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Fleet Equipment provides the information equipment managers need to specify, purchase and maintain fleet equipment assets. Fleet Equipment covers all the latest industry news and in-depth features related to trucks, tractors and trailers, including detailed information on the latest equipment components.
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Fleet Equipment tracks industry equipment trends, focusing on the issues that help fleets run the most efficient and productive trucks on the road. 🛣
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To learn more about the latest and greatest equipment for your truck, visit fleetequipmentmag.com 🔗
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Subscribe to make sure you catch the latest On the Road podcast and more from FE! 🎙 🚛
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Fleet Uptime | Will the Right-to-Repair keep pace with new trucking technologies?
Trucks are marvelous machines-dozens of components, built from smaller parts, all working in synch to get goods from A to B. Through a complex series of interactions, those pieces, along with a team of technologies, make modern trucking possible. Sure there's a lot going on under the hood, but should OEMs or dealerships be the only ones allowed to work on them? According to FleetPride, without proper Right-to-Repair (R2R) legislation, your shop mechanic might be legally sidelined, when a vehicle needs service.
"In terms of impacts to fleets, we're really talking about accessibility and affordability of repairs," said Baron Oursler, senior vice president, general counsel for FleetPride. "In terms of accessibility, being confined to the dealer network restricts access to necessary repairs and maintenance. R2R ensures truck owners have more convenient and suitable options."
Let's take a step back to understand what could be at stake. R2R legislation is currently working its way through congress, in the form of the REPAIR Act (HR906). Oursler said some effects we could see with out REPAIR Act protections include OEMs mandating proprietary or branded tools be used, restricted access to repair and safety training, and owners or fleets being blocked from working on the vehicles they've purchased. He added that your company may not be the only one to feel the effects, either.
"With respect to shops, themselves, currently there's more concentration among the dealer network, which results in higher repair prices and frankly, holds the economy back. R2R helps those shops compete for our customers business," Oursler said. "And in terms of impact to shipping times, since only the dealerships have access to all the data, their work is backlogged. This means increased time for completion of repairs. With R2R, trucks can get fixed faster and back on the road sooner."
In the trucking industry we've seen a lot of new advancements and announcements in recent times - long-haul rigs running on alternative fuels, more efficient drivetrain components, improved connected technologies and much more. Oursler also highlighted the need for laws to be forward-looking, which allows them to keep up with advancements that may not be known yet, but could affect fleets down the line.
"The bulk of repairs today are done in the aftermarket, so as technologies continue to evolve and these vehicles become more and more like computers on wheels, we need to keep the pipeline of folks who can repair them, open," said Oursler. "Training is and will continue to be a critical part of servicing and getting trucks back on the road safely. The REPAIR Act guarantees access to necessary training manuals and repair procedures."
There's certainly a lot to dig into on this topic, watch Fleet Uptime to hear Oursler explain influence the REAPIR Act could have on our industry.
"In terms of impacts to fleets, we're really talking about accessibility and affordability of repairs," said Baron Oursler, senior vice president, general counsel for FleetPride. "In terms of accessibility, being confined to the dealer network restricts access to necessary repairs and maintenance. R2R ensures truck owners have more convenient and suitable options."
Let's take a step back to understand what could be at stake. R2R legislation is currently working its way through congress, in the form of the REPAIR Act (HR906). Oursler said some effects we could see with out REPAIR Act protections include OEMs mandating proprietary or branded tools be used, restricted access to repair and safety training, and owners or fleets being blocked from working on the vehicles they've purchased. He added that your company may not be the only one to feel the effects, either.
"With respect to shops, themselves, currently there's more concentration among the dealer network, which results in higher repair prices and frankly, holds the economy back. R2R helps those shops compete for our customers business," Oursler said. "And in terms of impact to shipping times, since only the dealerships have access to all the data, their work is backlogged. This means increased time for completion of repairs. With R2R, trucks can get fixed faster and back on the road sooner."
In the trucking industry we've seen a lot of new advancements and announcements in recent times - long-haul rigs running on alternative fuels, more efficient drivetrain components, improved connected technologies and much more. Oursler also highlighted the need for laws to be forward-looking, which allows them to keep up with advancements that may not be known yet, but could affect fleets down the line.
