Five steps to select a heavy-duty diesel engine oil - Fleet …
Apr 22, 2022 · A clear example of this is the rigorous and comprehensive testing that HF Sinclair puts its Petro-Canada Lubricants DURON products through to demonstrate DURON’s superior performance and long-life durability.
Making Sense of Truck Classification - Fleet Equipment Mag
Jun 23, 2020 · Class 8—This class applies to most of the rest. It’s for the really huge trucks with GVWRs over 33,001. The vehicles in this class are more than heavy duty. Typically called “severe duty,” Class 8 applies to cement trucks and dump trucks.
KeepTruckin rebrands as Motive, launches automated operations …
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 …
Top heavy-duty truck brake questions, answered - Fleet …
Feb 25, 2015 · That said, brake life cycles vary wildly due to numerous factors across many applications. Alex Wieczorek, Stemco’s segment business leader, brake products, recommends that fleets should consider the route the vehicle travels (city, over the road, rural), the average load of the vehicle (heavy or lightly loaded), the terrain (flat, hilly or mountainous) and the driver’s experience level.
Truck air suspension ride height measurement procedure tips
May 21, 2014 · 1. Determine the vehicle manufacturer’s correct suspension ride height for your vehicle and which axle the height control valve is attached to on multi-axle vehicles.
How to deal with trucking’s DEF sensor shortage - Fleet …
Feb 7, 2022 · Supply chain shortages hit the trucking industry hard and no more so evident than in new trucks that are slowly rolling off the line. It’s the dreaded microchip shortage that shows no sign of letting up, but while there’s been plenty of talk of not being able to get new trucks, fewer are talking about the issue that’s sidelining trucks that …
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Nov 27, 2024 · Volvo Trucks places safety and sustainability at the forefront of every decision we make. It is our responsibility at Volvo Trucks to protect and preserve the finite resources of our planet. While making our business environmentally and financially sustainable, we will, together with our customers ...
Electric auxiliary power units as truck driver retention equipment
Sep 16, 2020 · “Even in our current situation, commerce continues to move; trucks and drivers are on the roads, oftentimes in triple-digit temperatures,” said Greg Bremhorst, sales manager at Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI). “High ambient temperatures are a main cause of truckers’ sleepless rest periods, which means keeping them cool and safe is a top priority when they’re hauling in high ...
Bendix tech tips: Air chamber maintenance and replacement
Aug 29, 2016 · While every part of a commercial vehicle air braking system is important to safe and effective operation, air chambers have a uniquely vital job: At each wheel-end, it’s the air chamber, sometimes called the actuator, that transfers air pressure into a mechanical force, which is then translated into the brake application of an S-cam drum or air disc brake.
What to expect at this year’s NACV Show - Fleet Equipment Mag
Sep 9, 2019 · All the major Class 8 truck manufacturers—including International, Volvo, Mack, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star, Kenworth and Hino—are exhibiting at this year’s show. In addition, attendees who came to the inaugural show in 2017 will note a larger floor plan, a greater number of exhibitors and a wider range of products this year than were at the show two years ago, according to ...