A panel discussion regarding trends in truck automation and platooning, a few final press events, and a last look at several interesting exhibits comprise this final gallery from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) annual conference, held in Las Vegas this year. (Photos by Sean Kilcarr/Fleet Owner)
...Read the rest of this storyLAS VEGAS. Powertrain changes for 2017 will bring increased fuel economy and power, more vocational flexibility and advanced electronics to Mack Trucks, according to company officials.
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Maxion Wheels' MaxCoat Extra Finish Warranty comes standard on any hub-piloted single and wide-base tubeless disc wheel finished with original MaxCoat Extra powder-coat.
Maxion Wheels warrants for five years that it will repair or replace any hub-piloted single and wide-base tubeless disc wheel finished with MaxCoat Extra powder-coat that has been damaged in normal use due to excessive corrosion caused by defects in workmanship or materials.
MaxCoat Extra is Maxion Wheels' multi-layer finish delivers truck-tested protection to keep wheels looking and performing great for longer periods of time.
An E-coat from industry leaders like PPG and BASF provide edge protection, improved durability, and longer-lasting new-wheel appearance, according to Maxion.
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Net orders of Class 8 trucks were in line with expectations, falling only slightly from the previous month's numbers, according to preliminary numbers from FTR and ACT Research.
FTR's September order numbers are projected at 13,800 units, down 2% compared to August. ACT Research projects its order numbers at 13,900 units and says that with seasonal adjustment, the month's intake would be 16,100 units.
Despite the small loss, September's truck orders will not be one for the record books and FTR says that orders are down 27% from a year ago and are the weakest September orders since 2009.
“At 28% below September 2015's intake, it remains crystal clear that truckers are still struggling to balance excess freight hauling capacity in the context of anemic freight growth,” said Steve Tam, ACT's vice president.
October is expected to be a better indicator of what Class 8 truck orders will look like in 2017 as the fall is traditionally when large fleets begin to place orders for the following year.
“The October orders will still be a critical sign for 2017,” said Don Ake, vice president of commercial vehicles at FTR. “If the economy does improve and the trucking outlook brightens, then medium-sized fleets and others should feel confident enough to order also in coming months. This would put the market near replacement levels in 2017.”
Related: Medium-Duty Orders Rebound in August
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Petro-Canada Lubricants has introduced its Duron product line, featuring API CK-4 and FA-4 specification compliant engine oils.
Duron offers a durable, high-performance line of heavy-duty diesel engine oils designed to surpass the demands of API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications. The product line is available in four performance tiers:
Duron HP (High Performance)Duron SHP (Super High Performance)Duron UHP (Ultra High Performance)Duron Advanced (API FA-4)Duron Advanced will stand as Petro-Canada Lubricants' fully API FA-4 approved product and is specifically designed to improve fuel economy and provide engine protection.
Formulated using leading-edge lubricant technology to combine the best additives with the purest base oils, Duron next generation has been engineered to meet and exceed the advanced OEM engine performance requirements for better protection and fuel efficiency.
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