Fleets and owner-operators seeking to maximize profitability must consider their trucks as a critical part of their business, according to a new white paper released last month from Freightliner Trucks. Available on FreightlinerTrucks.com/RCO, “Increasing Profitability by Lowering Your Real Cost of Ownership” takes a close look at hard and soft costs over the lifetime of a […]
Delivering improved fuel economy, reduced maintenance and lower weight, the Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem drive axle is now available for all Peterbilt heavy-duty truck models, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The efficient axle design with AdvanTEK gearing and optimized integration with Peterbilt’s chassis can improve fuel efficiency by up to two percent, or approximately […]
Tallman Truck Centre’s employees in Oshawa have now moved into their new state of the art 20,000 sq. ft. dealership off of highway 401 at 787 Bloor St W. The full-service dealership sits on less than 4 acres of land and is equipped with 15 service bays, drivers lounge with amenities, expanded parts department and […]
Highlighting Mack’s focus on developing quality training programs to encourage better service for its customers, Mack Trucks Academy recently received Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The accreditation acknowledges Mack’s focus on quality and offering customers superior after-purchase support and service. MackTrucksAcademywas evaluated against established industry […]
Kenworth Truck Company is adding a natural gas option for the Kenworth T880, the company’s flagship vocational truck. The Kenworth T880 day cab and 52-inch mid-roof sleeper configurations now can be specified with the factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G 400-hp natural gas engine with 1,450 lb-ft of torque. The ISX12 G is available with manual, automatic and Eaton UltraShift Plus […]
ATDynamics, a Silicon Valley based transportation technology company has announced that the Province of Ontario has begun a deferred enforcement program allowing fleets to operate full length, patented TrailerTail devices up to five feet long within the Province as of August 11, 2014. Ontario is the first Province inCanada to take a proactive measure permitting fleets operating […]
Bestpass Inc., providers of bulk purchasing and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, has announced that beginning August 16, 2014 Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) managed bridges, including the Rainbow, Whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston international bridges, are now part of the Bestpass toll service. The expansion of the Bestpass toll network is the result of the recent implementation of the […]
Carrier Transicold’s new APX™ remote panels add convenience and efficiency for refrigerated transport operations by placing trailer refrigeration controls in locations more easily accessible to operators. The remote panels are available in two configurations: “flush-mount,” designed for mounting inside the trailer near the rear doors, and “surface-mount” for use on trailer exteriors. Flush-mount panels are […]
Volvo Trucks’ model year 2016 VN series highway tractors will deliver even greater fuel savings compared with previous generation models through an assortment of aerodynamic and powertrain enhancements. Further sculpting of airflow around the exterior and underneath the hood improves fuel efficiency by up to 3.5 percent. Volvo’s new XE-Adaptive Gearing and Torque Management options can provide […]
No matter where you drive, you never know when something could go wrong. It could be a flat tire, getting stuck in traffic, an accident, a car break down, or sliding into a ditch on a less travelled road. This is why it is important to always be prepared and part of being prepared involves […]