A full range of retrofit alt-fuel vehicles
A new program to retrofit walk-in van chassis with hybrid-electric systems is one of Freightliner’s latest alternative-powered vehicle offerings.
When tire stems that seem okay fail
Truck maintenance may often seem like a balancing act. This is especially true with new technology, components, environmental regulations and supplier consolidation.
Going green, I mean REALLY green
These days everyone seems anxious to jump on the “green” bandwagon
Exhaust emissions, fuel economy and global warming
A recent local newspaper editorial made the comment that global warming isn’t real.
Alcoa introduces new stronger, lighter weight 24.5-in. LvL ONE wheel
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products recently rolled out the 24.5-in. LvL ONE wheel. The new wheel in the 24.5-in. x 8.25-in. standard wheel category works with load range “H” tires, with a load rating of 7,850 lbs., which is 450 lbs. more than steel alternatives and weighing 30 lbs. less.
Choosing the right level of partnership
The lackluster economy has forced many trucking companies to search for new ways to cut operating costs and improve efficiencies
Biofuel and fuel economy developments
There has been tremendous focused on alternative fuels, CO2 and fuel economy lately
Luber-finer to offer DAVCO fuel-filter products
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories Inc. and manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products for the transportation industry, has announced that it will now offer replacement elements for its line of DAVCO fuel/water separator fuel filters across all current market applications, including on- and off-highway, industrial, gen set, construction, military, marine, bus and coach.
Tires and brakes—a forced relationship
The biggest engine, the most powerful brakes, and the most sophisticated suspension systems are only as good as the power they transfer to the pavement.
Government is at it again
A lot has happened since I spoke about alternate fuels at the 2007 TMC annual meeting
Truck tire care: basic, but subtle
For years, recommendations for truck tire maintenance centered around inflation checks
Fun with numbers
Generally, in this column I’ve discussed the value of ASE certification. Let’s be honest––a statement like “10% productivity increase” sounds good, but what does that really mean to your operation?