Keep your trailers in great shape in winter
There are two main areas of concern for trailers in the winter: keeping the trailer clean of deicers and other debris, and keeping moisture out of the trailer itself.
Yokohama Tire releases ‘extreme traction’ drive tire
Yokohama says it is suited for trucks running snowy and icy routes.
How to avoid the effects of harsh winters on your truck’s batteries
The time to avoid winter’s effects on the truck’s batteries is actually in the summer, not the winter.
The right preventative maintenance to avoid frozen air lines in the winter
Simply put: you don’t want your truck’s air lines to freeze.
Truck driver prep tips to stay safe on winter roads
The harsh weather can throw off fleet operations. How can you plan around the snow, sleet and icy roads?
Truck batteries in winter: A guide to keeping your fleet running
As the weather cools, the batteries’ loads are reduced and the negative impacts of the summer sun will begin to surface.
Truck service tips for when the snow starts to fly
Like it or not, it’s time to start preparing for winter truck service-related issues. No-starts, frozen air lines–you name it. In this episode of FE Data Center, the two Jasons take a look at what you need to have on your PM check list to make sure you’re ready for when the temperatures drop. Here’s
The ABCs of winter trucking prep: Controls
In the ongoing “ABCs of winter trucking prep” series of tech tips from Bendix, the “C” is for controls. “Driver assistance technologies, such as stability and collision mitigation systems, may be called upon more often in wintry road conditions, while tire pressure monitoring systems are valuable in keeping proper inflation during temperature swings,” said TJ
The ABCs of winter trucking prep: Brakes
In the ongoing “ABCs of winter trucking prep” series of tech tips from Bendix, the “B” is for brakes. “At the wheel ends, the onset of winter weather means paying extra attention to brake components,” said Mark Holley, director of marketing and customer solutions—wheel-end. “During pre-trip walk-arounds, drivers should look at the air brake chamber
The ABCs of winter trucking prep: Air systems
Freezing temperatures; snow and ice in the air and on the ground; corrosive road treatments: Winter throws a lot at truck drivers and their vehicles. With an eye on keeping trucks in good operating condition in cold and nasty weather, this installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series provides reminders on taking proper care of
Checklist: Make sure your fleet is prepared for winter
Preparation is key when it comes to facing the cold weather that lies ahead. Creating a thorough checklist to ensure your safety is vitally important. You’ll want to include steps that cover best practices, make sure your vehicle is performing optimally, and confirm that all essential tools are on board. The following checklist provided by
SmartDrive releases two new driver safety telematics offerings
SmartDrive Systems announced the release of SmartSense for Speeding for Conditions and SmartSense for Sitting Duck, new intelligent driver-assist offerings. According to the company, SmartSense for Speeding for Conditions helps fleets alert drivers so they can avoid driving too fast in poor weather or road conditions; while SmartSense for Sitting Duck assists drivers who may
