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General Chassis Dicsussion
Discussion of various Light & Heavy Duty Chassis Manufacturers.
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Many of you know but it was worse then I thought... When I bought my new Heavy, they told me if I wanted to order a chassis for a custom build, it would be 18 months for a Paccar chassis. We couldn't get an International chassis for the rollback but was lucky to find a hard loaded Pete that fit the bill. Now my dealer called last week to tell us that the Super Duty chassis will be hard to get through next year. We had to commit to a new F600 for a carrier and a F550 for a wrecker now, to receive it 3rd quarter next year. Truck chassis' & bodies are going up between 8-12% as well so a deposit now will hold the current prices. Now I'm sure there will be trucks out ther…
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Ive never even been in a wrecker to know what to expect. I own a 2015 f550 4x4 roll back that’s more than paid for itself. I foresee winter winch outs and recovery tows as an easy way to cover the cost of a new wrecker. I’m skilled in bad weather driving and winch outs it’s kind of part of my DNA so it’s a good fit. But I really have no idea what is the right configuration of a truck to buy. I know I want self loading wheel lift and the easiest to use rear dolly system. I plan to be a lazy old tow truck driver for years to come and won’t be skimping on a few dollars now to regret it ten plus years down the road. so my questions would be something like…
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How are those new HD 4500-6500 Trucks doing ?
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It finally got here.....Just too damn hot too install it today.
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Preventive maintenance inspection guidance to further optimize uptime, braking system performance, and vehicle safety. An investment in air disc brakes pays off in several ways both on the road and in the shop, from shorter stopping distances to reduced maintenance time. This Bendix Tech Tip addresses actions that fleets and owner-operators can take to protect that investment and extend the life of their air disc brake (ADB) pads and rotors. “The more people realize the benefits of air disc brakes, the more we want to help them maximize ADB advantages over the life of the brake, to really get the most out of their investment in the technology,” said Mark …
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PACCAR Parts celebrated the groundbreaking for its new parts distribution center (PDC) in Louisville, Kentucky. The new 260,000-square-foot PDC will increase parts availability for dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions of the U.S. and provide parts capacity to support new truck and engine models. “The Louisville PDC will use the latest technologies to reduce the time between order placement and delivery, allowing us to maximize uptime for customers,” said Jim Walenczak, PACCAR Parts assistant general manager – operations. PACCAR Parts executives attended the groundbreaking event on Thursday, May 6, along with the mayor of Louisville…
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The Detroit DD13, 13L engine is now available with new features and power ratings. Changes to the engine are focused around efficiency, robustness and thermal management, all of which contribute to a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and maximum uptime. The DD13 Gen 5 engine is 60 lbs. lighter than its predecessor due to its new aftertreatment system (ATS) and is available with the Freightliner Cascadia for on-highway applications and Western Star 49X trucks for vocational applications such as construction and municipal jobs. Better packaging and more frame rail space ensures clear back of frame for Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) and upfitters. ThermoCoasting, whi…
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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has launched its new shop.cummins.com online store, providing customers a convenient way to shop for genuine Cummins parts and products. “With the launch of shop.cummins.com, we are excited to offer another way for our brand loyal customers to access and receive Genuine Cummins content with seamless 24/7/365 convenience,” said Vipul Tandon, Cummins Executive Sponsor of eCommerce. “At Cummins we are proud to serve our customers who are always on.” The online store features a list of up to 50,000 genuine new and ReCon Cummins parts and products such as Fleetguard®, Valvoline®, Power Service®, Cummins Onan, Webasto® in the U.S. and Yamaha® inverter…
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Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. Isuzu is a market leader in Low Cab Forward (LCF) trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets. Gatik is the industry leader in automating on-road transportation networks for B2B middle-mile logistics. The collaboration will integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology into several Isuzu medium-duty N-Series trucks to produce SAE Level 4 delivery vehicles with redundant systems. The first vehicles will be deployed this year thanks to the cooperative efforts of Gatik’s and Isuzu’s engineering teams. “By bringing these two teams tog…
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On April 5, Kenworth introduced a new medium duty conventional truck lineup ranging from Class 5 to light Class 8. The announcement came during a major virtual product reveal. The new models are the Kenworth T180 (Class 5), Kenworth T280 (Class 6), Kenworth T380 (Class 7) and Kenworth T480 (light Class 8). In addition, for customers needing FEPTO, full parent rails and fixed grille, Kenworth added the Kenworth T380V and Kenworth T480V with a vocational hood. The medium duty vehicles are designed to serve a variety of applications including cargo and reefer van, beverage, tow and recovery, utility and government, fuel oil and propane, landscaping, fire and dump and mixer…
