Trail King Adds 12 Dealers
Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries Inc. announced the addition of 12 new dealers to its network in the United States and Canada.
January 22, 2018Meritor Realigns Operating Segments
Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. announced a realignment of its three operating segments to further drive its long-term strategic objectives while assigning new responsibilities as part of the company’s commitment to leadership development.
January 19, 2018SuperTruck: Electrical System Changes Are Coming
The Department of Energy’s SuperTruck project is producing technological changes, including to auxiliary power units, and these changes will be working their way into standard truck manufacturing, according to industry experts.
January 19, 2018APUs: Diesel or Electric?
Auxiliary power units allow truck drivers to have climate control for their sleepers and electricity for hotel loads without needing to idle the tractor engine, but fleets that elect to add APUs to the cab must decide how those APUs will be powered — by a small diesel engine or by batteries.
January 19, 2018Tips on Truck Electrical System Maintenance
Troubleshooting problems with a truck’s electrical system takes knowledge and experience.“Always take a systems approach when you are spec’ing and maintaining your vehicles’ electrical systems,” said Bruce Purkey, CEO of Purkey’s Electrical Consulting, which helps fleets solve their electrical system problems.
January 19, 2018Equipment Cybersecurity Awareness
Trucking's at increasing risk of cybersecurity threats, and the risk is only going to grow as automated and other advanced technologies become commonplace in the industry.
January 19, 2018Some Small Carriers Embrace Glider Kits to Avoid Costs of Emissions Systems
Like some other small trucking firms, Old Forge Services of Mogadore, Ohio, has turned to glider kits to reduce maintenance expenses and downtime.
January 19, 2018Gliders, E-Axles: E&MU Looks at 'Old' and 'New'
The January/February edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update examines electric axles, one of the industry’s latest technology advancements, and glider kits, which some truck operators view as a more reliable, cost-effective option compared with trucks with new engines.
January 19, 2018Industry Eyes E-Axles
Tesla’s announcement in November that it will produce an all-electric Class 8 tractor by 2019 helped highlight the potential for electric power in commercial trucking. But while Tesla and others are electrifying the entire truck, some companies are focusing on the axles.
January 19, 2018Efficient Alternators Help Reduce Fleets’ Fuel Costs, Experts Say
Engineering advancements are producing more efficient alternators for heavy trucks that are helping to reduce fleets’ fuel bills, industry experts said.
January 19, 2018