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Pickup Trucks & Vans

Nissan Throws Diesel Pickup In Reverse

While the Big Three are banking on 1/2-ton diesel-powered offerings, Nissan reverses course and drops the Cummins Diesel Titan XD Pickup.

Nissan is bucking the current trend by dropping the Diesel Titan XD from its 2020 lineup.

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Daimler Trucks North America Forms Customer Experience Organization

Daimler Truck North America

Paul Romanaggi Appointed Chief Customer Experience Officer

Paul Romanaggi, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Daimler Trucks North America

Truck Accessories

Stellar Drawer Systems

Now available with an easy to use pull handles as well as the “T” handle.

American Eagle Drawer System Pull Handle

Equipment Management

Five Ways Telematics Solutions are Transforming Trucking

Access to data promises an unprecedented level of insight into truck and driver performance

Engine analytics through telematics help maintain diagnostic reports that will alert a manager when an asset is due for service and provides insight into early signs of a potential breakdown

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How to Beat Asphalt Build-Up

Release agents can help reduce costs and increase performance

In addition to problems with the dump and the bed, build-up that remains in the truck bed will cool and cure. If portions break off during the following haul, this partially cooled and set mix is not consistent with the new load. An inconsistent mix could lead to sections of pavement with varying properties.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

ClearPathGPS Dash Cam Detects Harsh Operating and Damage While Parked

Sensors detect harsh braking, acceleration, turning and crashes automatically, as well as detecting impact and broken glass events while an equipped vehicle is parked.

Dash Cam

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Ignoring Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems Can Be Costly

A proactive approach minimizes downtime resulting from engine exhaust aftertreatment system failures in diesel-powered construction equipment

Successful fleets realize that a proactive approach can avoid costly repairs and the associated downtime due to emissions systems failures.

Pickup Trucks & Vans

Ford Announces 430-hp Rating for 7.3-Liter Equipped Super Duty

Ford Motor Company

The 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine in Super Duty pickup cranks out 430 hp and 475 ft.-lb. of torque.

The 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine in Super Duty pickup cranks out 430 hp and 475 ft.-lb. of torque

Truck Parts & Components

Ford Makes PTO Standard on 2020 Super Duty Chassis Cab with Power Stroke

Ford Motor Company

The third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel working in combination with the TorqShift 10-speed heavy duty automatic transmission pump out 300 lb.-ft. of PTO torque.

Ford is making PTO capability standard on 2020 Super Duty Chassis Cabs equipped with the Power Stroke diesel.

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Kevin Baney Named Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President

Kenworth Truck Company

Prior to promotion, Baney served for nearly three years as Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing

Kevin Baney, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President

Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8

Owner Credits New Trucks for Driver Retention

Bennett Hauling depends on Kenworth T880 dumps for driver retention and excellent maneuverability on jobsites

Bennett Hauling’s fleet consists of 11 T880s, purchased through MHC Kenworth – Raleigh, all spec’d with PACCAR MX-13 engines rated at 455 hp, and six-speed automatic Allison transmissions.

Five Tips for Sizing Paving Equipment Trailers

Talbert Manufacturing

How to match trailers to your asphalt paving fleet needs

Variables to consider when selecting the right trailer for hauling paving equipment include trailer weight and dimensions, capacity rating, load configurations and federal and state regulations.

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