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Green electric refuse truck with side loader.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 23, 2024

Mack LR Electric Now has Fully Electric Heil RevAMP Option

Mack Trucks’ Class 8 refuse model, the Mack LR Electric, can now integrate a fully electric automated side loader. The Mack LR Electric and the Mack MD Electric 2024 models are now qualified for California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

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Photo of a spreader, large box-like bin that fits on the back of a truck.
ProductsMay 17, 2024

Hilltip Introduces IceStriker Combi Spreader with 8-Cubic-Foot Capacity

Hilltip’s new IceStriker Combi Spreader features an 8-cubic-foot capacity and comes standard with a GPS speed control system.

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Articlesby StaffMay 17, 2024

Re-rating Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR): Why and How it's Done

Sometimes, it is not in a fleet’s best interests to have a vehicle at a given GVWR. Changing the GVWR to a special value can be done, but the process is complicated.

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ProductsMay 13, 2024

Stellar Showcases New Hooklift, Joystick, & 90K Bumper

Stellar Industries has debuted its NXT68 Hooklift, new bumpers, and a joystick controller.

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A diagram of the international combustion engine vs. a commercial battery electric vehicle on a blue background.
ArticlesMay 13, 2024

Getting the Most Out of Your ePTO Today and Tomorrow

The electronic power take-off (ePTO) is crucial for work truck electrification, as it reduces fuel consumption and emissions, but not all ePTOs are the same.

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ArticlesMay 6, 2024

Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy

Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can achieve the proper axle loadings before a truck is built.

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Photo shows a business building with the name Fontaine Modification above the entrance doors.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 2, 2024

Fontaine Modification Opens New Corporate Headquarters

Fontaine Modification has moved into a new purpose-built facility that doubles production and houses new product development and corporate offices. The company headquarters remain in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Newsby Lauren FletcherApril 22, 2024

Masterack Announces Retirement of President Jon Toups

Jon Toups, known for his passion for the fleet and commercial vehicle industry, announced his retirement after 20 years with Masterack.

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ProductsApril 19, 2024

VMAC Releases Digital Controls and Telematics For Underhood 40

VMAC now offers telematics and advanced digital controls for its Underhood 40 air compressor for work trucks and vans.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 5, 2024

Fontaine Modification Working to Develop Future Engineers

Fontaine Modification is working closely with the engineering program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and students are developing equipment to remove seats from Freightliner MD114SD and M2 trucks as they are converted for use as car carriers.

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