Leveraging the connectivity now aboard most Volvo trucks, Volvo Trucks North America is now offering two new services through its dealer network that can help optimize their truck specs and minimize maintenance-related downtime.
Avoid the headache of spec’ing the wrong liftgate by considering these top 10 tips.
OEMs control EV battery specs for the moment, but fleets eventually will be able to specify different chemistries and battery types for their battery-electric trucks based on their needs.
The ready-mix company has grown from a small business to winning big jobs thanks to its leadership.
Getting truck specifications correct is a constantly evolving process and never-ending balancing act, according to TMC experts.
Trailers are 13 feet, 6 inches high, right? Not for Hub Group, which developed a special 14-foot-high trailer spec for a dedicated customer based in California. Learn more in the Trailer Talk blog.
Aluminum or steel wheels? Which is right for your fleet? The answer is trickier than you might think.
A growing trend in second-stage manufacturing is light-weighting, which involves specifying lighter-weight materials to achieve an overall weight reduction to an upfitted vehicle. Specifying lighter-weight upfit materials decreases the vehicle’s curb weight, which, in turn, lowers operating costs by reducing fuel consumption and decreases emissions.
“Anything that takes the burden off the driver, that makes the equipment safer to operate, that meets the application, and provides a cost and maintenance savings to give a better return on investment over the life of a trailer” are options trailer buyers should consider.
When it comes to determining what vehicle features or piece of equipment you need, are you asking the right questions of the right people?
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