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The 2015 New Models 

Whether they are rolling out entirely new trucks, expanding their lineups with more variants of existing trucks, or adding various standard and optional features, there’s a common thread running through the light-, medium- and heavy-duty segments.  And that is wowing fleet owners with how what’s new will positively impact their total cost of vehicle ownership.  The elements of that promise include changes to everything from how productive trucks can be to how fuel efficiently they can operate.

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  • Aug 1, 2014
    Article
    Fleet Owner

    Four Star Freightliner develops technician training program

    To help fill a shortage of technicians at its five dealerships, Four Star Freightliner has created a diesel technician training program. Four Star Freightliner has locations in Montgomery and Dothan, AL; Tifton and Valdosta, GA;  and Tallahassee, FL. The program was created by dealer principal Jerry Kocan. “We’ve had to go out and find young men and groom them through our own internal systems,” Kocan said....More
  • Jul 31, 2014
    News
    Fleet Owner

    Kenworth offering Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle

    Kenworth is now accepting orders for Class 8 vehicles spec’d with the Dana Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle. The axle can be ordered on P&D, regional and linehaul trucks equipped with the Kenworth AG380 or AG400L suspension....More
  • Jul 30, 2014
    News
    Fleet Owner

    DTNA shares vision for vocational market

    NAPA, CA....More
  • Jul 30, 2014
    Commentary

    Why trucking needs to care about augmented reality

    Recently, I wrote about the potential of drone use in transportation. Amazon is just one of the companies exploring the use of drones for delivery applications. Qimarox, a manufacturer based in Harderwijk, Netherlands, released a video showing its vision for drones in building pallets within the warehouse environment. (Click here to see a video of Qimarox’s vision)...More
  • Jul 30, 2014
    News
    Fleet Owner

    Natural gas option added for Freightliner severe-duty truck

    NAPA, CA. Designed for mixer, crane and other severe-duty vocational applications, the Freightliner 114SD will be available with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine as a factory-installed option starting in 2015, according to Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. The new NG offering “will provide our vocational customers with another green option for their toughest jobs,” she said at a press conference....More
  • Jul 30, 2014
    Article
    Fleet Owner

    New Mack dealership to open in Texas

    Mack Trucks is expanding its dealer network with a new location Cotulla, Texas, set to open in late August. Valley Truck Centers’ new 40,000 sq.-ft. facility also features the world’s largest Mack Trucks pylon, measuring in at 17 ft., 2 in. tall and 29 ft., 6 in. wide. The new Valley Truck Centers facility, located at 206 W FM 468, off Exit 67 on Interstate 35, midway between San Antonio and Laredo, features 22 service bays and offers both new and used vehicles, parts delivery and road service....More
  • Jul 30, 2014
    Article
    Fleet Owner

    Jasper offers remanufactured MaxxForce DT engine

    Jasper Engines & Transmissions is now offering a remanufactured International MaxxForce DT engine, available on exchange, for 2007-2009 International/Navistar applications. The engine is available for the following applications:...More
  • Jul 29, 2014
    News

    Tweet confirms Mercedes-Benz mid-sized Vito van coming to US

    Unveiled in Germany earlier this week, an all-new Vito mid-sized commercial van will be coming to North America, according to what appears to be a direct message from Daimler Truck and Bus.  Responding to a Tweet from Fleet Owner asking if the Vito might be headed to the U.S.,  @Daimler_CV (Daimler Truck & Bus) replied: “yes we are bringing the #mbvito to North America. Stay tuned for more!!”...More
  • Jul 29, 2014
    Article
    Fleet Owner

    Wilson County Tire holds official opening of Marangoni Ringtread facility

    Wilson County Tire and Retreading held an open house last week to celebrating its expanded operation, which now includes a Marangoni Ringtread retreading facility. The open house featured a plant tour, Spot the Retread contest and an Out of Service tire demonstration. Guests were also provided lunch and could enter a drawing for the chance to win a set of eight commercial truck tires or four super singles to be retreaded using the Ringtread (The splice-less retread) system on the winner’s own casings....More
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