Deep Dive: Western Star 47X
Western Star’s newest vocational chassis, the 47X – introduced last week by Daimler Trucks North America – is more than a scaled down version of the 49X.
Western Star’s newest vocational chassis, the 47X – introduced last week by Daimler Trucks North America – is more than a scaled down version of the 49X.
Dropping diesel powertrains for battery-electric means there will be fewer parts to worry about, but procedures will change and new maintenance intervals will be needed.
New technology is a constant in trucking, and how you manage it makes all the difference in the world, according to HDT’s 2020 and 2021 Truck Fleet Innovators, who shared their top tips at Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.
Hydrogen fuel-cell truck development isn’t as close to commercial viability as battery-electric, but it has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past few years.
Bendix has released a guide on how to avoid rabbit holes and minimize downtime in the maintenance bay.
Wireless charging by WiTricity for medium-duty and last mile delivery trucks is here now and it works, says WiTricity Chief Marketing Officer Amy Barzdukas.
While truck electrification matures, renewable fuels — such as renewable diesel, natural gas, and propane autogas — are ready to make internal combustion engines greener today.
Flipping the switch to battery-electric trucks at any fleet must start with a comprehensive and well-thought-out plan.
During The Machinery Haulers Association’s 2021 Safety and Security Conference, Trans-System’s CIO shared three easy ways fleets can boost their cybersecurity efforts.
Tire designs for electric trucks will need to account for greater stresses from weight and torque — but they will need to remain interchangeable with existing tires and be retreadable.
To make trucks safer and reduce accidents, Arkansas-based fleet Maverick Transportation uses an camera monitoring system to give drivers an enhanced view of the vehicles and traffic conditions around their trucks.
Economic growth and freight rates are expected to remain solid well into 2022, according to transportation analysis firm FTR, but the struggle to find drivers is expected to continue to plague the industry.
HDT's 2021 Fact Book is a special feature devoted to industry statistics and reference information, including data about the heavy-duty trucking industry, logistics, safety, truck drivers, equipment, maintenance and sustainability.
The COVID-19 pandemic did not slow down commitments to sustainability in the supply chain. Interest in not only energy savings and renewable energy increased significantly. Here’s the sustainability data you need to know from HDT’s 2021 Fact Book.
While repair and maintenance costs decreased considerably in 2019, the industry could see an increase in maintenance costs driven by a strong demand for trucking. Here's the maintenance you need to know from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.
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