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Fuel effi ciencyA tale of two fl eets

How to achieve 8-10%

fuel efficiency gains

Manual or automated —

what’s right for you?

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Fitzgerald Truck Sales, Byrdstown, Tenn., manufactured about 2,000 Glider kit trucks last year. The largest manufacturer of commercial trucks made from glider kits in the U.S., Fitzgerald makes old trucks new again with the help of Eaton factory-remanufactured transmissions. Story on page 14.

4 Fuel efficiency:A tale of two fl eets

6 How to achieve 8-to-10% fuel efficiency gains

8 Manual or automatedWhat’s right for you?

10 Pushed to extremes

12 Technical trainingIn-classroom and online

13 Eaton news

14 Next best thing to newRemanufactured transmissions

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If you’ve been in the trucking business for any length of time, you know that it is impor-tant to be prepared for any economic cycle.

While the cost of diesel fuel may be favorable today, there is no long-term certainty that prices will remain low. What is certain though is that it’s probably your largest variable op-erating cost. At Eaton, we are committed to providing your fl eets with transmission tech-nologies designed to lower your operating costs and improve productivity and safety no matter the economic tailwinds or headwinds.

For example, our new Eaton Procision 7-Speed dual clutch transmission can reduce your overall operating costs by delivering up to 10% fuel effi ciency gains, and also lowering maintenance costs (pages 6 & 7). Depending on truck application, driver prefer-ence or experience level, Eaton is the indus-try leader in both manual and automated transmission systems (pages 8 & 9).

For C&G Hauling, the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission was an ideal fi t for their heavy payloads in extreme weather conditions. “Our drivers love the transmis-sions,” reports fl eet manager, Frank Nacca-rato. “They can sit back and drive the trucks without having to worry about shifting,” (pages 10 & 11).

Tribe Transporta-tion and Mabe Trucking have experienced signifi cant fuel effi ciency gains by incorporating the latest Eaton trans-mission technol-ogy. “We’ve seen a 2 mpg improvement on our newest trucks,” says Tribe’s Matt Handte. Similarly, Butch Mabe says, “We’re saving between $400 and $500 a month for each truck.”

Like you, we appreciate all that comes with a robust economy and predictable variable costs. However, as your business partner, we have a responsibility to continue developing innovative, technology-based solutions to help maximize your bottom line in any eco-nomic cycle – and that’s a promise.

David L. Karnes

Vice President of Sales

North America Truck

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When it comes to improving fuel effi ciency, fl eets are always looking for a competitive advantage. The Eaton Fuller Advantage™ Series and UltraShift® PLUS automated transmis-sions have been a real eye opener for many fl eet owners when it comes to performance and fuel savings.

For Gainesville, Ga.-based Tribe Transportation — with 200 trucks and plans to increase to 500 trucks by 2017 — every fractional improvement in fuel economy can mean signifi cant savings.

Since the company upgraded to the new-est aerodynamic Kenworth T680 trucks with PACCAR MX-13 engines driven through Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmis-sions, it’s seen a jump in fuel economy from the mid-6s to 7.8 to 8.0 mpg.

“We like new technology and the Eaton automated transmission has been very good for us,” says Matt Handte, executive vice president at Tribe. “We’ve seen close to a 2 mpg improvement from our last equipment to our newest trucks with automatics.”

Impressive fuel savings

Eden, N.C.-based Mabe Trucking — with 170 trucks traveling more than 20 million miles annually — has experienced surprisingly similar results.

“It’s hard to believe, but in the last 10

years, we’ve moved from 5.7 mpg to 7.7 mpg,” says President and Owner Butch Mabe. “For any truck operator, those numbers are huge when you consider how much we spend on fuel.”

Mabe Trucking is about as fuel-effi cient as a fl eet can get. The company last year purchased aerodynamic Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by the PACCAR MX-13 engine and inte-grated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automatic automated trans-mission, and saw impressive gains.

The biggest contribu-tors to the trucks’ im-proved fuel effi ciency are its Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmis-sion, wide-base tires, special factory-installed aerodynamic package and 6x2 axles. “With the new trucks, we’ve already moved up to 7.7 mpg, or six-tenths

more than the same trucks in a 6x4 confi guration,” says Mabe. In addition to fuel savings, Mabe calculates the price and maintenance difference be-tween his older models and the new trucks with Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automatic transmissions. “We’re saving between $400 and $500 a month for each truck.”

