Podcast: Making smart decisions about when to replace your older trucks
One of the most important considerations for fleet managers is how long you want to keep your trucks. Are you the type of fleet who wants to run every truck for a million miles, or do you want to keep a tight trade-in cycle so you’re almost always operating relatively new equipment. In this episode of the Fleet Future podcast, we spoke with Jim Griffin, chief operating officer and chief technology officer for Fleet Advantage, to ask him about how Fleet Advantage evaluates truck life cycles, and what fleets should be looking for.
What’s behind the slow adoption of FA-4 oil?
Introduced three years ago, the American Petroleum Institute (API)’s CK-4 and FA-4 oil categories were billed as the next generation of oil, improving on the engine protection and fuel economy benefits offered by previous engine oil categories.
Shell reveals plans for second Starship run
In the summer of 2018, Shell Lubricants collaborated with AirFlow Truck Co. and several industry partners to build the Starship concept truck, and ran it on a coast-to-coast run which achieved an 8.94 MPG average. Now, the company has shared that the truck will be embarking on another coast-to-coast run in 2020.
Shell to release T6 full synthetic 0W-40 oil for extreme cold
Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 heavy-duty diesel engine oil. This new oil is an upgrade/relaunch of the Rotella T6 full synthetic 0W-40, and now meets API CK-4 requirements.
Shell introduces new natural gas engine oil
Shell Lubricants is introducing Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil for natural gas trucks.
Chevron introduces Delo 600 ADF engine oil, touts reduced DPF issues and maintenance costs
Chevron Products Co. has introduced its new Delo 600 ADF engine oil with Omnimax technology. The new oil cuts down on ash buildup by 60%, leading to increased life for the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and reduced maintenance costs, the company says.
It’s time to think of suspensions as driver retention equipment
The suspension plays a major role in the truck’s ride quality. When your drivers are spending eight, 10 or 12 hours a day in your cabs, an improved ride can add up, reducing the pain and strain that are inherent parts of prolonged driving, and helping the drivers feel better when they exit the cab at the end of a long day.
What’s next for suspensions?
Future suspension technology, FE’s sources say, will make suspensions even more useful as a driver recruitment and retention tool.
A look at air cab suspensions
Let’s focus on the cab suspension for a moment. Link Manufacturing, a maker of cab suspensions, has focused much of its recent development efforts on improving ride quality, which has resulted in the introduction of the ROI Cabmate Semi-Active Cab Suspension.
FAQ: Answering your questions about Volvo Active Driver Assist 2.0
What are the basics of the system? What are its features? How does it all work? We address those questions and more here.
P.S.I. introduces Tire View Live analytics platform
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has introduced TireView Live, a data analytics platform for tires.
Truck-Lite adds volumetric cargo system to Road Ready service
Truck-Lite Co. has added a volumetric cargo system to its Road Ready trailer telematics offerings.
