Tag: automated transmissions

Business

Fuller automated series expands to vocational trucks

Eaton has expanded coverage of the Fuller Advantage series of automated overdrive transmissions for use in vocational applications.

February 2, 2016

Business

Automatic transmissions: Key to the future of the industry?

With fleets’ difficulty finding drivers these days, could greater acceptance of automatics boost the ranks of capable, qualified drivers among younger populations without sacrificing the training benefits of manuals?

October 7, 2014

Business

Video log: Remote-controlled tractor-trailers, ZF’s new automated transmission

Transmission maker ZF unveiled a new automated transmission and a new system that allows drivers to operate their truck from outside of the cab using a tablet computer. Here’s OD Equipment Editor Jack Roberts’ footage from test driving both.

July 9, 2014

Equipment

Eaton, Cummins unveil new powertrain package

The companies estimate their new powertrain package — combining the ISX15 and Eaton’s Advantage Series automated series transmission — will deliver 3-6 percent fuel economy improvements.

March 10, 2013

Business

SelecTrucks offer incentives, extended warranties

SelecTrucks is offering a $50 gift card for test driving eligible trucks equipped with Fuller UltraShift or AutoShift 10-speed automated transmissions and is giving an extended warranty on elibible trucks.

July 22, 2010