds low-speed enhancement to AMTs
Eaton has added two new options to its UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions.
September 23, 2015
Trucks
5 reasons why truck navigation is growing
Nearly all companies that supply mobile fleet management systems have moved to the Android platform within the last four years. Some offer it as an option; for others it is their only option. Many devices on the road today still use a Windows environment, but the main drawback of these more traditional platforms is the [âŚ]
September 22, 2015
Business
Analyst: Carrier conditions very favorable, Class 8 sales on track for record year
Kenneth Vieth, president and senior analyst for ACT Research, says that the current economic conditions in the U.S. are extremely favorable for carriers today, although he cautions that fleets should expect slow, sustained, growth instead of a white-hot boom.
September 22, 2015
Business
Did emissions violations just kill an OEMâs North American dreams?
In the hyper-connected world of automotive and truck manufacturing, a bad decision in one business unit can have devastating consequences in markets and countries far, far away. And that may be what happened this week with Volkswagen.
September 22, 2015
Vocational
Plumbing, HVAC business converts fleet to autogas
Hal Smith launched Halco as a plumbing and HVAC contractor in 1984, and his business has been constantly evolving ever since. Today, a plumbing and HVAC contractor, Halco is a $25 million company with 175 employees, specializing in home performance work and renewable energy in Upstate New York. With this emphasis on sustainability and energy [âŚ]
September 21, 2015
Vocational
New trailers from Kalyn Siebert
Kalyn Siebert introduces its new low-profile Phoenix hydraulic sliding axle trailer and a new scraper neck option for the commercial and extreme hydraulic removable gooseneck (HRG) trailer. The new low-profile Phoenix Hydraulic Sliding Axle has been engineered with load maximization in mind and is geared toward all segments of the hauling industry, including construction, transportation, agriculture, and [âŚ]
September 21, 2015
Business
More on âright to repairâ agreement: What it means that non-OEM shops have access to repair info
Under the MOU, the independent aftermarket will have access to diagnostic information for all model year 2009 and later vehicles weighing more than 14,000 lbs. This includes wiring diagrams, information locating sensors, the ability to reflash and reset onboard computers, as-built VIN to OE part number information and any specialized tools required to complete vehicle diagnostics.
September 21, 2015
Business
Volvo recalls more than 2,800 VNL, VNM model trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has issued a recall affecting 2,863 VNL and VNM models manufactured between 2012 and 2015.
September 21, 2015
Vocational
New line from Ranger Design for Metris
Ranger Design next month will launch a new line of products for the Mercedes Metris that includes: shelving, ladder racks, safety partitions and accessories in both steel and lightweight aluminum. Additionally, complete Metris upfit packages will also be available for the following trades: Contractor, Service/Locksmith, Electrician/Telecom, HVAC/Plumbing and Delivery. Built from thermoformed ABS and polycarbonate, the new [âŚ]
September 21, 2015
Vocational
New end dump trailer from Ox Bodies
Ox Bodies introduces a Scrap Trailer as part of its Trail Ox Series end dump trailers. The new Scrap Trailer is especially efficient in residential and commercial demolition projects with large debris, such as concrete, brick, asphalt or stone, the company says. The Scrap Trailer features Hardox steel construction, and a capacity of up to 60-cubic-yards. [âŚ]
September 17, 2015
Business
Where are truck and trailer orders headed?
In a Class 8 demand outlook at FTRâs Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Starks said utilization of equipment is about 90 percent right now, a few points above the mark that typically indicates fleet growth. âAnything about 85 to 88 percent suggests you need to be adding equipment into the fleet,â he said. âThings are still a little bit tight.â
September 17, 2015
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