How does that compare in fuel savings to Tribe Transportation’s driver-team trucks that average about 250,000 miles a year? Each new truck with Eaton UltraShift PLUS is saving the company about $34,000 a year in fuel, according to Handte. The

company added 60 new aerodynamic trucks with UltraShift PLUS last year, and plans to add 70 to 80 more trucks each year until the fl eet reaches 500. Future truck orders are specifi ed with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage Series.

Drivers love automated transmissions, once they try them

“Our biggest growth fl eet is our husband-and-wife teams,” says Handte. “For the female driver, their preference is overwhelmingly auto-matic. That’s been a huge win for us in attracting good husband and wife teams.”

Convincing Tribe’s senior drivers about automatics was a bit more challeng-ing. “It was a behavior change for them,” says Handte. ‘They were all professional manual drivers and didn’t want to even try an automated transmission. Our point to them was, just get in and try it. Well, 99.9 percent of them, by the time they crossed the county line, called in to say we’d never get them out of the new truck. Once they tried it, they liked it. And once word got out to the other drivers, they all jumped onboard.”

Initially, Butch Mabe had similar con-cerns about putting automatics in his fl eet. “Many of my seasoned drivers said they didn’t want an automatic,” he says. “But what I’ve learned, once they

Tribe Transportation President Carla Joy Cain with husband and Executive Vice President Matt Handte. The company also operates Tribe Express.

“We’ve seen close to a 2 mpg improvement from our last equipment to our newest trucks with automatics.” — Matt Handte

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try an automatic, they love it. In traffic, at the end of the day, they say they feel much better. They’re not as tired from shifting gears all day long. They’re more relaxed. We feel like it’s safer because they have both hands on the wheel not having to shift gears.”

“Safety is a huge emphasis for us, too,” says Handte. “Not only did we add the automated transmission in our new trucks, but we added all disc brakes, stability control and collision avoidance radar to every one of our units. When you think of all the things that drivers have to do between watching traffic in front and shifting and checking mirrors and changing lanes, with Eaton automated transmis-sions, now they have both hands on the wheel, with more focus and less activity in the driver’s seat. All that helps improve safety.”

“I see a lot of advantage to operating an automatic,” says Mabe. “Automatics and manuals are both good transmis-sions, but there’s a fuel advantage to the automatics because of more ef-ficient shifting, which prevents clutch wear down the road. So we don’t have to replace the clutch because it lasts longer.”

Comfort, safety and performance

Always looking for opportunities to enhance fuel efficiency, driver comfort, safety and performance, Mabe has ex-perimented over the years with many different truck packages. “We’ve been in business for 27 years and have seen a lot of changes,” he says. “We need to be prepared for the future and the changes it brings.”

Now, Mabe says, he’s found the right team to help him. “As far as program-ming the automated transmissions and trying different things for fuel efficiency and performance, Eaton’s Roadranger in North Carolina has been great to work with,” he says. “It’s been a huge benefit to us having a knowledgeable guy like Tim Truesdell come and work directly with our fleet. Along with Matt Wray, my truck sales-man at MHC Kenworth – Greensboro, together, those guys have put together a great package. Tim is hands on and has really been part of the success of our new equipment and this new age going forward.”

While Mabe Trucking used to be 100

percent manual transmissions, today, many of its trucks have the Eaton

Fuller Advantage Series 10-speed automated transmis-sion. “Soon we’ll be 80 percent automated and 20 percent manuals,” Mabe says. “That’s where I feel like we’re headed because we

want drivers to feel more comfort-able and be able to adapt. I believe

automatics bring that.”

Both Mabe Trucking and Tribe Transpor-tation see clearly the road ahead — a new generation of drivers operat-ing fuel-efficient trucks loaded with technologies designed to enhance per-formance, safety and driver comfort. During this transitional time, these fleets are getting ahead of the curve in order to lead the trucking industry in the years ahead.

TRIBE TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS “FEEL” THE DIFFERENCE

The Kenworth T680 with the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission has re-energized J.B. Farrow. The 22-year driving veteran says his new truck has made a world of difference when it comes to how he feels at the end of the day. “Energy has returned, and that’s contributed to my better overall health,” he says. “I’ve dropped 40 pounds in the four months I’ve been driving the new truck. I used to be so tired from driving that when my shift was over, I’d be too tired to walk. I would just grab a bite to eat, and go to bed. But driving fatigue went away when I started driving the T680 with automated transmis-sion. It drives like a car. I felt good when my driving was over for the day so I started walking and that, coupled with giving up soft drinks, has helped me drop 40 pounds in four months.”

John Schultz, a veteran driver of 15 years, also has found a big dif-ference in his new truck with Eaton UltraShift PLUS. “It drives like a Cadillac,” he says. “ The automated transmission is great — it really makes it feel like you’re driving a large car. There is so much less fatigue driving a truck that feels like a car.”

