Employing buisness intellegence for maintenance
It’s just basic: Fleets want to improve asset utilization, lower rental costs, boost PM performance and reduce breakdowns—and eliminate costly road calls. One of the best ways to do is to use reliable data. In the age of “more information than we can possibly use,” it is important to find the business intelligence solution that
Peterbilt’s SmartLINQ goes into production
Peterbilt’s new SmartLINQ technology, a factory-installed, fully integrated remote diagnostics system that will come with all trucks equipped with a Paccar MX-13 engine, is now in production. Introduced in March, the SmartLINQ remote diagnostics system provides customers with quick fleet health to maximize uptime, keep deliveries on schedule and manage service events. “SmartLINQ gives customers the tools they need
Keys to keeping your brakes up to CSA standard
With the exception of tires, few components can get truck fleets and operators into as much trouble as brakes and lighting, according to Fred Fakkema, Zonar’s vice president of compliance. Zonar is maker of the 2020 Mobile Tablet, which provides an electronic vehicle inspection reporting system (EVIR). “Brakes and lighting represented 13 of the top
Watch: Peterbilt autonomous truck ride-along
The evolution of truck equipment continues as Peterbilt shows off its autonomous truck technology. Fleet Equipment Editor-At-Large Carol Birkland was on the front lines to take a ride in Peterbilt’s autonomous truck, which features radar-based adaptive cruise control (ACC) that automatically accelerates and decelerates to maintain safe following distances and Lane departure warning systems that
Stemco develops ‘real-world’ fuel efficiency test for Trailertail technology
Stemco has announced it has developed a new fuel efficiency testing technology for TrailerTail aerodynamic equipment. The real world DataLogger test is designed to provided fleets with an inexpensive and fast method of testing the fuel efficiency of TrailerTail technology using a fleet’s own truck, trailer and driver. The palm-sized DataLogger (developed in partnership with IOSiX
Timely Tips: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level I and Level V Inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is an organization that establishes out-of-service standards for commercial vehicles operating in North America. CVSA level I and Level V inspections can place a vehicle out of service if violations are discovered during the inspection process. Level 1 inspections review driver qualifications/standards as well as critical vehicle areas that
Michelin expands latest X One tire, retread offering
Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the 455/55R22.5 Michelin X One MultiEnergy T, a new wide-base single trailer tire for regional operations that is U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-verified. The new set of tires is meant to deliver a significant reduction in irregular wear and improvement on fuel economy, according to
Recommendations for complete brake maintenance
In conducting a complete brake job, disassembly can impact the assembly portion of the brake job process, all of which affects overall performance of your brakes. Be sure as you disassemble the brake to carefully inspect every part, checking for unusual wear. Part wear patterns can tell you a lot about the brake and the
Volvo VHD model to help evaluate U.S. roads
Beginning this month, researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) will use a Volvo VHD 430 vocational model outfitted with highly specialized instrumentation to help evaluate the safety of highway surfaces in several U.S states. The project, funded by the Federal Highway Administration, will analyze continuous stretches of pavement to determine whether improving highway
TruckPro acquires Power Train Corp.
TruckPro LLC, a distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer products, has completed the purchase of Power Train Corp. Power Train is a provider of heavy-duty after-market truck parts, fleet maintenance and mobile repair services in the Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky markets. The acquisition provides several growth drivers for the combined business including an expanded retail store
Webb to offer complete line of automatic slack adjusters
Webb Wheel Products is introducing a new addition to its product line: a complete line of clearance sensing automatic brake adjusters. This new product line will be offered by a new business unit, Webb Brake Adjusters. Webb Brake Adjusters will offer automatic slack adjusters in 5.5 in. to 7 in. arm lengths in 10, 28 and 37 spline models. Webb utilizes
Stemco starts production of Goodyear air springs products
Stemco has begun production on Goodyear Air Springs for the first time since buying out the manufacturer. The company has announced the continuation of the Super Cushion and Spring Ride product lines under the Stemco name. Stemco recently acquired the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs from ContiTech, taking over the Super Cushion and Spring Ride lines of