"The bulk of repairs today are done in the aftermarket, so as technologies continue to evolve and these vehicles become more and more like computers on wheels, we need to keep the pipeline of folks who can repair them, open," said Oursler. "Training is and will continue to be a critical part of servicing and getting trucks back on the road safely. The REPAIR Act guarantees access to necessary training manuals and repair procedures."
There's certainly a lot to dig into on this topic, watch Fleet Uptime to hear Oursler explain influence the REAPIR Act could have on our industry.
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Keep the summer sun from overheating your engines
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Say your driver is out on the road and notices something wrong-liquid is leaking from the engine area. The driver suspects a coolant leak, but how can he or she know for sure? It’s an important question, because coolant leaks can be very damaging- they reduce the coolant level, lower coolant pressure and lead to air entrapment in the system that can lead to engine overheating, lower miles per g...
Peterbilt on how it's going with electric trucks
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Electric trucks are here, and so is part two of our series where we check in on the industry and ask: how’s it going with electric trucks? We’ve been asking OEMs and other companies throughout the trucking industry how their customers have responded to electric trucks-the good and the bad, the questions and the answers. For this episode, I caught up with Peterbilt’s Patrick Wallace at the PACCA...
What it takes to be a top truck service tech
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The Top Tech event pits the cream of the truck service crop from Cox Automotive Fleet Services and Manheim businesses against rigorous written exams, ticking clocks, demanding judges and challenging truck service cases. To qualify for the competition, technicians must first pass a written test that mirrors the ASE certification exams. This test comprises 50 questions, with only one opportunity ...
How do you start with electric trucks?
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This month on On the Road, we’re all about electric trucks; specifically, we’ve been talking to truck OEMs about how things have been going now that fleets have had these trucks for a while. But if you’re a fleet that hasn’t used an electric truck before, it all begins with that very difficult question: where do I start? It’s a tricky thing, because getting an electric truck integrated into you...
How much efficiency can you gain from SmartWay tires? | FE Unscripted
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Fuel efficiency is a tricky thing to talk about in trucking. One on hand, there are products that can help you burn less fuel and improve your bottom line. On the other, once you've purchased those products, you have to run them efficiently. Take SmartWay verified tires, for example. The EPA notes that low rolling resistance (LRR) tires and retread technologies can reduce both costs and emissio...
Volvo on how it's going with electric trucks
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Electric trucks are no longer a thing of the future or a goal to aspire to-they’re here. Fleets are ordering them, driving them on regular routes, and have been for years. With that being the case, we thought it was a good time to check in on the industry and ask: how’s it going with electric trucks? This video is part one of a series in which we ask OEMs how their customers have responded to e...
Driving the new Volvo VNL heavy-duty truck | FE Unscripted
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We've written a lot about it, but we finally got our hands on the all-new Volvo VNL Class 8 heavy-duty truck. The biggest thing you notice when you drop into the driver's seat is the visibility. The panoramic windshield certainly delivers, but it's the camera monitoring system that grabs the eye. Cameras are strategically placed on the A pillars, enhancing rear visibility and reducing blind spo...
How suppliers are adapting to the electrified trucking future
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Maintenance Minute: Akebono severe duty brake pads
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The hidden threats to light-duty gasoline engine life, performance | FE Unscripted
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The role of AI in truck technology
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The buzz about AI over the past couple of years has been constant-it’s almost too much. For as interesting as the technology is, there’s a lot to be skeptical about, especially with seemingly everyone using the term to make sure they sound current. If I’m a fleet manager, I may be wondering what the bottom line is: can this technology help me? For an answer to this question, I sat down with Mat...
Beyond a one-size-fits-all trucking decarbonization strategy
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Go inside the Kenworth SuperTruck 2
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Damn it seems like everyone buying valvoline
I actually like it their some things I think the the single seat cockpit is a good idea but they be issues I think they'll run into with that idea but we're talking about the future where cars and trucks will mostly drive themselves.