John Schultz

J.B. Farrow

Mabe Trucking’s newest Kenworth T680 Advantage with Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmissions.

“We’re saving between $400 and $500 a month for each truck.”— Butch Mabe


Getting behind the wheel of a 16-ton vehicle for the fi rst time can be in-timidating, especially for medium-duty drivers who typically are not profes-sional drivers. Many of them manage other, non-driving related responsibili-ties such as selling products, custom-er relations, hand-wheeling deliveries through offi ces and retail centers, accounting, computer processing and invoicing. So when they get behind the wheel, they need all the help they can get.

Driver confi dence

Even the most inexperienced driver can get behind the wheel of a Proci-sion dual-clutch transmission (DCT) vehicle and drive with confi dence. Procision DCT lets drivers gain confi -dence quickly. A number of features built into Procision DCT are designed to help the driver maintain control in all situations.

With Procision, as a driver approaches a downhill grade, the truck maintains its control, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering rather than slowing down the vehicle. The Hill Helper function helps prevent rollback on hills and assists during take off.

Optional and adjustable, Hill Helper technology prevents roll back or roll forward for up to three seconds while on grades for a controlled launch. Additionally, tap-down shifting lets drivers down shift by simply touching the brake. Drivers don’t even have to take their hands off the wheel. These exclusive features can be turned on and off using Eaton’s ServiceRanger software if desired.

Operating a truck with Procision is like driving a car. Thanks to Eaton’s dual clutch technology, you can’t feel the shifts. A dual clutch transmission combines the gear effi ciency of a manual with the smooth shifting of an automatic. It employs two clutches and actuators: one performs shifts out of the odd-numbered gears while the other takes care of the even-num-bered shifts. This allows one clutch to stay engaged at all times, and eliminates the power interruption that typically occurs when an automated manual transmission changes gears. A DCT with a wider gear spread allows the gears to engage more quickly than a torque converter automatic, provid-ing a better overall driving experience.

Drivers love the smooth operation. Fleet managers appreciate the fuel savings.

Game changing fuel savings

Eaton’s Procision 7-speed DCT deliv-ers 8 to 10 percent better fuel econo-my than a torque converter automatic in two ways. First, there is no fuel loss during gear changes. For a DCT, fuel no longer needs to be used dur-ing gear changes since one clutch is engaged at all times. Secondly, quicker gear engagement and smoother shift-ing results in greater fuel economy. The result is smooth, continuous and fuel-effi cient delivery of torque to the wheels.

For fl eets operating in city driving, Procision DCT is a game changer. The fuel economy benefi ts in low-speed, stop-n-go driving can be signifi cant. And while better fuel economy helps reduce the overall cost of ownership,

The all-new Eaton Procision™ 7-speed dual-clutch transmission delivers on many levels

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lower maintenance costs help save even more money. Procision DCT service intervals are 150,000 miles, or four years, thanks to the use of a new synthetic transmission fl uid and a long-life fi lter. Better fuel economy and lower maintenance costs deliver lower total cost of ownership during the truck’s life cycle over torque converter automatics.

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The medium duty market is extremely diversifi ed with more than 200 ap-plications ranging from pick-up-and-delivery to fi re-and-rescue to school buses. Procision DCT is engineered to improve the driving experience for medium duty drivers with integrated

features like Creep Mode and PTO capability.

The optimized Urge to Move and Creep Mode provide an excellent balance of effi ciency and perfor-mance. Appealing to most medium duty applications is the low speed at which the creep function operates in both forward and reverse. Customers delivering to loading docks, whether it’s on a grade or in a tight space, want their drivers backing up at the most controlled and slowest possible speed. Procision’s Creep Mode provides best-in-class low-speed maneuverability.

Three standard PTO openings are engineered into every Procision DCT. This fl exibility lets customers spec the base model transmission they want today while allowing them to upgrade later. PTO functionality can be enabled by dealerships after the purchase, enhancing value to both fi rst owners and the secondary market.

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The Eaton Fuller Advantage Series Manual 10-Speed Transmission is the most effi cient heavy-duty manual transmission available. As the standard manual transmission spec for many OEMs, Eaton manu-al transmissions have consistently been the No. #1 choice of fl eets in North America. There’s much to love about Eaton Fuller Advantage manual transmissions. For ex-ample, the advanced design trims weight without sacrifi cing strength by replacing cast iron with alumi-num on the shift bar housing, rear cover and range cylinder. And Pre-cision Lubrication technology uses less oil and eliminates the need for a transmission cooler.


