Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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56 commercial carrier journal | may 2016 EQUIPMENT: SPRING TRUCK SHOW ROUNDUP INTERNATIONAL OFFERS OTA REPROGRAMMING FOR ITS ENGINES INTERNATIONAL TRUCK now offers free over-the- air reprogramming of engine control modules for all of its new trucks equipped with N9, N10 and N13 engines. OTA will be available for purchase for all International models powered by Navistar engines 2010 and newer through International truck dealers. OTA reprogramming allows truck users to update an ECM via mobile interface, which initiates reprogramming to approved International calibra- tions. This quick procedure can be performed at the customer's facility over a secure Wi-Fi connection. – JASON CANNON OTA reprogram- ming allows truck users to update an ECM via mo- bile interface, which initiates reprogramming to approved calibrations. DTNA TO OFFER FLOWBELOW TRACTOR WHEEL COVERS ON CASCADIA DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA will offer FlowBelow Aero's Quick-Release trac- tor wheel covers as an option on its most fuel-efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment packages. The wheel covers are designed to reduce aerodynamic turbulence and drag by streamlining airflow over the tractor's drive wheels. The wheel covers are made from durable and flexible thermoplastic polyolefin material commonly used in automotive applications. – CCJ STAFF PETERBILT UNVEILS STREAMLINED CHASSIS ROUTING DESIGN PETERBILT unveiled new chassis rout- ings for Models 579 and 567 that feature a more robust, streamlined design to help improve serviceability. The chassis routings run the length of the truck and organize the air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles to help facilitate quick, efficient identification and servicing of the systems. The routings are secured with newly designed frame brackets that hold each bundle separately and help provide added durability. – JASON CANNON MERITOR LAUNCHES FRONT STEER AXLE MERITOR'S MFS+ lightweight front steer axle is 85 pounds lighter thanks to a new gooseneck beam design and an offset knuckle with an integrated torque plate and tie-rod arms. The new design simplifies integration into the chassis and offers high-angle turning capacity of up to 55 degrees as well as universal compat - ibility with braking systems. The new MFS+ is available in both standard and wide track and has a gross axle weight rating of be- tween 12,000 and 13,200 pounds. – JEFF CRISSEY FlowBelow products will be offered on all new Freightliner Cascadia Evolution trucks built at Daimler's truck plants, as well as for aftermarket purchase. The chassis routings for Models 579 and 567 run the length of the truck and organize the air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles. ALLISON LAUNCHES ADVANTAGE CALCULATOR, REDESIGNED MOBILE APP ALLISON TRANSMISSION introduced the Allison Advantage Calculator, an online tool available at allisontransmission.com designed to help fleet decision-makers objectively compare transmission options, and also redesigned its mobile app for North American users and also has. The calculator uses current vehicle information including transmission model and years in service, estimated annual mileage, average fuel and mainte - nance costs and other fleet basics. The Allison app is avail- able for Apple IOS (7.0 and up), Android (4.3 and up), Windows Mobile (8.1 and up) and desktop. New features include a vocational model guide in the "Favorites" sec - tion to allow specific ratings pages to be bookmarked. Also, the "Features" section includes information about Allison's patented torque con - verter and FuelSense and xFE products. – CCJ STAFF Allison's redesigned mobile app is avail- able for Apple IOS (7.0 and up), Android (4.3 and up), Win- dows Mobile (8.1 and up) and desktop. Meritor's MFS+ front-steer axle offers an 85-pound weight savings, a high-angle turning capacity and a GAWR between 12,000 and 13,200 pounds.