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The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors have completed the transaction whereby Isuzu Motors acquired UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for an enterprise value of JPY 243 billion (approximately SEK 19 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. The alliance within commercial vehicles between the two groups, aiming to capture opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation will also become operational. The transaction is estimated to have a positive impact on the Volvo Group’s operating income in the second quarter 2021 of close to SEK 2 billion and increase the Volvo Group’s net cash position by approximately SEK 19 billion. The alliance between the Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors i…
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The Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG has appointed John O’Leary as the next President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) with its brands Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Detroit Diesel Corporation. Effective April 1, 2021, O’Leary follows Roger Nielsen, who retires effective April 30, 2021 after 35 years in the company, the last four years as its president and CEO. O’Leary started at DTNA with Freightliner in 2000. Since September 2020, O’Leary has been the Chief Transformation Officer for Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Germany. “John O’Leary has more than 20 years of experience at DTN…
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Peterbilt Motors Company has announced updates to the vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks. The key updates are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which delivers enhanced functionality and seamless integration with different types of bodies for vocational customer applications. Exterior updates to the Model 567 include a cab-mounted side mirror, bright air intake bezel option and increased DEF tank volume. On the inside, the Model 567 features the 15” digital display launched with the new Model 579. A fully customizable user interface (UI), delivers easy-to read information and full PTO integration. Operators can fine-tune the digital display information to suit th…
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Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced that the Cummins B6.7 diesel engine will now be featured in the new 2022 Isuzu F-Series trucks for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This is the first product to come to market globally from the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) between Isuzu Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. that was formed in 2019. “The addition of the Cummins B6.7 diesel engine is one of many exciting developments for the Isuzu F-Series truck. Moving forward we believe the Cummins B6.7 will create broader appeal and will open up new sales opportunities for our dealer network,” said Shaun Skinner, President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America…
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Looking to add another truck to the fleet and I'm welcoming opinions on mpg. My hino 195 2 car rollback averages 10.3mpg over the last 10,000 miles. Not bad in my book considering I don't drive for economy. I have gotten over 13 with it by limiting the speed to under 55 and shutting it off when parking but 55 gets old fast. That is the average of loaded, unloaded and idling yea when it's 2 degrees I let it idle and I go 70 on the interstate. The truck is underpowered for the hills around here. I'm looking at 4x4 f600 or chevy/international 6500 4x4 diesel. I've heard stories about 14+ mpg with the 6.7 powerstroke but I'd like some real world numbers from owners who actual…
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PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) is recognizing its Columbus, Miss., engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. Planning for the engine plant started in 2006 when an international PACCAR team of managers and engineers from Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF were tasked with laying the groundwork for a state-of-the-art factory. PACCAR chose Columbus, Mississippi due to its proximity to important transportation logistics networks, talented people and the ability to partner with nearby educational institutions that complement the workforce. A groundbreaking ceremony in 2007 marked the start of construction for the $400 million facility…
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Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology. Their initial effort will combine Waymo’s automated driver technology with a version of Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia to enable autonomous driving. Waymo brings over a decade of experience building the World’s Most Experienced Driver, having driven over 20 million miles on public roads across 25 U.S. cities and 15 billion miles in simulation. Daimler Trucks North America, Daimler Trucks’ U.S. subsidiary, parent company of the Freightliner brand and the U.S. market leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing, provides their experience in developing state of…
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Peterbilt has announced that its Model 579EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can spec a 579EV using Peterbilt’s SmartSpec® sales tool at any Peterbilt dealer location across North America, with production expected to start by Q2 2021. Designed for optimal weight distribution and performance, the fully integrated, all-electric powertrain in the Model 579EV uses thermally-controlled Lithium Iron Phosphate battery packs to provide a range up to 150 miles. When used in conjunction with a recommended DC fast-charger, the state-of-the-art, high-energy density battery packs recharge in 3-4 hours, making the 579EV ideal for regional haul, drayage, pick…
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Had programmed computer (deleted egr), also got more power through programming. but now my check trans is on after reinstalling the brain. Any ideas check trans was never ion till egr/boost of power was installed
