Triad Freightliner of Greensboro

February 1 Freightliner corporate announced the production of a new series of Cascadia. This new design was conceived to answer six Real Cost of Ownership questions:Â fuel efficiency, safety, connectivity, quality, up-time and driver experience. "It's exciting to see trucks rolling off the assembly line and being delivered to customers. The new Cascadia delivers fuel efficiency, connectivity, safety, quality and a premium driver experience for our customers," said Kary Schaefer, general Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/freightliner-produces-new-cascadia/

This is an exciting time to be in the semi trucking industry. With new transmission technology, automated safety features, and more efficient configurations than ever before, buying a Freightliner is always a step forward for your fleet. Detroit Diesel is adding the new DD5 to the lineup this year, featuring longer maintenance cycles and improved fuel economy. Engine advancements have allowed this four cylinder to hold its own with comparable six cylinder models while retaining the fuel Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/the-most-innovative-semi-trucks-for-sale/

News began cropping up late last year about the new DD5 engine from Detroit Diesel. As the first of several new diesel engine designs to come (DD8 coming in 2018), the DD5 sets itself squarely as a contender in the medium duty niche. The DD5 offers the flexibility you'd expect from the versatile medium duty lineup, with two power options: 210HP/575ft-lb torque and a 230HP/660ft-lb torque. Another big enhancement this engine brings to the road is a lengthy 45,000 mile maintenance interval. Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/details-on-dd5-engine-freightliner/

The new and improved line of Detroit Diesel engines just got even better. You can now order trucks with the DT12 engine with an an automated manual transmission with PTO. From a recent press release:  Both the Direct Drive and Over Drive DT12 transmissions are available for order with a proprietary rear mounted PTO on original Freightliner Cascadia® models with or without the Evolution aerodynamic package, and Western Star 5700XE models. This option is scheduled to be available for the Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/now-you-can-order-the-dd12-with-an-automatic-manual-transmission/

There really is no substitute for genuine Freightliner truck parts. Engineered with the highest quality materials, each piece is meticulously crafted to fit your truck perfectly, every time. Compromising parts means compromising performance, which can affect timeliness of deliveries and reliability of maintenance cycles. None of that is good for your bottom line. With the Freightliner genuine parts warranty, you're covered. Our Greensboro location is located right off of the I-40, making it Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/the-genuine-freightliner-parts-advantage-for-heavy-duty-trucks/

Whether your semi truck needs maintenance parts or some custom accessories, our semi truck parts store has a huge selection of solutions for any model of Freightliner truck. We'll do a VIN match on your vehicle when you stop by so we can ensure a proper fit, and you'll drive away with guaranteed replacements/upgrades. Safety Parts For Convenient Storage The parts store is more than replacement or maintenance parts. It's always a good idea to equip your semi truck with some safety tools like Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/simple-semi-truck-parts-solution-for-greensboro-and-winston-salem/ To learn more, click here

Tom "Thumper" McCrimmon, a professional truck driver, recently won the championship for Freightliner Trucks Run Smart Hauler Challenge. It's a mouthful of a name, but McCrimmon brought home the trophy October 7th at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Each competitor in this race had to maneuver through obstacles to demonstrate their prowess as truck drivers. Freightliner trucks motorsports marketing manager Stacey Premo says "Driving a truck in normal road conditions requires focus and skill. Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/thumper-mccrimmon-takes-freightliner-sun-smart-hauler-challenge/

Freightliner has recently partnered with FlowBelow Aero, Inc. to create a better Cascadia than ever. The FlowBelow Aerodynamic package is a new add-on for Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The best part is, this is available for all Cascadia models, whether they have the Evolution aerodynamic package or not. This partnership allows the FlowBelow package to be factory installed on new Cascadias as well. So What Is The FlowBelow AeroKit? It's a tractor-mounted system with quick release wheel Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/new-flowbelow-aerodynamic-kits-for-freightliner-trucks/