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* Designed to eliminate the transmission oil cooler in up to 110,000 lbs. (49,859 kg) GCW applications.

What’s right When it comes time to spec your transmission — manual or automated — there are a variety of considerations to keep in mind. What is the application? Which transmission do drivers prefer? Which offers greater fuel effi ciencies? What are the life-cycle costs? Resale value? What are the safety advantages? To help sort it out, we’ve listed the top reasons for choosing one or the other.

for choosing an Eaton Fuller Advantage manual transmission

Strategic use of alu-minum components and cooler-less design

yield up to 82 pounds weight savings than the comparable manual transmission.

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More than 200 The number of Roadranger representatives in

North America at your call to help you with everything from spec’ing to service. They’ll help you resolve problems and reduce downtime, and their service comes standard with every Eaton transmission and clutch.

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Because it’s designed with a simple oil sight level glass, routine oil checks can be done in a fraction of the time. That saves about an hour of service time per truck each year — with a savings up to $13,500 for every 100 trucks!

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0 That’s how many transmis-sion coolers and lines

you’ll fi nd on a truck equipped with the Fuller Advantage Manual

transmission. It’s also the amount of worry you’ll have

about cooling system failures.

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500,000 That’s how many miles you’ll go before the fi rst scheduled transmission oil drain service (for linehaul applications rated at 80,000 lbs or less). Talk about time and cost savings!

8 500,000Eaton engineers have eliminated nearly eight

quarts of oil by using a precision lubrication sys-tem that takes one-third as much lube as a comparable manual transmission.

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The Fuller Advantage Manual Transmission runs cooler and reduces

or minimizes the need for cooling fans.* It saves power, reduces weight and improves reliability. The simplifi ed system allows for better preventative maintenance and lowers maintenance costs.

5Thanks to the Precision Lubrication system and reduced

weight, fl eets can see up to 2% better fuel economy than an Eaton Fuller FR series manual transmission.

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Performance: Eaton’s broad range of

applications can be tailored to your fl eet, delivering the optimum blend of performance and economy.

Eaton UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage Series Automated Trans-missions are designed to improve fuel economy, performance, reli-ability and safety. More fuel effi cient than torque converter automatics, Eaton automated transmissions are more serviceable than any other competitor. Built upon the reliable Fuller manual, Eaton automated transmissions use an electronic clutch actuator to provide faster shifting and smoother engagement. At idle, it fully engages the clutch, giving the driver ultimate control in parking lots, loading docks and other tight spaces. And Eaton automated transmissions provide a new level of integration with engine, truck and drivetrain components to give you the optimal mix of performance and economy. Each unit can be custom-ized for its unique operational needs.

for you?

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for choosing an Eaton UltraShift PLUS or Fuller Advantage automated transmission

Better fuel economy: Intelligent gear selection and shifting reduces the vari-ability among drivers. Fuller Advantage

Series automated transmissions can be paired with Cummins, PACCAR and Navistar engines to provide even better fuel economy due to optimized communication between the engine and transmission electronic controls.

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Driver comfort: Less stress than

manual shifting, easier to operate, less driver fatigue. Automatic, Manual and Low modes offer the driver full control, no matter their preference. For driver recruitment, training and retention, both new and experienced drivers love the simplicity, comfort and safety features.

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Life cycle costs: Bal-ances

performance with fuel economy, providing error-free guess-proof shifting, making every driver in your fl eet as fuel effi cient as your best driver.

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Safety: Built-in features like Hill Start Aid

provide drivers with a consistent con-trolled launch,

and help to prevent rolling when

stopped on a grade.

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Gear selection logic: Monitors continuously,

constantly adapting based on weight

of load, grade and power, making

proper adjustments to maximize effi ciency.

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Uptime: Engineered for maximum

uptime and productiv-ity, and supported by Roadranger service and thousands of truck dealerships with factory-trained technicians who are ready to help whenever you need it.

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Fuller Advantage Series automated transmissions have all of the same fuel, weight and maintenance savings

features as Fuller Advantage manual models.

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C&G Haulage Ltd., in Ajax, Ontario, specializes in heavy hauling of aggregates for concrete and asphalt yards. The company operates a fl eet of 15 trucks, mostly Peterbilt and International tri-axle tractors with tri-axle pony pup trail-ers. The rigs travel routes averaging between 600 to 800 kilometers (375 to 500 miles) a day carrying massive pay-loads — the maximum weight allowed — of 63,000 kilograms (139,000 pounds).

Several years ago, Eaton and the Roadranger fi eld service organization asked C&G Haul-age to test a new lineup of au-tomated transmissions. “They selected us because of the weight we haul,” says Owner Guido Naccarato. “We were one of the earliest fl eets to run the new transmission.”

