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.
How to deal with trucking’s DEF sensor shortage - Fleet …
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Fleets should look to improve the life of their DEF/SCR systems by always opting for high-quality DEF fluid from a trusted source.”. “Proper storage of DEF will prevent degradation and reduce the chances of the system detecting an actual DEF quality issue,” Navistar’s Just stressed. “DEF should be stored at a temperature between 20 ...
How Fleetmaster Express is staying at the forefront of technology …
WEBMar 19, 2018 · Using technology to its advantage is an operating philosophy that has served Fleetmaster Express well. Its stated goal—to remain at the forefront of technology to ensure loads are delivered timely and safely—is now even more important as the company grows and expands its service offerings and its operating footprint.
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 ...
Vehicle integration: The importance of truck OEMs and suppliers …
WEBAug 9, 2018 · Integrating the Bendix Wingman family of advanced safety systems into today’s trucks is a great example of supplier and OEM collaboration working for you. “The application and validation process [for the Wingman safety system] is extensive,” Beyer said. “Multiple complex systems need to communicate in a unified manner.
The present and future of electric axles - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBJan 6, 2019 · Axle manufacturers have been working on eAxle solutions for years, from the Dana axle used on Hyliion’s 6X4HE hybrid electric system (announced in late 2017) to the recent announcement that the AxTrax eAxle from ZF powers the Freightliner Innovation Fleet eCascadia. In the time since these and other existing products came about, engineering innovation has only increased.
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 ...
How maximum engine torque at lower RPMs can lead to fuel …
WEBDec 11, 2017 · The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding is available in two HP ratings—425 and 455— and average cruising RPMs with turbo compounding is 1,050, with a 2.47 rear axle ratio. Mack, meanwhile, estimates the efficiency generated by turbo compounding on its MP8 engine at 8% to 8.8% fuel economy improvement with as …
Elevating lift axles: An in-depth look at axle options
WEBJan 14, 2015 · The OPTIMAAX system is designed to automatically lift the forward axle in the tandem when loads are light and shift the unsprung weight to the rear drive axle without axle overloading to provide improved traction capability. “In the lifted position, at minimum, an additional 2% fuel economy improvement is gained, resulting in over a 5% ...
Dealing with aftertreatment issues - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBNov 27, 2017 · Among more basic issues include failed DPFs or cracked DPFs that allows soot to bypass the filter. Sometimes, Boone noted, the problem is with other components of the engine, but still results in the need to replace the ATS. If there’s a faulty injector or a turbo fails, for example, those failures can lead to issues in the ATS.