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Current tactics to analyze driver risk are reactionary, targeting drivers with already-proven unsafe behaviors. New data sources provide more comprehensive metrics for intelligent forecasting of high-risk drivers.
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Medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck tests show promise in stop-and- go situations and those that require auxiliary power generation in urban environments. But will costs come down enough to make them feasible for general use?
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Questions linger regarding the reliability and serviceability of the new powertrain’s emissions systems. However, the technology isn’t all that new; with a proven history of reliability, it is designed to minimally impact drivers and serviceability.
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Nearly all this year’s medium-duty Class 3-6 commercial vehicles provide upgraded braking systems and/or new brake-related features and options.
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With more than 25 different transmissions and more than 15 different engine options available, how can you select the right combination for your medium-duty trucks? Here are some guidelines to help.
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Dodge expands its commercial presence with the launch of the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs.The new cabs are targeted at small business and trade fleet customers, and traditional chassis cab users.
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The high cost of fuel was the key reason for increased operating expenses. The spike in fuel prices also contributed to the higher cost of replacement tires and, indirectly, to higher maintenance expenses.
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What is biodiesel fuel? Produced from vegetable oils, the clean-burning biodiesel can be used in conventional engines with few, if any, modifications and is distributed through existing infrastructures.
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The commercial chassis cab arena has a new player, and small business tradesmen, fleet customers and traditional chassis cab users are saying, “It’s about time.” Dodge introduces the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab this fall.
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Continued use of recapped tires and lengthened PM intervals have kept medium-duty truck operating costs relatively flat for utility/railroad, delivery, and service fleets in 2004.
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