That early prototype was an Eaton UltraShift® PLUS MXP (Multipurpose Extreme Perfor-mance) 18-speed automated manual transmission. Heavy payloads and the extreme weather conditions of Ontario de-mand maximum reliability, durability and performance. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS MXP proved it was up to the task.

Real world performance

MXP transmissions are part of the Eaton UltraShift PLUS Performance Series, all of which employ grade sensing, weight computation and driver throttle commands to make intelligent shift decisions for optimum performance. The fully automated, two-pedal transmissions may be paired with the highest torque engines available in the trucking industry.

Built upon the highly popular Eaton Fuller manual transmis-sion platform, Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmis-sions deliver tailored performance and effi ciency for the toughest applications. All launches and shifts are automated with the use of a self-adjusting electronic actuator for fast,

smooth engagements. Intel-ligent shift selection software uses changes in grade, weight and throttle to calculate the most effi cient and effective shift points. For vocational and heavy haul fl eets, UltraShift PLUS can be specifi ed with 2-speed axle software for enhanced gear reduction to maximize on-off road capa-bilities, providing a cost-saving alternative to torque converter automatic transmissions which typically require additional gear boxes.

Proven reliable, durable

That initial UltraShift PLUS MXP is still operating at C&G and has accumulated more than 1.2 million miles of service. Says Guido, “Right after the testing was over, which took about two years, they (Eaton and the Roadranger organi-zation) said, ‘Sir your warranty starts today!’ Since then we have had very few issues, and the Eaton people have treated us great.”

Frank and Guido have since ordered a second and third Eaton UltraShift PLUS MXP 18-speed automated manual transmission that have been performing equally well, and have spec’d the same transmissions on a new truck order for fi ve International pony pups. They agree that ease of

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extre“On the performance side, the transmission shifts when it needs to shift. That translates into good fuel consumption.” — Guido Naccarato, Founder, C&G Haulage


operation and reduced wear and tear on their vehicles are two of the transmissions’ fi ner attributes.

“Our drivers love the transmissions,” says Frank, “because they can sit back and drive the trucks without having to worry about shifting. It is much easier going down the road.”

Adds Guido, “On the performance side, the transmission shifts when it needs to shift. That translates into good fuel consumption, especially with the newer models. So it looks like they are getting better and better.

“I drove a truck for more than 35 years and when I fi rst drove the UltraShift PLUS, I thought it was good. Now I say, hey, it’s really good.”

Guido’s just as enthusiastic in his praise of the Eaton sales and service representatives who have been support-ing him over the years. “I think the rest of the industry, whether it’s engines or other transmissions, needs to follow suit and do what the Eaton people are doing,” says Guido. “We think very highly of them. Because of that, I would recommend to anyone that they buy the UltraShift PLUS transmissions.”

The Performance Series also includes the 13-speed Multipurpose Highway Performance (MHP) transmission. For most applications, a fi ve-year, 500,000-mile transmis-sion warranty and three-year, 350,000-mile clutch warranty comes with the UltraShift PLUS Performance Series.

At C&G Haulage Ltd., in Ajax, Ontario, grandmas, grandpas, sons, daughters, grandsons and grand-daughters make certain all customers are treated like they’re relatives.

The company was founded in 1975 by Grandpa Guido and Grandma Connie Naccarato, and has en-joyed good growth over the years. Their son, Frank, is the fl eet manager and his sister, Mary, takes care of dispatching and bookkeeping. Grandsons Guido, Jr., and Andrew are helping out with maintenance and mechanical responsibilities, while granddaugh-ters Sara and Melissa stop by occasionally to help out when needed.

C&G has 15 additional employees. “They’re not related but we still try to treat them like family,”

says the senior Guido. Another 35 independent bro-kers are regularly employed to service the greater Toronto area.

“We take very good care of our customers,” adds Guido. “When I tell them we’re going to do a job, the job gets done and done right.”

Heavy hauler overcomes Ontario’s punishing conditions

CUSTOMERS ARE FAMILY

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Eaton’s Roadranger Academy trains service technicians to effi ciently and accurately diagnose and service Eaton drivetrain products. Through instructor-led and computer-based training, tech-nicians learn timesaving techniques and shortcuts used by experts, and receive hands-on training to help them more accurately diagnose problems.

The goal of Roadranger Academy train-ing is to reduce customer downtime and increase customer satisfaction by getting trucks out of the bays quicker. Course offerings are open to any technician and include training in Eaton manual and automated transmis-sions, clutches, failure investigation and analysis, hybrid systems, data link, vehicle vibration diagnostics, and driveline service training.

