Oil prices go up and down at the slightest whim, and the volatility can be nerve-wracking. And, while it certainly does have an impact on diesel, oil prices affect the bottom-line cost of heavy-duty truck engine oil a little bit differently.
Even one is too many for safety minded fleets who like to keep their trailers rolling productively.
The headline is a question that's on a TMC taskforce docket, and one that Al Anderson, vice president of sales and marketing at Peterson Mfg. Co., has a keen interest in.
"We haven't finished the recommended practice yet, but we're trending towards some percentage of LEDs being out before it's not legal anymore, which therefore [means] it's not safe anymore," he said, standing inside the Peterson Mfg. Co. show trailer at this year's TMC show held in New Orleans. "Keeping trailer lights lit is vital to uptime because you're not going to get a violation, you're not going to get an infraction, you're not going to be put out of service by CVSA. It is just very critical to keep everything illuminated like it should."
Saving diesel can reduce CO2 emissions, but is it enough to make a difference? Volvo thinks so, and made these changes to boost efficiency.
Effective tire maintenance with the right equipment ensures fleet operations remain productive and profitable.
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Rypos says active DPFs come with an initial cost, but will bring your fleet savings in the long run, while combating climate change.
