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Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
California Utility Service Company Will Be the First to Put Zeus All-electric Trucks to Work
Zeus Electric Chassis Inc.
The first production Zeus Class 5 electric work trucks are being built to spec for and put to the test by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.
March 21, 2022
Zeus' battery-electric vehicle cab and chassis platform enables fleets to use existing OEM body partners, system integrators and upfitters to adapt the vehicle to various Class 4, 5 and 6 applications.
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Zeus Electric Chassis Inc.
Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc. is focused on developing a severe-duty, e-mobility solution from the ground up.
2320 Leibel Street, Suite 101
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
March 15, 2022
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Mack Beefs Up MD Series Trucks With More Powerful Allison Transmission
Mack says the addition of the Allison 3000 RDS opens up a ton of more vocational capability for its MD6 and MD7 medium-duty trucks.
March 14, 2022
Mack’s MD series trucks, seen here at Work Truck Week 2022 in Indianapolis, are now available with Allison’s RDS 3000 transmission.
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UPDATE: Work Truck Week 2022 Highlights Electrification and Customization
Check out even more highlights from North America's largest work truck event, including GM's Silverado EV, Ram ProMaster jobsite-focused cargo van, Mack Trucks' new heavy-duty transmission option for medium-duty trucks and more.
March 11, 2022
Mack Trucks is expanding its Mack MD Series offering with the availability of the Allison 3000 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) transmission.
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Stellar Highlights New Telescopic Hooklift at NTEA Work Truck Week
Stellar
Showcased at Work Truck Week 2022 in Indianapolis, the 18,000-lb.-capacity hoist is built for a Class 4 to 7 chassis and has a 35.63/54-in. hook height.
March 11, 2022
Stellar Nxt18 Hooklift At Wtw22
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Reduce Carbon Emissions Utilizing Familiar IC Engine Technology
Cummins will offer fuel agnostic internal combustion engines based on common platforms to reduce upfront cost and OEM design requirements.
February 17, 2022
The 15-liter natural gas engine is an important part of Cummins strategy for its path to zero emissions.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Tips to Keep Vocational Trucks Rolling
As truck fleets age, driver inspections and preventative maintenance will keep you in motion.
November 22, 2021
Establish a preventive maintenance schedule and modify it if necessary. If your maintenance inspections are finding issues, this is telling you that you are not seeing the vehicles often enough or you are using cut-off thresholds that are too close to the limits.
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International MV Series Medium Duty Truck Designed with Upfitting in Mind
Navistar International Corporation
Highlights of the new International MV Series medium-duty vehicle, including a completely redesigned front end, improved maintenance schedules plus numerous body builder advancements to make upfitting easier.
November 18, 2021
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International Updates A26 Engine
Navistar International Corporation
Latest engine enhancements add to a total 10% improved fuel economy since launch of A26.
October 27, 2021
Built from the proven MAN D26 engine crankcase, this latest version of the International A26 produces up to 515 hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque.
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What Are the Implications of Rerating Vehicle GVWR and GAWR?
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
It’s important to understand how the ratings are established and the implications of changing them before moving forward with rerating a vehicle.
October 21, 2021
OEMs have the authority to determine final ratings for a new vehicle. It’s important to understand how the ratings are established and the implications of changing them before doing so.
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Navistar Enhances International MV Truck Safety and Capability
Increased visibility, collision mitigation options and Diamond Logic customization ensure International's medium-duty MV is up to vocational tasks.
October 14, 2021
The International MV Series medium-duty truck has been designed to accommodate body upfits and it includes the Diamond Logic electrical system.
Fleet Maintenance
Cold Weather Is Coming – Prepare Trucks with These Top 12 Tips
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Keep your truck fleet operating safely by maintaining wheel-ends, air systems, and electronics.
October 7, 2021
With winter approaching, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems offers advice on how you can prepare your truck fleet.
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Utility Expo to Include New Braden Bolt-on Utility Winch Bumpers
PACCAR Inc.
BRADEN has introduced new direct bolt-on utility winch bumper options for PACCAR New Medium Duty Trucks as part of its UBX20 and PD18 Utility Bumper and Planetary Recovery Winch Systems.
September 27, 2021
Braden Bolt-On Bumpers
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Tight Supply Market Drives Strong Demand for Equipment and Trucks
Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions
Supply chain disruptions and microchip shortage create low supply environment.
September 10, 2021
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Plan for Work Truck Shortages to Linger Due to Tight Microchip Supply
Decide what you need for 2022 and act now, because the most profitable trucks will be first to get scarce components as supply challenges continue to restrict truck availability
August 19, 2021
As manufacturers prioritize production of high profit margin consumer trucks and SUVs, commercial trucks struggle to keep up with demand due to continued microchip and component shortages.
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General Motors Expands Access of OnStar Vehicle Insights to Non-GM Vehicles
General Motors Company
Fleet customers can now leverage GM’s telematics solution across their entire fleet, regardless of vehicle make or model .
August 1, 2021
OnStar Vehicle Insights can now be used with most non-GM vehicles via a plug-in adapter, enabling fleet customers to utilize OnStar Vehicle Insights across their whole fleet, regardless of vehicle make or model year. This expansion aims to help fleet managers save on business operations, monitor fleet vehicles and keep drivers safe using only one telematics platform.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Don’t Let Brakes Slow Productivity
Maintain air brake systems to keep your medium- and heavy-duty trucks rolling.
May 11, 2021
Brakes being out of adjustment is a common DOT citation. On an air brake system the slack adjuster is used to adjust the brakes. It takes up the slack is the stroke as the friction surfaces wear away. Modern trucks are equipped with automatic slack adjusters that adjust themselves during full brake applications and should only require manual adjustments during installation.
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ATLIS Aims to Electrify Class 2B through Class 6 Work Trucks
Nxu, Inc. (formerly Atlis Motor Vehicles)
The company’s first EV product will focus on the ¾-ton work market segment.
April 16, 2021
ATLIS Motor Vehicles' first product offering will target ¾-ton diesel and gas trucks in the agriculture, service, utility and construction industries. The goal of the XT truck is to offer a 500-mile range battery that can be recharged in less than 15 minutes while accommodating upfits.
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