Instructor-led courses

Each instructor-led course covers a basic product overview, component identifi cation and component theory about how each component operates individually; system theory about how components work together; preventa-tive maintenance; troubleshooting and service techniques on how to diagnose and repair the product; and a hands-on practical session.

Instructor-led courses also feature valuable in-classroom training aids such as simulators, and transmission and clutch training units that are com-pletely functional. Classroom materials such as training guides, service manu-als and trouble-shooting guides are provided, as are hand and service tools used during class time.

Roadranger training locations

Courses fi ll up on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis and are available at locations across North America and

Mexico. We’ve expanded Road-ranger Academy training locations to vocational schools and technical institutions in order to offer dealer-ship technicians more opportunities to keep up-to-date on the most ad-vanced product information and repair techniques.

Learn more at http://www.road-ranger.com/rr/CustomerSupport/Training/ to fi nd out when courses are available in your area and where.

Registration must be completed three weeks prior to the course start date. To complete enrollment, you will need an account, which, if you don’t already have one, you can easily set up during registration.

Search courses and enroll at: https://www.roadrangeracademy.com/Common/Login.aspx or call the National Center at 269-342-3654 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

ONLINE COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING

At home. At the shop. At your convenience.

Roadranger Academy offers computer-based training (CBT) courses that can be completed online, at your convenience. Computer-based training

courses include: Eaton Fuller transmission preventative maintenance; driveline preventative maintenance;

Eaton clutch preventative maintenance; hybrid electric power systems servicing; and Eaton Fuller automat-ed transmission servicing and diagnostics.

Computer-based training modules can be purchased individually, annually, or in any quantity that best fi ts

your needs or the needs of your organization. Volume discounts can bring the cost down to less than $10.00

per module. Large organizations might prefer a yearly subscription to have access to all the

computer-based modules for a full year. This allows all technicians registered under an

organization to access all CBT modules and associ-ated tests.

Browse the catalog of computer-based training

programs on Roadranger-Academy.com.

Search courses and enroll at: https://www.roadrangeracad-

emy.com/Common/Login.aspx

Technician trainingCourses in your area are starting soon,

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In The News

Eaton integrated powertrain solutions expand to PACCAR MX-13 engine

An optimized version of the Fuller Advantage Series Automated 10-speed transmissions is available on select PACCAR trucks with the MX-13 engine to maximize fuel effi ciency — up to 2 percent — in linehaul applications. This powertrain package is lighter in weight, provides profes-sional drivers with smooth, automated shifting, and is de-signed to enhance the time spent in a diesel engine’s most effi cient RPM zone to help reduce fuel consumption. The MX-13 engine paired with the new Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed transmission is available for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in long haul and regional applications.

Eaton adds split shaft power take-off enhancements to UltraShift® PLUS automated transmissions

Eaton has expanded the company’s lineup of UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions for vocational applications through enhanced split shaft power take-off (PTO) capabili-ties. The enhancements now allow for transmission gear selection and clutch control outside of a vehicle’s cab. Eliminating the need for operators to enter and exit the cab to change transmission gears enhances job-site effi ciency and helps reduce fatigue.

Eaton debuts new A-Ratio UltraShift® PLUS automated transmissions

Eaton has expanded the company’s UltraShift PLUS auto-mated transmission offerings with a new A-Ratio model specifi cally designed for a wide range of extreme perfor-mance applications. The new MXP (Multipurpose Extreme Performance) transmissions have lower overall numerical ratios and higher torque ratings. The ratios and even steps on the new transmissions deliver better shift performance to improve grade shifting in hilly and mountainous conditions. The 18-speed A-Ratio transmission, when designed into the appropriate driveline, can allow for unlimited payloads.

Eaton expands UltraShift® PLUS automated transmission coverage

Eaton has increased the functionality in its lineup of Ultra-Shift PLUS automated transmissions with enhancements that allow for compatibility with 2-speed axles. Geared pri-marily for vocational customers, especially dump and heavy haul fl eets, the new compatibility provides a cost-saving alternative to torque converter automatic transmissions. The new features include enhanced gear reduction capabili-ties to maximize on/off road capabilities. The option allows for the elimination of gearboxes that are typically installed behind an automatic design.

