New Fleet Technologies

Innovative Technologies Revolutionizing Fleet Operations

Trucking has come a long way, as evidenced by the four state-of-the-art tractors on display at the 2019 Accelerate! Conference & Expo.

Attendees got a first-hand look at the latest trucking technologies during the annual Truck/ Technology Tour. Here are just a few of the innovative features helping to improve safety, increase efficiency and enhance driver comfort.

Safety First

Freightliner’s Cascadia 2020 provides advanced safety features with Detroit™ Assurance® 5.0, including active brake assist. If a moving pedestrian enters the truck’s path, input from the radar and camera sensors warns the driver with visual and audible warnings and institutes partial emergency braking. If the driver doesn’t take action, full emergency braking brings the truck to a complete stop.

Onboard Assistance

The Driver Technology Suite in Kenworth’s T680 includes a collision mitigation system, lane departure system and side object detection help to improve safety on the road. Predictive cruise control uses GPS data to anticipate uphill and downhill slopes, selecting the ideal speed and acceleration during the route.

Diagnostics on the Road

If an issue arises on the road, the GuardDog® Connect system in Mack’s Anthem detects the problem instantly and calls it in to a 24/7 network of support staff and repair centers. If the problem needs immediate attention, the system provides the fault code so that technicians can identify the specific issue and necessary repairs. All necessary information is forwarded to the dealer and technicians to get trucks back on the road quickly.

Low-Cost, Low-Impact Comfort

The Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft offers a number of technological advances, including the SmartAir™ system. This enables drivers to heat or cool their vehicles without using truck power or burning fuel. The battery powered function can keep a sleeper cool and comfortable for up to 10 hours at a stretch. At the same time, the no-idle climate-control system lowers fuel costs and cuts emissions. n

Introducing the Model 579 UltraLoft™, with a lightweight integral cab-sleeper design that takes the Model 579 to new levels of driver comfort and performance. The distinctive exterior features a bold, sculpted roofline and aerodynamic enhancements for increased fuel economy. The new interior offers best-in-class headroom, bunk space and storage. The standard PACCAR Powertrain, including the PACCAR MX-13 engine and the advanced PACCAR Automated Transmission, maximizes fuel efficiency and drivability, making the Model 579 UltraLoft the driver’s truck of choice.

For more information, stop by your nearest Peterbilt dealer or visit Peterbilt.com.