Is this formula safe for use in a new engine, or would it possible cause rings not to seat properly? My only worry.
video starts halfway in
In 2022 I got a 1997 town car 4.6 v8 with 48,000 miles Was burning/consuming 1 quart every 4,000 miles ( added small amounts and by 4000 I had added a quart and getting 14.9 MPG combined. Started Valvoline R&P I’m getting 19.8 MPG combined. I’m at 86500 miles now and I believe the engine is better now with more miles than how it was at 48,000. Change filter at 500 miles then oil at and filter again at 2000 miles the first oil change when you switch to Valvoline R&P that’s my opinion
That changes the pre trip time. One tire blow out and the wheel panels are fucked.
Will it clog the oil galleries with dislodged carbon.
The best thing about the latest greatest oil is the marketing
Those 2 look like the guys on the game guess who
Couldn’t top of cabs & trailers have solar panels for charging?
If high engine oil temperature is a problem, why isn't there a BETTER oil cooling system in gas engines? Back in the 1970's it was common to replace a sheet metal oil pan with finned aluminum pan. Why isn't there a pressurized engine oil cooling and monitoring system ? Perhaps this is a 'planned obsolescence' by manufacturers and the aftermarket oil products and parts industry? In this video, it sounds like these oil products are like EX_LAX for engines.
Oems increased operating temp of engines from 170-185 to 195-205 to increase miles per gallon to meet Cafe regulation. Engine surfaces are extremely hot now. Piston rings are frying the oil and creating deposits
@doctorwhodj Increasing engine operating temperatures by 10 degrees has basically no effect compared to combustion temperatures. Piston rings are now made thinner to increase fuel mileage with lower friction, BUT thinner rings also do not transfer piston heat to the cylinder block walls. This was known back in the 1970's.
@@ya472, doctorwhodj is correct that OEMs have been forced into these higher temps in the pursuit of CAFE and further regulations. It’s not uncommon for modern engines to run coolant temps at 220+ and oil temps above 230. Transmission temperatures also stay over 200 degrees, too. These powertrains are pushing temps in normal operations that would make people nervous forty years ago. It is planned obsolescence, though not manufacturers by choice. It’s planned by regulators intent on pushing EVs. They’ll continue making traditional vehicles worse until people naturally gravitate to their desired path.
@settledontheprairie5524 I can understand higher thermostat and engine operating temperatures, as 20 degrees isn't that significant compared to combustion temperatures. Perhaps this is ALSO why it is unwise to use ay oil other than Full Synthetic. I do see a lot of Dodge 392 engine failures, as there are in Ford and Chevrolet. I do not know what the operating temperatures are for race cars, but that is planned obsolescence. LOL.
What about using it in a new/rebuilt engine?
Go ahead now get your payday live your lavish life style...your not the one out here running
Sorry this is pure bullcrap all your doing is running drivers away from truckin Thanks alot..you people are ruining the truckin industry..
Why no Dexos rating? GM engines have deposits too.
Probably because they did want to tell GM what is in the oil. Also pay the money for the license to put DEX on bottle. Then make it more expensive.
It costs a fortune to get the rating and it’s not that difficult for any properly formulated synthetic oil to exceed Dexos.
Wouldn't a catch can and normal 3 to 5 thousand oil changes solve this issue with sludge instead of buying a expensive oil. Just a old guys opinion 😂
I think the 0w20 is like $4 more per 5qt on Amazon. Can’t see a downside really but idk.
@@user-jo1hm3co6z in most engines, yes. I have talked to two engineers. One at BP and the other at SOPUS. Both told me the same thing. All oils, including "conventional" can go 5k miles no problem. Catch cans can cause more problems than they are worth in some cases on GDI engines. The carbon on the intake valves become more glass like hardened by lack of PVC oil vapor entering the intake manifold. But, it can depend on specific engines. Some engines are more prone to have sludge buildup in the crankcase or carbon on backside of intake valves. Subaru and Toyota owners in particular should change their oil at 5k no matter what oil is used in my opinion. Ever wonder why more engineers include oil jets spraying the back side of the pistons are fore? Cooling of course. Modern engines have low tension rings, and it's imperative for the ring lands to remain clean as possible, or you will have loss of compression or oil control. This is the real issue. Penzoil ultra platinum is marketed for this very reason. And this Valvoline restore product as well.
I follow your opinion. Valvoline also claims that previous oils caused many deposit problems. I stick with 0w30 Shell Helix Ultra and SS Amsoil Diesel both S/C rated. Or the XL Boosted which are near perfect. One quart of Valvoline is about is about 7 dollar over here in Belgium. But there's better. Ps : frequency matters a lot.