SmartAdvantage Powertrain with the Cummins ISX15 engine is the fuel economy leader in the heavy duty truck market. One of the most driver friendly powertrain solutions, it was named an Automotive News PACE Award Finalist. By listening to driv-ers and incorporating their feedback, SmartAdvantage Powertrain delivers smooth, effi cient acceleration, superior

low end torque, enhanced shifting response, and opti-mized shift skip logic. Drivers appreciate more time in top gear and can accelerate faster at lower speeds without affecting fuel economy. The ISX15 SmartAdvantage Powertrain achieved 2-7% better fuel economy than competitive vertically integrated powertrains, as validated

through 3rd party testing using SAE J1526 Type III standards. Smart-Advantage Powertrain is available across all leading truck OEMs, includ-ing some of the most fuel effi cient packages available.

Eaton widens reach of Fuller Advantage® Series transmissions

Eaton has expanded its lineup of Fuller Advantage Series transmissions to deliver weight savings and fuel effi ciency improvements available on nine new models, including three manual transmissions with new direct drive gear ratios, two automated models with new direct drive gear ratios, and four automated transmissions with new overdrive ratios.

Eaton enhances automated transmissions to boost fuel effi ciency

Eaton has introduced new electronic capabilities to its Fuller Advantage Series and UltraShift PLUS automated transmis-sions that allow for disengagement of a truck’s driveline while on slight downhill grades to drop engine speeds to idle. The new technology improves fuel consumption by up to one percent, ensures safe operation regardless of driving conditions and is available on vehicles with a 2013 or newer Cummins ISX1, Navistar N13, or PACCAR MX-13 engine.

Cummins and Eaton enhance SmartAdvantage™ Powertrain


Glider kits are essentially new trucks built around exist-ing powertrains. Glider kit trucks typically cost up to 25 percent less than a truck made by an original equipment manufacturer.

Last year, Fitzgerald Truck Sales, Byrdstown, Tenn., manufactured about 2,000 Glider kit trucks. The largest manufacturer of commercial trucks made from glider kits in the U.S., the company makes old trucks new again with the help of Eaton factory-remanufactured transmissions.

“We are very particular when it comes to selecting ven-dors,” says David Dyer, a 44-year trucking industry veteran

and Fitzgerald purchasing manager, parts manager and warranty administrator. That selection is 100 percent genu-ine Eaton when purchasing transmissions and clutches.

The Eaton Remanufacturing Process

“Each transmission goes through a complete cleaning and inspec-tion process,” says Eaton’s NAFTA Aftermarket Marketing Manager Bill Fouch, speaking about Eaton’s factory

remanufacturing process. “We completely disassemble the transmission cores. We have some pretty stringent criteria as we go through all the pieces and parts to determine what can and cannot be reused.

“Once we make those determinations, we also look at the latest design improvements that have been made to the product since the time that particular core was manufac-tured, and we bring it up to the latest design levels,” says Fouch. “And we run every unit across the dynamometer to make sure there are no noise issues, it’s able to shift through all the gears and perform as expected.”

Eaton Remanufacturer’s Guarantee

Fitzgerald’s Dyer bundles his Eaton factory remanufac-tured transmissions with an Advantage Series clutch and Roadranger-approved lubricant, so he qualifies for Eaton’s 3-year/unlimited miles warranty. An Eaton remanufactured transmission is made exclusively with genuine Eaton parts and has more new parts than any competitive rebuild.

“Eaton is definitely helping Fitzgerald remain profitable and very much helping us maintain a healthy bottom line,” says Dyer. “I get Eaton transmissions galore in here, and every one is pretty much bullet proof in terms of durability.”

Eaton manual transmissions are the only transmission anyone will ever see on a glider kit made by Fitzgerald Truck Sales. “We would never even consider changing,” says Dyer. “You cannot buy a product in the market that is better than Eaton.” Fouch couldn’t agree more. “One thing is sure,” Fouch says. “When you buy an Eaton factory reman, you know what you’re getting. It’s the next best thing to a new transmission.”

“You cannot buy a product in the market that is better than Eaton.” — David Dyer

Next best thing to new

Fitzgerald Truck Sales, Byrdstown, Tenn., is the largest manufacturer of commercial truck glider kits in the U.S.

For manufacturer of trucks made from Glider kits, Eaton remanufactured transmissions make all the difference

Better quality, better process, better warranty

What’s the difference between remanufactured and rebuilt transmissions? Eaton genuine remanufac-tured transmissions are restored to like-new condi-tion and supported with a like-new warranty: two-years of coverage expandable to three years. Each transmission is disassembled, inspected, cleaned and repackaged to include the latest design im-provements, as well as tested on a dynamometer to assure quality performance. “While there are some really good rebuilders out there, you have to be very, very choosy from whom you buy,” says Eaton’s NAFTA Aftermarket Marketing Manager Bill Fouch. “Where we find problems is with rebuilders who are inconsistent,” says Fouch. “Sometimes they use genuine parts, sometimes they don’t. Some rebuilders may test the product before it’s sold, some don’t. You’re really not sure what you’re getting. It comes back to consistency. Eaton’s re-manufacturing operations are very process driven. You’re going to get the same high quality process over and over and over again.”

