Making Sense of Truck Classification - Fleet Equipment Mag
2020年6月23日 · 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.
Truck air suspension ride height measurement procedure tips
2014年5月21日 · 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.
Detroit releases DT12 transmission series, redesigned DD15 engine
2020年6月15日 · 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 ...
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 ...
The forward-thinking approach of Cowan Systems - Fleet …
2018年7月12日 · 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.
UPS takes its next step toward carbon-neutrality with the …
2022年12月7日 · 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 ...
Top heavy-duty truck brake questions, answered - Fleet …
2015年2月25日 · The No. 1 job of truck brakes is safety; within that application, there’s more than one way to stop a truck. Drums have been the brake of choice for many trucks, but air disc brakes (ADBs) continue to gain popularity in nearly all heavy-duty on-road applications. “Current [ADB] market penetration is in the 12% to 15% range for power units ...
FleetPride increases eCommerce truck parts catalog - Fleet …
2022年7月26日 · 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 ...
Five steps to select a heavy-duty diesel engine oil - Fleet …
2022年4月22日 · 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 ...
Let’s talk heavy-duty truck VMRS codes - Fleet Equipment Mag
2018年4月12日 · As an example: Code 1: Equipment Location; Code 2: Equipment Category; and Code 14: Reason for Repair, to name a few. VMRS Code Key 24: Maintenance Status, was developed to improve communication and make the information about where each part or truck is in the maintenance process easily dispersed to each interested party.