Making Sense of Truck Classification - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBJun 23, 2020 · Truck classification for medium trucks involves Classes 4, 5, and 6. That’s where commercial trucks start to show up. Classes 4 and 5 include some full-size trucks used non-commercially. Still, most of the medium-class vehicles are made and used for commercial purposes. Class 4—The GVWRs for this class range between 14,001 and 16,000 pounds.
The pros and cons of truck driver-facing cameras - Fleet …
WEBSep 24, 2018 · Yet, from an equipment management point of view, video telematics can be incredibly helpful not just for the fleet, but for the driver too, as the benefits of driver-facing cameras include exonerations from potential lawsuits after collisions, as well as driver coaching that can cut down on crashes, distractions and other dangerous situations ...
Volvo highlights opening of Dex Heavy Duty Parts - Fleet …
WEBPublished: Jun 3, 2015. Executives of the Volvo Group, Dex Heavy Duty Parts LLC and local and state public officials celebrated the grand opening of the Dex facility in Advance, N.C., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the facility. Dex, a Volvo Group subsidiary and leading supplier of recycled, renovated and surplus medium- and heavy ...
KeepTruckin rebrands as Motive, launches automated operations …
WEBPublished: May 18, 2022. KeepTruckin has changed its name to Motive, underscoring its expanded focus and direction. Alongside its rebrand, Motive has launched the Automated Operations Platform, a combination of IoT hardware and AI-powered applications that connect and automate physical operations. Founded in 2013, Motive builds technology to ...
How truck lease structure impacts maintenance, repair costs
WEBAug 13, 2021 · How maintenance and repair costs impact the bottom line. M&R should be at the forefront of every company’s total cost of ownership (TCO) as it is the most volatile cost of a fleet operation. Improper preparation and management of M&R can drastically erode profits from the bottom line—and the older the truck, the costlier it gets.
Detroit DD13 Gen 5 engine offers uptime-focused features for …
WEBJun 1, 2021 · With new vocational-focused ratings delivering up to 525 HP and 1850 lb-ft of torque, the DD13 Gen 5 is suited for applications such as mixers, municipal, vacuum trucks, and oilfield, Detroit noted. These ratings have additional power at the upper end of the RPM band and more torque at the low end compared to the current DD13.
FleetPride acquires Raney’s Truck Center in Florida - Fleet …
WEBPublished: Nov 10, 2023. FleetPride has announced the acquisition of Raney’s Truck Center, based in Ocala, Florida. Raney’s Truck Center has been a part of the Ocala community for more than 66 years, providing truck and trailer parts and services to local businesses and nationwide customers. “Joining forces with FleetPride opens up new ...
Five truck trend takeaways from June - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBJul 6, 2021 · 4. FE gets up-close with Ford’s full-hybrid 2022 Maverick pickup truck. Ford recently invited us out to see them in Detroit to take a look at their brand-new light-duty pickup truck offering: The 2022 Ford Maverick. Watch the video below to see all the details on Ford’s new hybrid pickup truck. 0 seconds of 6 minutes, 9 secondsVolume 90%.
Detroit releases DT12 transmission series, redesigned DD15 engine
WEBJun 15, 2020 · The DD15 Gen 5 engine has been completely updated and will be available with January 2021 truck builds. The Gen 5 advances Detroit’s heavy-duty engine platform (HDEP). The new DD15 Gen 5 brings enhanced performance, durability and fuel economy for the Cascadia, Detroit says. The company says the complete rethink of the DD15 includes increased ...
Electric truck regenerative braking, explained - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBMay 27, 2021 · Concerning engine braking: “Regen performs the emulation of on-highway engine braking or slowing the vehicle during a stopping event,” Dana’s Frenznick said. “The regenerative force can be adjusted based on the driving conditions.”. Let that sink in for a minute. The degree to which the electric truck powertrain can be controlled and ...