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Which trucks go the distance, and what do they cost along the way? Plus, awards voting, darker routes, and fleet news in this week’s Truck Chat.
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WOOSTER, OHIO – STAHL has made the traditional service body better with the ChallengerST Service Body with a corrosion-resistant, all-galvanneal steel body featuring a “Lock Bolt Construction” which reduces the exposed welding used on conventional service bodies.
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READING, PA – On Nov. 1, Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the grand opening of a 14,000 square-foot new facility in Portland, Ore.
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KIRKLAND, WA – The Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system is fully compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) idling regulations going into effect Jan. 1, 2008, for sleeper trucks with 2007 and later model engines.
Read More →MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. – Automotive Resources International (ARI) announced its affiliation with SmartWay Transport, to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.
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We put the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in the hands of a work truck customer for a real-world review.
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How an environmentally-conscious trash collection company trashed inefficiency – and collected the profits.
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The increased electrical loads on new trucks from advanced engine, transmission, and brake systems have given rise to the need for new battery technology.
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It’s been a year since stricter EPA regulations aimed at reducing sulfur content in diesel fuel became effective. Most fleets surveyed report no problems, although cold weather and vehicle age may present issues.
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Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
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A PHH FirstFleet study found a ‘sweet spot’ where fuel efficiency and performance are maximized. The research highlighted other fuel-economizing steps.
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