Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree begins cross-country journeyThe 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey from the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest in California to Washington, D.C., following its harvesting on Oct. 23. The harvest ceremony included brief remarks by USDA Forest Service leadership, local elected officials and project partners, as well as a blessing by the Lassic Band of Wylacki-Wintoon Family Group Inc. A Kenworth T680 will transport the 84-foot White Fir, nicknamed “Sugar Bear,” to a full slate of community celebrations during a 3,300-mile journey from Northern California to Washington, D.C. ‘Six Rivers, Many Peoples, One Tree’ is the tour theme. System Transport, the official designated tour carrier, is using its new T680 equipped with a 76-inch mid-roof sleeper to carry the special tree. It marks the eighth consecutive year that a Kenworth truck will deliver “The People’s Tree.” Below is the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour public schedule:
Mack to offer electric APU on Anthem sleeper modelsMack Trucks announced this week it will offer a factory-installed electric auxiliary power unit (eAPU) for its 70-inch Mack Anthem sleeper models. The Idle Free Series 5000 eAPU offers customers increased air-cooling capacity, reduced idling and simplified maintenance for improved total cost of ownership. “Reduced idle time means increased fuel savings and engine life for Mack customers, along with decreased engine maintenance costs,” said Stu Russoli, Mack Trucks highway product manager. “The Idle Free eAPU also improves driver comfort because of its high-performing electric cooling capacity, which runs more quietly than diesel-powered APUs and can help drivers have uninterrupted rest time.” The Idle Free eAPU features a 10,000 BTU compressor and three-speed evaporator fan to direct the airflow to the sleeper without duct work, allowing the driver to easily adjust temperature and fan speed from the control panel located on the evaporator in the bunk. The system can be retrofitted with an automatic start-stop kit, which allows the truck to automatically idle to recharge the batteries, turning the engine off when they are fully charged. The Idle Free eAPU will be available for order in Q2 2022. Hogan earns EPA SmartWay awardHogan Transportation (CCJ Top 250, No. 64) was honored with the SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in environmental performance and energy efficiency. Hogan has adopted many fuel saving strategies, including auxiliary power units, speed restrictions, halos, trailer skirts, fuel efficient tires and longer side extenders. The company says it works to constantly update its fleet in order to have newer trucks on the road emitting less carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and particulate matter. Hogan Transportation was one of 62 truck and multimodal carriers to receive the distinction, representing the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s nearly 4,000 partners. https://ift.tt/2ytPsnD
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