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Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty Newsletter“If I can, I should pay outright.”
V-Cat Trucking Finds Increased Uptime with Elite Support Certified Dealer
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterV-Cat Trucking is a contract trucking company that supplies dump trucks and operators to local construction companies throughout middle Tennessee. They currently have 14 Freightliner 122SDs that travel anywhere between five to 75 miles to construction sites each day, and put in 10 to 12 hours of work.
Lowering Real Cost of Ownership℠ by Improving the Driver Experience
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway TrucksProviding drivers with technologically advanced trucks designed with their comfort in mind and cutting-edge safety features is the first step to driver retention. Drivers play an important role in Real Cost of Ownership (RCO), so Freightliner made driver experience a priority when designing the Cascadia.
Highway Devolution is Taking a Toll on Trucks
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterFunding of highway and public transportation system maintenance has shifted from the federal government to the states, causing a “devolution” of U.S. highways. As a result, necessary bridge and highway maintenance projects are delayed, state governments are making cuts to cover maintenance and new road projects, and state and local governments are implementing more tolls to help fund these projects.
Freightliner Revamps Its Team Run Smart Website
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterFreightliner Trucks has launched a new version of its Team Run Smart website, an open online community that truckers can turn to for expertise on a variety of topics. With over 48,000 members, Freightliner has enhanced the website for an improved user experience, easier access to information, and additional content to assist owner-operators and fleet customers at becoming better at the business of trucking.
Preview: Freightliner Trucks at NACV
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterOn September 25-28th, the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta will be hosting the first ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show. Attendees can prepare to see an impressive display of on-highway and vocational trucks from Freightliner (Booth #1612).
The Role of Technicians in the Design of the Cascadia Results in More Uptime
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterWhile designing the Cascadia, Freightliner hosted two Tech Week events where top technicians in North America were given a sneak peek of the new truck and were asked to provide feedback on its serviceability. Their comments and input resulted in technician-friendly changes to the design of the Cascadia.
Five Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle on the Road
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterWorking out of a truck can create roadblocks to healthy living. Typically, drivers don’t have set schedules, rely on truck stops for nourishment, and sit for long stretches of time. Over time, this could lead to various health problems, including weight gain, back pain, and lethargy.
His-and-Hers Logging Trucks are Anything but Cutesy
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterJeff Havela Trucking is a husband-and-wife logging team that operates on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan. They average 60- to 150-mile runs hauling raw products from the woods to the mill, and after 22 years of driving other trucks, they made the switch to Freightliner.
Introducing the 122SD Sleeper Auto Hauler
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterFreightliner Trucks recently developed a 122SD Sleeper Auto Hauler in partnership with Fontaine Modification Company. This development was in response to a request for an integral sleeper design from Diversified Automotive, a committed Freightliner customer.