CK-4 and FA-4 oils provide different benefits
With the creation of two diesel engine oil categories a few years ago and with a growing number of viscosities for diesel engines, fleets need to be aware of the new types of oils—API CK-4 and API FA-4—and the differences between them.
Using technology to plan your fleet’s filter needs and maintain peak operating efficiency
More and more each day, we rely on technology to assist us in our lives. From thermostats that automatically adjust the temperature in our homes based on our schedules to fitness trackers that monitor our physical activity, we are enjoying unprecedented levels of usefulness from various gadgets, mobile apps and other electronic devices. However, for
How sulfur content in diesel fuel impacts engine oil formulation
Diesel fuel contains sulfur, which derives from the original crude oil source and can still be present after refining.
Predictive analytics, gamification can improve fleet safety and reduce risk
Managing risk and improving safety across the fleet is crucial to keeping insurance premiums low, reducing downtime and preventing expensive and unnecessary maintenance costs.
Heavy-duty battery maintenance: What you need to know
We asked battery maker East Penn Manufacturing Co. what types of preventative maintenance practices fleets should have in place to maximize their battery life, and how often these should maintenance items be performed/checked.
Video: Managing brake wear on fleet applications
Andrew Markel’s brake tip goes over fleet rotors and pads, and how choosing the right match can minimize downtime. Sponsored by NAPA.
How to keep your fuel storage tanks clean and dry
Biodiesel does not cause water problems in fuel tanks. I want to say that right off the bat because you may have heard differently over the years. The truth is that water is potentially an issue with tanks for every kind of fuel—petroleum diesel, renewable diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, jet fuel and on and on.
Cummins X12 wins truck writers’ Technical Achievement Award
Cummins’ X12 diesel engine has won the annual Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, the Truck Writers of North America Award Committee announced. The runners up were the Peterson Pulse electronic system for trailers, Stemco’s automatically deploying Trailer Tail, and the Stemco-Webb Trifecta wheel hub. Weight is always an issue in spec’ing and operating trucks,
Bridgestone launches ‘Fleets We Depend On’ campaign in push for retreading
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched a new, industry-wide campaign focused on educating small-to-medium sized fleets on the advantages of retreads. The campaign focuses on the cost savings and environmental advantages of retreading, Bridgestone said. The initiative, called the “Fleets We Depend On” campaign, spotlights the fleets we all depend on most—from fire departments to first
Why the wrong truck alternator could lead to unwanted downtime
The modern commercial diesel engine relies on precise, reliable flows of fuel, air and coolant to do its job. What you don’t want flowing through your engine, however, is stray electrical current that can quickly destroy internal components and wreak havoc on sophisticated electronics. These stray amps are coming from computer-controlled direct injection to driver-assist
Three common problems fleets can address with data
Prior to recent advances in onboard electronics and telematics, it was difficult to diagnose developing maintenance issues or know that repairs were needed. Around the time vehicle emissions testing began, it became possible for engines to communicate when something was wrong, which could be displayed with an illuminated light on the dash or viewed during
Three truck technology trends that will transform fleet telematics in 2019
There are numerous ways that a fleet’s unique, real-time telematics data can be leveraged to improve fleet operations through predictive analytics, interconnected networks and advanced record management. To tap into these capabilities in 2019, fleet telematics technology must adapt to the following three major trends that will impact all industries within the next few years.
