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Equipment
Trucking Trends Lead the Fall Show Season
Mack Trucks and Grote Industries recently launched two technology-driven products that fit right in to top trends for the construction and trucking industries.
October 15, 2022
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Equipment
Pickup Truck Lift Kit Can Help Reduce Damage on Construction Sites
Sport Truck USA
Some benefits offered by a lifted truck equipped with larger tires include increased visibility, along with needed ground clearance, both of which reduce risk of damage to the undercarriage.
July 6, 2022
Some benefits offered by a lifted truck equipped with larger tires include increased visibility, along with needed ground clearance, both of which reduce risk of damage to the undercarriage.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Meritor to Buy Siemens Commercial Vehicles Business
Meritor Inc.
Cummins consented to and is supportive of Meritor's agreement and completing the acquisition of the Siemens Commercial Vehicles business.
May 27, 2022
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Truck Parts & Components
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.
Equipment
How to Choose Pickup Truck Axle Gear Ratios to Improve Performance
Optional axle ratios can tailor pickup truck power and efficiency to suit your needs as long as the gearing keeps the engine in its torque sweet spot.
October 28, 2021
Every engine includes a sweet spot in its power curve between peak power and peak torque. You want the transmission gearing and axle gear ratio to stay in this sweet spot while hauling the payload at the desired speed.
Truck Parts & Components
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.
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.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Which Truck Suspension Meets Your Construction Truck Needs?
Advances in truck suspensions for vocational truck applications provide options that change the equation for weight versus stability versus articulation versus ride quality
July 20, 2021
The Mack mRIDE provides extreme articulation and constant tire contact, delivering superior traction on the rough terrain. The spring leaf design and V-shaped torque rods help ensure stability to efficiently transmit forces into the truck’s frame.
Truck Parts & Components
Bendix Offers Springtime Air Brake Maintenance Tips
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Help Air Brake Systems Recover from Harsh Seasonal Factors
March 25, 2021
Drivers and technicians need to pay extra attention this time of year with both visual checks and keen awareness of component performance. Air dryers mounted on the frame rail are susceptible to corrosion due to their exposure to the road.
Truck Parts & Components
Select the Right Transmission Fluid for Heavy-duty Trucks
Transmission type and application determine the best choice.
January 26, 2021
The severity of the application has to be taken into consideration when selecting transmission fluids and determining to proper change intervals.
Diesel Engines
Tips to Help Your Battery Survive on the Construction Site
EnerSys
The key to achieving trouble-free service from construction vehicle batteries is to properly spec the correct battery type and to ensure the batteries are always kept in their proper State of Charge (SOC).
September 23, 2019
Unlike maintenance-free flooded lead acid batteries that have a liquid electrolyte, an AGM battery contains a glass mat separator made of fiberglass that is placed between each plate to absorb the electrolyte. This makes the battery spill-proof with no additional water or electrolyte ever needed.
Equipment Management
Air Conditioning Essentials That Keep Machine Operators Working Cool
Master essential housekeeping chores as well as clues to refrigerant leaking to ensure comfortable operators keep construction sites productive
June 12, 2019
The most important regular maintenance in an air-conditioning system applies where the refrigerant changes state. Air flow is essential in the condenser and evaporator, and it takes deliberate maintenance to keep these systems working on construction sites.
Truck Parts & Components
10 Tips to Extend Tire Life
Make tire maintenance a priority to save unnecessary expense.
May 24, 2019
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Truck Parts & Components
Truck Tire Maintenance Tips
Simple steps to minimize tire-related downtime.
May 17, 2019
Maintaining proper tire air pressure for the load and speed of the application is essential to maximum tire life because improper inflation focuses wear on small portions of tires' useful tread surface.
Truck Parts & Components
Give Your Truck Suspension a Helping Hand
Helper springs can increase stability, improve handling, level loads and reduce maintenance.
February 11, 2019
SuperSprings offers a product called SumoSprings that contains millions of microscopic air bubbles enclosed in Urethane. The advantage is they are virtually maintenance free and cannot pop or rip.
Truck Parts & Components
Keep Truck Transmissions Geared for Success
Maintain heavy truck transmissions to keep the wheels turning and keep costs in line.
December 12, 2017
An approved transmission fluid and the correct fluid level is the most important preventative maintenance step to promoting longevity. Without the proper lubricants at the proper levels, no other preventative maintenance is going to be effective.
Equipment
Work Truck Suppliers Pull the Wraps Off New Offerings
Truck manufacturers laid out the latest offerings during Q1 2017 with a heavy emphasis on service and support.
April 11, 2017
The 670 Ford Commercial Vehicle Center dealers offer a wide selection of in-stock Ford commercial vehicles, and use a proprietary diagnostic software, Commercial Vehicle Tools, to recommend the most appropriate vehicle specifications for a customer’s specific business needs.
Equipment
Cushion the Impact of Vocational Truck Suspension Selection
Every vocational truck suspension option comes with its own unique performance trade-offs. The best choice requires an understanding of how the trade-offs match up to your application requirements.
July 15, 2016
It is important that any mechanical suspension used in a high articulation environment is able to evenly distribute the load. Freightliner recommends a trunnion suspension, such as TufTrac, which is Daimler Truck North America’s proprietary suspension for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks.
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