Switching to Natural Gas in Medium-Duty Trucks
Fleet managers must consider a wide range of options when deciding on converting their truck fleet to natural gas.
May 20, 2014
Fleet managers must consider a wide range of options when deciding on converting their truck fleet to natural gas.
May 20, 2014
New developments, technologies, and trends in hybrid-electric, medium-duty trucks could give fleet managers the incentive they need to take a closer look at how hybrid options could help reduce overall costs.
March 11, 2014
A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.
May 7, 2012
Choosing the right brakes for a medium-duty truck can make spec’ing complex; however, there are clear-cut reasons to use both, depending on payload and work environment.
March 1, 2012
These 13 questions will help avoid risks associated with spec’ing powertrains and achieve the right balance.
November 3, 2011
There is a wide range of drive-axle ratios for medium-duty trucks. Considering drive-axle ratio impacts a truck’s top-end speed, load-pulling ability, and overall fuel economy, fleet managers must choose carefully.
July 15, 2011
If a fleet doesn’t properly equip a chassis or dump body to handle a load, cost savings will vanish due to premature maintenance issues and greater risks to employee safety.
March 31, 2011
Do some homework before making an out-of-stock purchase to avoid paying higher prices. Read on for tips to planning a dealer stock purchase.
September 5, 2010
Critical elements in determining medium-duty refrigerator body specifications include maintaining optimal cargo area temperature and designing a cost-effective, energy-efficient vehicle.
September 5, 2010
Effective Jan. 1, the heavy-duty onboard diagnostic (HD OBD) ruling requires truck manufacturers install OBD systems on trucks 14,001-lbs. GVWR or greater.
March 11, 2010
WIth the myriad options available when spec'ing medium-duty truck chassis and suspensions, stakes are high, leaving fleet managers little room for error.
September 1, 2008
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