ZF PowerLine 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Selected for Capacity Trucks Terminal Tractors
$200 million
200,000 transmissions
50,000 square feet
What Happened
ZF has announced that Capacity Trucks has selected the ZF PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission for integration into its TJ Series terminal tractors. The transmission is designed to reduce fuel consumption, enhance acceleration, and lower total cost of ownership for applications in ports, intermodal facilities, and distribution centers. The collaboration highlights ZF's strategy to offer advanced driveline solutions for the growing North American market.
“Capacity Trucks has a long-standing reputation for building purpose-driven vehicles for some of the most demanding duty cycles in the industry, and this application just further underscores the PowerLine transmission’s ability to meet various customer demands. PowerLine is now an option to support terminal tractors, besides HD pick-ups, work trucks and long-haul applications.”
“ZF is a trusted technology partner with deep experience in commercial vehicle systems. Their solution aligns with our goal of delivering robust, efficient, and customer-focused terminal tractors that perform in real-world operating conditions.”
$200 millionUSD
Nearly 50,000 sq ft dedicated to PowerLine assembly with capacity ramping to 200,000 transmissions annually.
Why this matters
This partnership brings advanced transmission technology to terminal trucks, helping fleet operators improve efficiency and prepare for future regulatory challenges in ports and distribution centers.
Terms in This Story
- automatic transmission
- A type of vehicle transmission that automatically changes gear ratios as the vehicle moves, without driver input.
- terminal tractor
- A heavy-duty vehicle used to move semi-trailers within a port, warehouse, or distribution yard.
- total cost of ownership (TCO)
- The full cost of owning and operating a vehicle over its lifetime, including purchase, fuel, maintenance, and repairs.
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