Buying a pre-owned truck
A step-by-step guide for fleet managers who are considering the purchase of pre-owned trucks.
SCR engine maintenance report for fleets
Engine manufacturers report that maintenance requirements for 2010 SCR engines are “business as usual.”
CVSA 2010 and basic PMs
Most fleets have fairly well-established preventive maintenance procedures, but there may be some areas that are overlooked. According to Rick Martin, manager of training for ArvinMeritor, “With the new federal requirements for driver criteria and operations of vehicle maintenance being part of the CVSA 2010 initiative, one can hope that PMs will be done in
Wheels & wheel ends
Safe operation requires thorough examination of wheels and attaching hardware, at frequent intervals, both on and off the vehicle.
Top Green Shop candidates sought
The Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest is in full swing. We’ve been receiving entries from fleets around the country who have detailed the steps they have taken to build a “green” shop. There is still time to send in your application. It’s easy, just fill out the form on page 39 of this issue
Maintaining good connections
When it comes to tractor-trailer connections, it’s all about the wiring. Vehicle safety depends on it – and those connections rely on good maintenance.
Weight Control: tires & wheels
Leveraging lighter weight components to gain fuel efficiency just
makes good sense.
It pays to outsource tire maintenance
When it comes to outsourcing tire maintenance, the best programs are “custom-built” in conjunction with service providers.
Tire cage safety regulations
Truck tire service, especially the inflation process, can be dangerous or even fatal if not performed according to proper procedures. Due to the number of accidents associated with tire inflation, OSHA now mandates that all truck tires be inflated in an acceptable restraining device. The requirements for safety cages are spelled out in OSHA standards,
Evolving hybrid reefers
Fleets will be the beneficiaries as hybrid reefer technology continues to improve
Clean air initiatives
Those of us who have been in this industry in excess of 20 years have seen a lot of technological advancements, most of which have been focused on engines with increasingly more stringent emission ratings. More recently, we’ve seen an increased focus on technology that reduces emissions using alternative fuel—and have become aware of the
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