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Manual transmission twilight, Part 2: Do manual transmissions have a future with fleets?
Automated-manual transmissions have made major marketshare gains in recent years. What does that mean for the future of manual transmissions? Part 2 in our seriesâŚ.
September 14, 2015
Business
Nearly 7,000 fifth wheels recalled by Fontaine after 2014 incident led to deadly crash
Fontaine Fifth Wheel has issued a recall on all Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The recall was issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Aug. 12.
September 11, 2015
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Next-gen oil on track for 2016 release, oil makers in the thick of prep, says Chevronâs Shawn Whitacre
PC-11 will be split into two categories. The first will replace the current CJ-4 oils on the market and will be licenced as CK-4 by the American Petroleum Institute. The second, which will be called FA-4, will be low viscosity oils â âthinnerâ oils designed to help increase fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
September 11, 2015
Vocational
New low-clearance heavy haul trailer
Talbert Manufacturing has a new Air Ramp/Air Tilt Series, including the 20-ton capacity AC-20-ART and 25-ton capacity AC3-25-ART, for easy loading of low-clearance equipment, such as soil and asphalt rollers. The units air controls provide additional operator safety when raising and lowering the trailer for loading, and its low deck height offers a superior view [âŚ]
September 10, 2015
Vocational
Kenworth adds frame options on T270/T370
Kenworth Truck Co. announces the availability of two new product enhancements on the Kenworth T270 and T370 â fuel tanks mounted between the frame rails behind the rear axle and a narrower battery box. Kenworth says the enhancements are part of a focused Medium Duty Body Builder Expansion program that opens up more frame packaging options [âŚ]
September 10, 2015
Business
Manual transmission twilight? After decades of dominance, they could be relegated to special status soon
Time appears to be catching up to the manual transmission. Spurred by the pressure to maximize fuel economy and safety and to integrate new drivers into fleet operations quickly and seamlessly, more carriers are specâing new truck purchases with automated-manual gearboxes.
September 10, 2015
Class 3-6
Ford vans are top seller in 47 states
Ford has emerged as the largest and fastest-growing manufacturer of commercial vans in the U.S. thanks to strong sales of its Transit vans in the first half of 2015. according to Ford analysis of IHS new vehicle registrations through June. Ford vans have been Americaâs best-selling commercial vans for 36 years, but with Transit, its versatility [âŚ]
September 9, 2015
Business
âKermitâ stars in Volvoâs latest âWelcome To My Cabâ installment
Volvo Trucks recently debuted the third North American episode in its popular âWelcome to My Cabâ video series featuring Kenn and Beth Zelten, a husband-and-wife owner-operator team, and âKermit,â their custom-decorated green Volvo VNL 730. The Zeltens have been driving together for more than 25 years, having bought their first Volvo model in 1989. They [âŚ]
September 8, 2015
Vocational
Meritor WABCO rolls out its OnGuard Collision Mitigation System to medium-duty trucks
Meritor WABCO is rolling out its OnGuard Collision Mitigation System to medium-duty trucks, another first in the industry. Used in heavy-duty trucks since 2007, OnGuard has more than 90,000 systems and over 32 billion miles now on the road. More than 200 fleets are using the system to help keep their truck drivers and fellow motorists [âŚ]
September 6, 2015
Class 3-6
Ram 9-speed trans getting new name
Ramâs 948TE nine-speed automatic is tried and tested â to the tune of more than one million having been made since May 2013. To celebrate the milestone for the transmission that moves its ProMaster, Ram inducted its nine-speed in the TorqueFlite family. The TorqueFlite automatic transmission has a long history, dating back to 1956. First [âŚ]
September 6, 2015
Business
Test driving Volvoâs new Adaptive Loading System
CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts got a deep dive look last month at Volvoâs March-unveiled Adaptive Loading System, which uses Volvoâs I-Shift transmission to measure data like load weight and engine load and shifts axle loads accordingly.
September 4, 2015
Vocational
Ford set to unveil new Super Duty this month
Ford is currently polishing off testing of the next-generation Super Duty, which the company plans to unveil Sept. 24 at the State Fair of Texas. For the 2017 model year models are in for some exterior changes, including what appears to be straighter lines and blockier stance. You can expect refreshed Super Duty to feature a 10-speed [âŚ]
September 3, 2015
Business
Electronic log mandate will be a game changer, say CCJ Market Movers panelists
The looming electronic logging device mandate, expected to take effect in late 2017, will have a major impact on industry capacity, panelists agreed. Carriers who donât use ELDs âcan run maybe 100 more miles a day,â said one panelist. âWhen they canât do thatâŚhow are they going to make it?â
September 3, 2015
Business
In-cab view of Meritor WABCO active braking system autonomously stopping vehicle before collision
CCJ got the chance in Dallas at the 2015 GATS to take a ride in a tractor equipped with Meritor WABCOâs OnGuard Active Safety System. A fog machine simulated a scenario in which a truck operator could not see more than a few feet ahead.
September 3, 2015
Vocational
2016 Ram Chassis Cabs are the brandâs halo trucks in capability
Ram Trucksâ 2016 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks are the brandâs halo trucks in capability, leading the way in many best-in-class categories in the heavy-duty pickup and Class 4/5
September 3, 2015
Business
Got a Class 8 long-nose? CCJâs Reader Reviews needs your opinions
Do you operate a Freightliner Coronado or 122SD? What about Internationalâs Lonestar or 9900i? Maybe Kenworthâs W900? And letâs not forget Peterbiltâs Model 389 or Western Starâs 4900. Whichever tractor you run, CCJ needs your opinion. Weâre seeking input from trucking companies for reviews of Class 8 long-nose conventional trucks to add to CCJâs Reader [âŚ]
September 2, 2015
Business
Loveâs introduces TirePass tire inflation system at 200 locations
Professional drivers across the country now have access to Loveâs Travel Stopsâ TirePass, a technology that detects potential tire- and wheel-related problems before they occur.
September 2, 2015
Business
Kenworth relocates Salina, Utah, dealership to larger location
Kenworth has relocated its Salina, Utah, dealership from downtown to a new 12-service bay parts and service location at a new industrial park near Interstate 70.
September 2, 2015
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