Carol Birkland, Author at Fleet Equipment Magazine - Page 21 of 25
“Cool” technology

Refrigerated vans carry everything from delicate tropical flowers to deep frozen foods. Keeping the box at just the right temperature requires the right reefer unit and the best van body for the job.

In good working order

Now is the best time to catch up on trailer and body maintenance

Cool technology

Refrigerated vans carry everything from delicate tropical flowers to deep frozen foods. Keeping the box at just the right temperature requires the right reefer unit and the best van body for the job.

Heavy Duty Dialogue provides insights

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association recently hosted its annual Heavy Duty Dialogue, a day-long conference that brings together senior executives in the commercial vehicle industry

‘Green’ trailers garner ‘greenbacks’

Fleets that specify SmartWay Partnership trailers are ‘buying’ fuel economy

Aerodynamics and fuel economy

Aerodynamic trucks are a hot topic right now.

Top Green Shop Award . . .

and the winner is…

Making the outsourcing decision

When it comes to optimizing maintenance dollars, outsourcing maintenance may provide solutions for some fleets

In search of a silver lining

One month into 2009 and we are all hoping for some encouraging words about the economy and our industry’s prospects.

Marking time in engine years

Given the economic events of the last several months, few will regret seeing the end of 2008 –– but what about next year?

Maintenance primer

Chassis, drivetrain and suspension manufacturers remind fleets that following basic rules when servicing components helps keep trucks on the road and out of service bays

Defying tight spaces

Hino conventional trucks are filling a niche in North America with features and designs well suited for inner city applications