Truck air suspension ride height measurement procedure tips
WEBMay 21, 2014 · 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.
Kenworth introduces new T370 hybrid tractor targeted at local …
WEBOct 2, 2008 · Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced a new Kenworth T370 Class 7 diesel-electric hybrid tractor for local haul applications, including beverage, general freight, and grocery distribution. Kenworth’s goal for the T370 hybrid tractor is to improve fuel economy by up to 25% in local haul applications. The tractor will be available in various ...
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WEBAP Emissions catalytic converters for heavy-duty gas vehicles. 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 ...
Freightliner Custom Chassis delivers 50,000th chassis to UPS
WEBMay 14, 2018 · Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) recently hit a milestone as it delivered its 50,000th chassis to UPS. Leaders from UPS, FCCC and FCCC parent company Daimler Trucks North America were on hand at FCCC headquarters in Gaffney, S.C., recently to mark the official delivery of the milestone chassis, which was specially branded and displayed for the event, along with local civic leaders from ...
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 ...
Disc brakes vs. drum brakes - Fleet Equipment Mag
WEBApr 20, 2016 · The main strong point for disc brakes is reduced stopping distance. With disc brakes, that distance can be anywhere from 17% to 33% shorter than drum brakes, depending on speed. This is especially important in regard to federal braking standards for heavy trucks. Reduced fade is another benefit, especially for …
Mack Defense reveals M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks for U.S. Army …
WEBSep 30, 2021 · 00:00. 00:00. This week we’re on the road again, as Mack Defense recently invited us out to experience the delivery of the first production M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks, or HDTs, to the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. They were the first to roll off the company’s new production line at the Mack Experience Center in Allentown, Pa.
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 ...
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WEBSep 9, 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, leave a better world to our future generations.
Linde Canada sets sights on a net-zero carbon footprint future
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · The objectives are well defined for Laura Lunt, director, Energy Services, Linde Canada Inc.: “We’re moving toward a lower carbon footprint with significant reductions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050,” she said. “One way we’re committed to improving our environmental performance is by implementing LNG technology in our fleet.”.