As exciting as the release of the new year's line of Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Cummins ISX12 and ISX15 engines was, the company has recalled a select number from the initial release. As part of their dedication to rigorous quality standards, Cummins acted quickly when it was discovered that some of the new engine control modules had a potential short. This short would cause the engine to stall unexpectedly during operation. While not as scary as a brake malfunction in a pivotal Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/2017-cascadia-release-delay-to-ensure-safety-requirements-are-met/

Freightliner's partnership with Cummins has created some of the finest semi trucks in the industry over the years. And now it just got better. The 2017 Cascadia trucks, for instance, will feature a newly designed Cummins X15 engine. This new powerhouse features up to 500 horsepower and 1850 pounds of torque. But the Freightliner Cascadia had plenty of power before, right? The refinements don't stop there. The X15 diesel engine features a host of new technology to create better thermal Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/cascadias-new-engines-are-more-efficient-than-ever/

Detroit Diesel's newest addition to the impressive engine lineup, the DD5, will soon become standard in M2 106 model Freightliner semi trucks. Built on the same platform as the heavier duty DD13 and DD15 engines, the DD5 brings a horsepower range of 210-230 (575-660 pounds-feet torque). Detroit Diesel says the engine will provide best in class efficiency, and they've tested it to endure a B10 lifespan of 400,000 miles. The DD5 5.1L engine has features like a deep rib block that provides Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/freightliners-m2-106-to-receive-new-dd5-engine/

In what has been a partnership of over 50 years, Werner Enterprises recently commissioned a special Freightliner 122SD to commemorate such longstanding success. Freightliner built a 2017 122SD, complete with 505HP DD15 engine. The commemorative semi truck also features engraved chrome stacks and anniversary decaling. "We are proud of our long partnership with Werner, and were excited to collaborate with them to build this special truck," said Steve Mignardi, director of National Accounts for Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/freightliner-delivers-commemorative-122sd-to-celebrate-werner-enterprises-60th-anniversary/

Recent news of semi truck innovation has largely centered in hybrid models that doubled fuel economy or used natural gas for cleaner operation. Those are amazing stories of the industry pushing forward, but there's another important component in national transport: the semi trailer itself. Power and engine technology are indeed the muscle behind the motion, but the manufacturers behind refrigerated trailers have unveiled something recently as well - namely using solar power to maintain the Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/solar-powered-refrigerated-semi-trailers/

As one of the biggest names in semi trucking engines in America, Detroit Diesel has led the charge in efficient engine technology for decades. One of the ways Detroit Diesel does this is through their BlueTec emissions technology. It's not even a major overhaul to the way the engine itself does business under the hood. The best aspects of all that power and reliability remain. So how is BlueTec so efficient? BlueTec engine technology involves sending gases downstream, mixing small amounts of Read more at http://triadfl.staging.wpengine.com/detroit-diesel-engines-clean-power-for-the-future/

Whether you're an owner-operator or you run an entire fleet, shopping for that next semi truck can be both exciting and daunting. But when it comes to adding leaders to your pack, Freightliner has you covered with some of the most innovative semi trucks for sale available. The Cascadia Powerful. Full of new features. Aerodynamic and fuel-saving. With engine options capable of hauling just about anything and a cab spacious enough for long journeys, the Freightliner Cascadia is a go-to Class 8 Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/flagship-semi-trucks-for-sale/

As one of a pair of Freightliner's flagship semi trucks, the Cascadia bears the fruit of Freightliner's many innovations. Aside perks like BlueTec emissions systems and patented diagnostics, the Cascadia is also the framework for prototype technologies. When Freightliner launched a cooperative project with the Department of Energy to create a hybrid semi truck engine, the design was based on the Cascadia. The technology was impressive in its initial tests, more than doubling the average Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/the-freightliner-cascadia-tomorrows-semi-truck/

As one of the biggest names in semi trucking engines in America, Detroit Diesel has led the charge in efficient engine technology for decades. One of the ways Detroit Diesel does this is through their BlueTec emissions technology. It's not even a major overhaul to the way the engine itself does business under the hood. The best aspects of all that power and reliability remain. So how is BlueTec so efficient? BlueTec engine technology involves sending gases downstream, mixing small amounts of Read more at http://triadfreightliner.com/detroit-diesel-engines-clean-power-for-the-future/