Case Study: Kivi Brothers Trucking boosts hauling safety and fuel economy with Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions

Catching hefty praise from heavy hauler

Kivi Brothers Trucking, a heavy-haul carrier based in Duluth, Minnesota, needed a way to move extremely large loads safely to hard-to-reach job sites while keeping trucks on the road and out of the repair shop. The company hauls cargo across all 48 continental U.S. states and Canada, including loads up to 220,000 pounds, so reliability and driver safety are critical. Eaton provided UltraShift® PLUS automated transmissions and Roadranger® support to help meet those demands.

With Eaton UltraShift PLUS MHP and MXP automated transmissions in three trucks, Kivi Brothers Trucking reported dependable performance with no issues or sensor failures, easier operation, and improved shifting precision. The company also saw better fuel economy compared with similar manual-transmission trucks, while the automation helped drivers keep both hands on the wheel for improved safety. Kivi Brothers said it will continue using Eaton on future truck orders.

Kivi Brothers Trucking

Derek Kivi

Operations Manager