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On October 30, the Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2019. The agreements include Isuzu Motor’s acquisition of UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for an enterprise value of JPY 243 billion (approx. SEK 20 billion). The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including approval from regulatory authorities. The Alliance between the Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors is set to a build long-term relationship that will encompass but not be limited to: • Form…
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Among the new features offered with the new Western Star 49X truck is the Detroit Assurance suite of active safety systems. Detroit Assurance uses fused radar and high-definition camera technology to activate its features including: · Side Guard Assist (SGA): Radar technology detects moving objects and pedestrians on the passenger side of the 49X that may otherwise fall in the operator’s blind spot and alerts them with both auditory and visual warnings, providing game-changing technology for safety on the job-site and on the road. · Active Brake Assist 5 (ABA 5): Always on, ABA 5 detects the distances to objects in its path, calculating speed,…
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Peterbilt’s Denton, Texas, manufacturing plant is celebrating its 40th year of operation. The plant began operation as a 435,000 sq ft facility with 81 employees on 80 acres of land. Today it sits on 238 acres, employs over 2,500 people and has over 700,000 sq ft of space spread out over multiple buildings. Of those original 81 employees Peterbilt would like to congratulate Susan Bishop and Ken Montgomery who are still working at the plant today. “During the past forty years Peterbilt has built over 629,000 trucks in the Denton plant and we’re constantly investing and implementing new technologies and processes to improve our quality and efficiency for the fut…
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September 2020 marks one year of Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics partnering as a team after the U.S. based automated driving technology company became part of Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group. One year together, collaboratively pursuing a common goal of bringing series-produced highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) to the roads within the decade; including on-road deployment of a Level 4 test fleet, initiation of redesign of truck chassis, adoption of a hub-to-hub model, formalized rigorous testing protocols, formal truck safety driver certification process, and extended software capabilities. Now, the Autonomous Technology Group will extend its testing to Ne…
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How many remember Mick O'Sullivan back when he was selling Tow Trucks. Well, Mick has continued selling trucks since leaving the tow truck market. Now it seems Micko is back into the online media market. Who agrees that Micko has been the most liked salesman in the towing industry?
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Source: Western Star Press Release: Western Star will release its all-new vocational truck on September 29, 2020, after being subjected to extreme testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). When it arrives, the next Western Star will be the most tested truck in Western Star’s history, the company says. The structures lab at DTNA houses both full vehicle and cab-only shaker tables to accelerate durability testing and find breakage in the lab years before vehicles get to testing on the road or in the field. Capable of violently manipulating the vehicle on both X- and Y-axes to simulate a lifetime of…
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From TowTimes.com - Peterbilt Wins Two Prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Council Awards
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Peterbilt Motors Company has received two Manufacturing Leadership Awards from the National Association of Manufacturers in recognition of the plant’s leadership in manufacturing and Peterbilt’s efforts in diversity. Peterbilt was awarded Operational Excellence Leadership for its night shift production initiative and for talent management as a result of the Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (“PBWin”), a part of Peterbilt’s Diversity Council. “Peterbilt is proud to be recognized for our ongoing initiatives to optimize our manufacturing processes while continuing to build the industry’s highest quality trucks,” says Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR v…
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Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., has welcomed its newest dealership, located in Casper, Wyoming. With the addition of Isuzu Truck of Wyoming, the company now has dealerships in all 50 states. The dealership, located at 4113 W. Yellowstone Highway in Casper, is owned and operated by William F. and R. Fred DeVore. “We are thrilled to welcome the DeVore brothers and Isuzu Truck of Wyoming to the Isuzu family,” said Shaun C. Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. The DeVores already have a strong truck presence throughout the state and are actively involved in the communities they serve. They will represent Isuzu well in the Equality State. “We ar…
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I'm thinking of retiring my 98 C6500 roll back because of non-stop repairs, I'm wondering if going with a Ford V10 gas motor but wanted to see if anyone on here could shed some light if that is a good motor or should I stick with a diesel motor.
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Kenworth now offers WABCO OnGuardACTIVE as an option for the Kenworth T880 and W990. According to WABCO, OnGuardACTIVE is an advanced driver assistance system that helps drivers mitigate or avoid rear-end collisions and provides adaptive cruise control (ACC). The 77Ghz radar-only, advanced emergency braking and ACC system detects moving, stopped and stationary objects and provides visual, audible and haptic warnings. If necessary, OnGuardACTIVE will apply the brakes to avoid or mitigate a forward collision. “Kenworth continues to introduce systems that can assist drivers to maintain safe distance, mitigate collisions and operate safely in rapidly changing and challengin…
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