Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (NYSE: ALSN) announced that Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) has selected the new TC10 transmission for its 2015-2016 Class 8 truck purchases. MVT made the decision after conducting real-world comparisons of manual, automated manual, and automatic transmissions.
With 10 forward speeds and two reverse, the fully automatic TC10 uses a patented torque converter and full power shifts to deliver superior performance and productivity. The transmission is ideal for tractor applications and is well-suited for distribution applications where the tractor-trailer splits its work cycle between city and highway conditions. With MVT’s newest order, approximately one-third of its fleet will be equipped with the TC10 by the end of 2016.
“We pride ourselves in making our equipment as fuel efficient as possible,” said Royal Jones, co-founder, chief executive officer, president, and majority owner of MVT. “Our TC10-equipped tractors have demonstrated an improvement of more than 3.5% when compared with the rest of our fleet. In fact, we have a dozen TC10 tractors that have achieved double-digit mpg.”
Overall, fleets adopting the TC10 and sharing data with Allison are reporting an average fuel economy improvement of 8.3% mpg versus other transmission technologies. With FuelSense, a package of software and electronic controls, the TC10 achieves the best fuel economy, regardless of driver experience or expertise. It shifts at just the right points to maintain vehicle performance and maximize fuel economy. Allison engineers focused on all aspects of a vehicle’s operation to achieve the best integrated package.
With a fleet of more than 1,200 trucks and 5,000 trailers, MVT specializes in time-sensitive service between manufacturing centers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As part of an ongoing initiative to achieve maximum fuel economy, MVT was the first fleet to apply different innovations in the trucking business to maximize truck performance.
Due to its ease of use, the TC10, like all Allison fully automatic transmissions, expands the size of the driver pool. Even experienced drivers benefit from more precise, safer handling and improved comfort. Fully automatic shifting reduces driver fatigue and keeps a driver’s attention on the road. For more information, see www.allisontransmission.com.
MVT, located in Las Cruces NM and El Paso TX, began in 1981 hauling primarily refrigerated/perishable goods, as a small, independent fleet in the Southwest. Today it is one of the largest locally owned transportation providers in western Texas and southern New Mexico. Access www.m-v-t.com for further information.