REMAN TRUMPS REBUILT

EATON FACTORY REMAN

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Every Eaton Factory Reman is built with

more new parts than an ordinary rebuild.

Every standard unit includes a new clutch

housing and all units are performance

tested to ensure the same quality as

a brand new transmission. It offers a

best-in-class nationwide fully transferable

2-year/unlimited warranty, 14 locations

nationwide for same- or next-day delivery

for truck-down situations and is backed by

Roadranger® Support.

The next best thing to a new transmission.

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DRIVE ON. With Genuine Eaton® aftermarket products.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to keep an Eaton® truck all Eaton,

Genuine Eaton Overhaul Kits, Rebuild Kits and Bulk Parts offer a variety of

options at every level. Buy Eaton Rebuild Kits for:

Unmatched quality, value and peace of mind

Latest engineering design updates

100% Eaton content, backed by Roadranger® Support


GENUINE PARTS & REBUILD KITS

FLEX REMAN TRANSMISSION


More Uptime. Fewer Part Numbers.

With the FLEX Reman, 10 part numbers cover 80% of the

market need. It features a best-in-class fully transferable

2-year/unlimited mile warranty.

A Roadranger Extended Protection

Plan eliminates worry over expensive,

unplanned repairs.

Roadranger® Extended Protection Plans The Roadranger® Network:

Supporting all makes, models and

confi gurations of commercial vehicles.

Over 4,000 service and aftermarket

partners throughout North America.

Roadranger real-time warranty provides

timely response to warranty claims.visit roadranger.com/epp

*Applies to applications only in the U.S. & Canada. Please refer to the Roadranger Warranty Guide (TCWY0900) for the latest warranty time and mileage offerings.

NOW AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

Eaton Advantage Series™ Clutch

Eaton Reman Transmission

Roadranger-Approved Lubricant

3-Year/Unlimited-MileTransmission Warranty*

With Eaton’s new Authorized Rebuilder

Program you now have the option to

purchase locally rebuilt transmissions with

100 percent genuine Eaton components,

meeting all of Eaton’s stringent re-use and

rebuild requirements. Just look for the Eaton

Authorized Rebuilder tag.

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GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED AFTERMARKET SOLUTION TODAY!

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Learn about the best

aftermarket solutions

for your fl eet. Topics include: Transmissions, Clutches, Extended Protection Plans and more. All tailored to your unique need.

SOLO ADVANTAGE™ SELF-ADJUSTING CLUTCH

The Solo Advantage Self-Adjusting Clutch

features exclusive technology that keeps the

clutch in constant adjustment. It also features

spring-loaded cams that adjust for proper

clearance with every disengagement.

If your truck has hydraulic linkage,

Solo is the only way to go. If you replace a truck with hydraulic linkage with anything other than

a Solo Advantage, it is diffi cult for the driver to detect the need for

adjustment. A clutch operating out of adjustment creates excess heat

and friction, which diminish clutch life. If unaddressed, this results in

damage to the clutch and hydraulic release system components.

The reliability of a new clutch at the price point you need. Features aftermarket specific facings, a visible wear indicator and a 25,000-mile lube interval for linehaul applications.

Better: EverTough™ by Eaton

Industry-leading vibration dampening along with Eaton proprietary friction material to protect the driveline and extend service life. Advantage Series release bearing extends lube interval to 50k in linehaul applications.

Best: Easy Pedal Advantage™

Manual Adjusting Clutch

Good: Solo and Easy Pedal

Remans and ValueClutch™

Solo and Easy Pedal Remans are built to Genuine OE specs but priced for savings. The ValueClutch line is everything you expect from a new clutch at about the same price as a non-genuine clutch.

EATON’S FULL PORTFOLIO OF CLUTCHES–TIERED TO MEET A RANGE OF NEEDS FOR PERFORMANCE, PROTECTION AND VALUE.

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Any road you want. Because one-size-fits-all won’t. And your spec is the only one that matters. When tight budgets and tough jobs are the norm. And there’s no room to settle. When nothing short of a 100-year legacy delivers what you need. Gain a competitive edge with a custom solution. And an advantage that’s uniquely yours. All backed by the solutions, support and expertise of the Roadranger® network. Drive with choice. Drive on. Find your Eaton® edge at roadranger.com

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