A catch can only slows down deposits in a D.I. engine - will not prevent it. An oil catch can will also help keep some oil and other garbage out of your turbo inlet.
What about adding 1 quart of automatic fluid to clean deposits.
I live in Canada can't find this stuff anywhere
Check with your Cummins dealer, look up Cummins Blue. I use it in my Duramax, and my 04 5 cyl P2 Volvo Gasoline The Cummins Valvoline Blue was where this got developed.
@@johac7637 will do I have a 2010 CTS-V wagon manual with 732,482 Km would like to try this stuff just 2 see what comes out
I want that drivetrain in my f250
hmmmmmm how wd one Acquire the oil analysis from them directly? Call valvoline direct?🤔
I hope more drivers find new occupations. There are many opportunities that do not include having a nanny cam watching your every move. Pretend I said that in an ignorant and condescending manner. Like the video presentation.
Ive been usong this for a couple weeks and already i noticed less hesitation
Worlds biggest failure is about to happen
7-28-24 Wow that sand colored armored Beast looks real mean
By going modular with the 49X and 57X Western Star took a step backwards with the cab airsprings set inside the frame rails.
I wonder what the office looks like of the person over diesel trucks? Volvo takes this pretty girl and stick her in a dark corner office, so they can afford to tool up for the electric trucks.
Diesel engines have different pistons
it should be on the market now. it needs to get 30 miles to a gallon.
bullshit
honestly, who wants AI watching them.😢
forget it.
I drove the original m917 dump trucks in the Army Reserve. They were a really big upgrade from the old Paystar dumps but just like these every heavy component company had their hands in the “cookie” jar
Need one now
How TF are u supposed to do pre and post trips if you can't even see the tires ? And if u have a blow out, that's probably a 20 or 30k fender replacement or total
You just don’t work for shit companies like this
Running more def instead of more egr is way better for the engine SCR is decently reliable if you take care of it and its the cheapest out of all the emissions controls to repair most mechanics suck at diagnosing it tho
I just hope the geartrain is in the front so it can actually be inframed
Om detta är vad Volvo tänker göra. Så blir det Volvos undergång.
OTR copy of the Edison truck made in Canada. But a poorly crafted one.
Talking about bullshit...
How did you get an interview with him, I'd love to ask him some questions as well?
You lost me at trans, not using bio diesel
It’s so ugly
All the changes and new goodies are just a gong show for parts & service folk at the dealers for the next few yrs til the OEM's and dealers can figure out what to stock, where it all is made and shipped from gets more complicated all the time. I like some of the ideas there, see how it all works out. Hopefully it goes better than their Cat venture did.
single rear axle???? what you gonna haul? Styrofoam???
My thoughts exactly
Most new drivers probably like all that new tech. Most of it I can do without
@@chrislovett6120 exactly
But we live in the future so might as well enjoy what we have because it they had what we have now they would use it too.
Everyone is talking abot how nice is truck or about technology but nobody is saying how much truck weighs
Carbon fiber frame and cab. Weighs less than any other truck
@@FaZeredemption3wtf you talking about there no carbon fiber in this truck 😂
Volvo POWER! 🦾
On that first oil change that you use Restore&Protect, a lot of the deposits that are easier to remove come off quickly and clog up the oil filter. But in general any that aren’t caught in the filter are small and stay suspended in the oil. Highly recommend changing oil and filter after 2000 miles the first time you use this stuff or it will clog from all the gunk getting cleaned off.
Are you speaking from experience with this oil?
According to Valvoline that’s not true. They specifically designed that oil to clean slowly so you can run normal intervals and to not clog your oil filter. It takes several change intervals (I don’t remember the exact number) to clean.
@flyer8493 yeah but once you have sludge it has to go somewhere... Usually to the oil pan where it's gonna get sucked up.
@@flyer84934
Definitely a good rule of thumb. Although Valvoline states that it’s good for the entire mileage interval, it would be good practice just to change it out early. Not every vehicle has the same amount of sludge buildup and some could be worse than others. When in doubt, change it out!
No passenger seat. Can't sight see with your spouse & you can't train a new hire driver. Aerodynamics are not everything. BAD DESIGN.😏