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Medium duty electric trucks ‘not a fad’
For as much promise as truck electrification holds, there’s equal amounts of mystery and uncertainty. The most recent report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), Medium-Duty Electric Trucks: Cost of Ownership, says because the field history is minimal, total-cost-of-ownership and cost modeling for battery electric vehicles involves a number of projections, estimates […]
October 15, 2018
Vocational
Western Star, Freightliner issue recall for severe service trucks
Two separate recalls by Daimler Trucks North America include nearly 20,000 trucks, most of which are severe service, while a recall by Navistar involves around 600 severe service International trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The largest of the two Daimler recalls is for improperly installed steering shaft assemblies in approximately 19,754 […]
October 15, 2018
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Daimler recalls nearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks over steering shaft issue
Daimler Trucks North America recently issued a massive truck recall for Freightliner and Western Star trucks because of steering shaft issues. Details on CCJ.
October 15, 2018
Business
More questions than answers with electric trucks, but they’re ‘not a fad’
NACFE says because there are so few trucks in rotation, total-cost-of-ownership and cost modeling for electric vehicles involves projections, and estimations.
October 15, 2018
Business
EPA now asked to investigate its use of pro-glider kits study used to support regs repeal
Politicians ask the EPA to investigate its use of a study that claimed glider kit trucks do not produce harmful emissions greater than trucks with new engines.
October 15, 2018
Vocational
Pay attention at the pump: E15 gasoline will now be sold year round
Last week, President Trump announced the government will allow the sale of E15 (gasoline that is 15 percent ethanol) to move to year-round status despite warnings from outdoor power equipment manufacturers that the fuel is dangerous and can harm engines. “We will continue to advise consumers and professional users of outdoor power equipment to ‘Look […]
October 15, 2018
Class 3-6
Transition to winter weather a good time to check belts, hoses
Alliance Truck Parts Manager Brad Williamson says as the seasons change, it is important to check the integrity of belts and hoses as changing weather conditions can have implications on rubber components.
October 15, 2018
Vocational
Proper tread selection is a balancing act
This blog originally appeared in HWT’s sister publication Commercial Carrier Journal and was provided by Joe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance, NationaLease. Selecting the right tire tread design for an application can have as profound an effect on tire cost as proper inflation pressure. Much like setting one standard tire pressure for […]
October 15, 2018
Business
In quest for improved mpg, lower viscosity oil growing in popularity
When new fuel and emissions standards came into play, engine OEMs embraced lower viscosity oils. However, some fleets are reluctant to turn to a thinner oil.
October 14, 2018
Business
Canadian bulk hauler Westcan eyes fuel economy, driver recruiting/retention with Mack’s new Anthem
Westcan Bulk Transport will have 12 to 15 Mack Anthem semi-trucks delivered each week for the next year and plans to use the trucks as a recruiting tactic.
October 13, 2018
Vocational
Chasing mpg: Lower viscosity oils
FA-4 formulated oils provide added fuel benefits but are a slightly lower viscosity than CK-4 versions of the same grade and weight.
October 11, 2018
Business
Vnomics issued new patents for in-cab True Fuel coaching
Vnomics was granted two new U.S. patents from for its onboard True Fuel optimization and driver coaching system.
October 10, 2018
Trucks
Storm readiness: Ryder & Penske pass along tips for fleet preparation & response
As Hurricane Michael prepares to make landfall Wednesday in Northwest Florida keep in mind that hurricane season isn’t over until December 1. We reached out to Ryder and Penske to get some tips on fleet preparation prior to and following these major storms. HWT: What steps should be taken to best protect a fleet prior […]
October 9, 2018
Vocational
Kenworth publishes Body Builder Academy video series
Kenworth has launched its Body Builder Academy Training video series for its T880. The six instructional Body Builder Academy videos focus on connectivity with Kenworth chassis systems, PTO functions, integration of electronics between body and truck, and optimization of the driver interface for body functions through switches and dash messaging. Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart […]
October 9, 2018
Trucks
Tractor-trailer gets stuck on bike path
While we’ve seen tractor-trailers end up stranded on beach board walks and stuck on narrow roads where they don’t belong, this is the first time we’ve seen one get hung up on a bike path. Police in Columbus, Ohio report on their Facebook page that the confused, out-of-town driver got onto the bike path while […]
October 8, 2018
Trucks
Acela expands its high-water/flood rescue truck line
Floods are one of the leading causes of death from natural disasters in the U.S., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Acela Truck Company set out to do something about it. Acela recently announced an expansion of its High Water/Flood Rescue Truck line to include multiple new custom body configurations and larger […]
October 8, 2018
Business
Kenworth debuts Body Builder Academy video series
The Body Builder Academy gives an intro video, then focuses on specific topics such as the basic switch configuration, switch learn process & other important items.
October 8, 2018
Business
Trail King recalls certain step deck trailers for cross-member cracking issue
Trail King announces a recall for certain step deck trailers that have cracking issues. Get more info on the cracking problems the trailers are having on CCJ.
October 8, 2018
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