Alex Crissey, Author at Fleet Equipment Magazine
The most important things to remember about brake maintenance

Regular visual inspections are crucial to the safety of your trucks and their drivers.

The power of truck data visibility

For fleet managers, data is power, and there have never been as many tools for them to take advantage of as there are now. Fleet managers today are more connected to their trucks than ever, and one of the biggest benefits of that is visibility. Today’s telematics offerings give fleet managers a real-time look at

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Noregon and Phillips Connect on their partnership, trailer health and data

Sandeep Kar of Noregon and Mark Wallin of Phillips Connect join On the Road to answer questions about the new partnership.

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Truck maintenance recommendations for the spring season

Brian Screeton of Bendix talks about what maintenance practices fleets should put into place for their trucks, trailers and components during the spring.

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Everyone’s talking about AI, but will it make an impact in trucking?

How much of the AI craze will result in real help for fleets?

Work Truck Week 2024 recap: Here’s what we saw at the show

This week, On the Road is living up to its name as we report from the road at the Work Truck Show.

Legend introduces retracting side step for commercial vans

Legend Fleet Solutions has introduced the Upstep RS3 retracting side step for commercial vans. The announcement was made at this year’s Work Truck Show. According to the company, this side step mechanically retracts as the door opens and closes. Legend explained in a press release: “Why does this matter? Not only does it prevent any damage to

The importance of wheel bearing maintenance

The wheel bearings are, quite simply, what keep your wheels turning, and with minimal friction.

Lincoln Electric launches Ranger Air 260 MPX multi-function engine drive

Lincoln Electric recently introduced the new Ranger Air 260MPX multifunction engine drive.

Motiv Power Systems delivers five electric step vans to Shasta Linen Supply

Motiv Power Systems announced the completed deployment of five electric delivery vehicles to Shasta Linen Supply, a commercial linen supply company delivering linens, uniforms, and other textiles to more than 1,200 business and professional firms in California. California’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulation requires fleets to have 50% of their vehicles be all-electric by 2031, and

Vanair acquires Grip Idle Management

Vanair says Grip Idle Management’s technology integrates with Vanair’s existing EPEQ Idle Management Systems.

Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC fast charger for electric vehicles

The charger operates at a wide range of temperatures.