Battery-electric medium-duty trucks may have a bright future due to their potential to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability. But currently, the availability of these trucks is limited as testing continues.
July 23, 2019Steve Brawner
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Top 100
Penske Truck Leasing is conducting tests with 10 medium-duty Freightliner eM2s in California. (Penske Truck Leasing)
Availability of Medium-Duty E-Trucks Is Limited as Testing Continues
Penske Truck Leasing is conducting tests with 10 medium-duty Freightliner eM2s in California. (Penske Truck Leasing)
Business, Technology
CFI technicians inspect a truck's tires. CFI staffs one to two techs focused on technology repair for each shift, and less experienced techs focus on developing their skills before moving on to more advanced equipment. (CFI)
Closing the Skills Gaps
CFI technicians inspect a truck's tires. CFI staffs one to two techs focused on technology repair for each shift, and less experienced techs focus on developing their skills before moving on to more advanced equipment. (CFI)
It's important for technicians to be savvy with technology, but companies will also train mechanically inclined techs and teach them new skills.
July 19, 2019
Business, Equipment
Most of Ryder's trucks have the traditional on-off drive. (Ryder System Inc.)
Figuring Out Fan Drives
Most of Ryder's trucks have the traditional on-off drive. (Ryder System Inc.)
Many in the industry say variable-speed drives, which run only as fast as necessary, are increasingly popular. Variable drives can save on horsepower and therefore save on fuel. However, the more traditional on-off drive also is a popular choice because it’s simplest and cheapest.
May 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Manufacturers note serveral reasons for mobile columns' increased use, including their flexibility. (Earthlift by Stertil-Koni)
Mobile Lifts Gaining Momentum in Service Shops
Manufacturers note serveral reasons for mobile columns' increased use, including their flexibility. (Earthlift by Stertil-Koni)
Ryder System Inc.is one company whose fleet maintenance technicians are using mobile lifts to get under big rigs.
March 9, 2018
Business, Equipment
Hyliion says its e-axle will produce up to 15% fuel savings as it captures regenerative energy that will be stored in the battery pack. (Photo by Hyliion)
Industry Eyes E-Axles
Hyliion says its e-axle will produce up to 15% fuel savings as it captures regenerative energy that will be stored in the battery pack. (Photo by Hyliion)
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, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Analysts Predict Spot Rates Could Soar Once ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
When the electronic logging device mandate finally takes effect in December, freight hauling capacity will tighten and spot market rates are likely to rise, according to trucking industry analysts.
August 25, 2017
Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Steve Muth, Penray's chief chemist, mixes diesel fuel additive at the company's Wheeling, Ill., laboratory. (Penray)
Engine Maker Cummins Endorses Fuel Additives Amid Tighter Emissions Regulations
Steve Muth, Penray's chief chemist, mixes diesel fuel additive at the company's Wheeling, Ill., laboratory. (Penray)
Cummins Inc. recently endorsed two fuel additives, marking the first time the diesel engine maker has taken such a step.
July 24, 2017
Equipment
Nitrite-Free Coolants on the Rise Due to More Aluminum in Engines
As manager of technical development for TA and Petro travel centers, Homer Hogg sells a lot of coolant to fleets of all sizes. In 2010, he started seeing something strange: a white residue plugging coolant filters and coating cylinder liners.
March 17, 2017
Equipment, Business, Fuel, Government, Technology, Safety
Xtra Lease
Leaf Spring Vs. Air Ride: Opinions Differ on Suspensions
Xtra Lease
Maryland-based Ramar Moving Systems hauls specialty items such as art, satellites and, once, a moon buggy.
April 15, 2016
Business, Government, Safety, Logistics
B-Line
Companies Reimagine Delivery Vehicles
B-Line
Several companies are testing a wide range of innovative delivery ideas to gain an edge in growing logistics and transportation space.
April 5, 2016Pages
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