Making Sense of Truck Classification - Fleet Equipment Mag
Jun 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.
KeepTruckin rebrands as Motive, launches automated operations …
Published: 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 ...
UPS takes its next step toward carbon-neutrality with the …
Dec 7, 2022 · The Freightliner eCascadia is among the first commercially available fully electric semi-truck in the U.S., and the first electric semi-truck in UPS’s fleet. UPS intends to reach 40% alternative fuel in ground operations by 2025 with further goals to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. With electrification being a main focus in the ...
Truck air suspension ride height measurement procedure tips
May 21, 2014 · 5. On the axle where the height control valve is attached, measure the distance from the bottom of the frame rail to the ground. 6. Measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the ground. 7. Subtract the measurement found in Step 6 from the measurement found in Step 5 to determine the current ride height of your suspension.
Cummins-Meritor provides an aftermarket strategy update
Jan 24, 2024 · The Cummins-Meritor Aftermarket strategy going forward. In addition to the aforementioned broadening of its product portfolio, Cummins-Meritor aims to invest in manufacturing and remanufacturing with a focus on efficiency. These investments are intended to increase production capacity (as indicated by the goal to manufacture a higher volume of ...
Five steps to select a heavy-duty diesel engine oil - Fleet …
Apr 22, 2022 · Consider the operating conditions. The environment and operating conditions of the engine should be the next consideration when selecting a heavy-duty engine oil. The temperature range in which lubricants can perform optimally is denoted by its SAE grade, which is a measure of the oil’s viscosity. The viscosity of the oil dictates its ability ...
The pros and cons of truck driver-facing cameras - Fleet …
Sep 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 ...
FleetPride increases eCommerce truck parts catalog - Fleet …
Jul 26, 2022 · By the end of 2022, FleetPride expects its database will grow to more than two million parts and will continue to provide access to 400+ top suppliers, the company noted in a press release. Over the past several months, FleetPride has rapidly expanded its product database on FleetPride.com. Now, millions of cross-references are available online ...
Push it real good: The role of pusher axles in trucking
Jan 11, 2021 · Dana’s Mastroianni adds spec’ing a pusher or liftable axle can include a potential for increased performance by the other axles, resulting in less wear and tear on the vehicle’s tires and ancillary components. Additionally, he says, the vehicle should experience improved stopping distance due to the added brakes on the pusher axle.
The forward-thinking approach of Cowan Systems - Fleet …
Jul 12, 2018 · One decision Cowan Systems made recently was to spec the new PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission in its Peterbilt Model 579 tractors. The gearboxes are paired with PACCAR MX-13 engines. By end of the year, the fleet will have 150 Peterbilts with the PACCAR powertrain, and it has a few hundred more on order for delivery in 2019.