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Productsby StaffApril 23, 2012

Maxxforce Engines for Sutphen Emergency Response Vehicles

Sutphen Corp. is now offering Navistar's MaxxForce brand diesel engines in its Sutphen mid-mount aerial platforms and Monarch custom pumpers.

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Productsby StaffApril 23, 2012

Jacobs Presenting New Shock Technology to SAE

Jacobs Vehicle Systems this week will present to a major engineering gathering a system that could recover waste energy from shock absorbers/suspension dampers

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Fleet Managementby Genevieve Conti, Assistant EditorApril 20, 2012

9 Ways to Make Your Numbers Count

When Randy Seals, customer advocate for McLeod Software, managed operations for a trucking company years ago, his boss would come in month after month asking the same question: "How are we doing?" Seals would respond, "Looks like we're doing great." He wasn't lying. They were moving a ton of freight

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Productsby Jim ParkApril 20, 2012

Volvo Brings XE16 Package to LCV, High GVW markets

TORONTO -- Volvo Trucks is adding two XE powertrain packages to its 16-liter D16 engine: a 140,000-pound-GVW option for the North American LCV market, and an 80,000-pound-GVW configuration for fleets demanding superior performance and exceptional fuel economy

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Maintenanceby Rolf LockwoodApril 19, 2012

How to Prevent Wheel-offs

There’s no shortage of information on wheel integrity: posters, pamphlets, simple one-page instruction sheets and a bunch of YouTube videos, not to mention mandatory day-long wheel-installation courses. We’re inundated with education on how to make sure wheels stay attached to the truck.

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Productsby StaffApril 19, 2012

Meritor Announces 12,500-Pound Front Steer Axle Rating

Meritor is adding a 12,500-pound rating for its front steer axles. This new rating enhances steering control, improves durability and lowers maintenance costs, according to the company

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Productsby StaffApril 18, 2012

LLumar UV Window Film Meets FMCSA Standards

Solutia's LLumar AIR80 window film meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's clarification to safety regulations regarding window visibility in commercial trucks

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Maintenanceby Deborah LockridgeApril 18, 2012

How Oil Filters Can Help Fleets Extend Drain Intervals

High diesel and crude oil prices may make headlines, but the cost of engine oil has risen, as well, making an extended-oil-drain strategy more appealing

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Productsby StaffApril 17, 2012

TomTom WebFleet Offers Dispatch Feature

TomTom WebFleet now includes a new dispatch feature based on shortest travel time that will help businesses respond more rapidly to customers

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Productsby StaffApril 17, 2012

Knaack Offers New Weather Guard Van Storage Equipment

Knaack released new Weather Guard van storage equipment including professional trade packages, bulkheads and shelving, accessories and specialty and secure storage.

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