Safety systems that reduce CSA violations
Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of roadside inspection paperwork
Roadmaster RM230 HH new sizes aimed at severe duty
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has added a new size to its Roadmaster RM230 HH tire line to meet the demands of severe-duty applications such as logging and mining. The Roadmaster RM230 HH tire is designed to withstand stone penetration, with 18-ply rating (load range J) construction, tread depth of 22/32-inch, cut and chip resistant
Tire pressure tips
An effective tire policy must address the four key elements that contribute to the extended life of any tire: air pressure; rotation; mechanical maintenance of the vehicle; and speed. While maintaining the proper overall maintenance of steer and drive tires is relatively simple and achievable, the overall maintenance of a trailer tire is the most
PPG highlights new low-impact rust, mill scale remover
PPG Commercial Coatings has added CFX744 CORROKLEEN 44 rust remover to its OneChoice Commercial universal ancillary brand. The new addition is an environmentally friendly, low-impact citric acid gel cleaner that serves as an alternative to traditional grinding, sanding, media blasting or harsh chemical methods for the removal of rust and mill scale. Don’t miss our truck
Let’s talk progress!
Some of you may recall the iconic drawings of detective Dick Tracy, of comic book fame, talking into his wristwatch—most likely relaying valuable information back to headquarters. I doubt that when those drawings were penned anyone looking at them thought that some day we’d have the capability to talk into wristwatch type-devices. Yet here we
Downtime for tires
Our industry is keenly focused on efficiency improvements. One primary goal is maximizing uptime of both equipment hardware and human assets. Make no mistake in recognizing that modern truck tires are designed and manufactured to be used—the more constantly and consistently the better. Selecting tires that are optimized for the intended service conditions and maintaining
SAF-Holland introduces ULX40 UltraLite suspension system
SAF-Holland, manufacturer of trailer and truck suspensions, fifth wheels, landing gear and coupling products, introduced a light weight tandem slider suspension system available trailer market: ULX40 UltraLite slider suspension axle system with composite spring-ride technology. Packaged in an all-in-one system, this suspension system meets the needs of today’s demanding transportation environment with longer life, lower maintenance, and
Tennant Truck Lines focuses on equipment that meets application demands
It’s a long way from hauling hogs on a milk run from Quad Cities to Chicago to becoming one of the Nation’s pre-eminent high and heavy freight specialists, but in the 69 years since Sidney Tennant acquired his first truck and trailer that is exactly what Tennant Truck Lines (TTL) has achieved. Headquartered in Orion,
XL Specialized Trailers introduces lighter-weight low-profile trailer
XL Specialized Trailers is set to introduce the lighter weight XL 80 Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer. This lowboy is rated at 80,000 lbs. overall and 80,000 lbs. in 10 ft. concentrated. The model provides a needed transport solution for lighter-duty equipment that contractors use and move every day. The XL 80 HDG features an 11-ft.
FE On the Road: Freightliner autonomous truck ride along
You’ve read all about the autonomous Freightliner Inspiration truck, now hop in the passenger seat as Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan takes you inside the cab and talks to Martin Daum, President & CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, for a look at how autonomous technology may impact the heavy-duty trucking world today and in the
Mitigating collisions with the latest in safety systems
At the 2015 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Jack Van Steenburg, assistant administrator and chief safety officer at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), reported on trends in commercial motor vehicle safety. Citing 2013 data on crashes involving large trucks, Van Steenburg indicated that the increase from 2012 was less than half that in
FE On the Road: Hands on with the Mack Granite, mDrive HD transmission
Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan visits the Mack Trucks Customer Center in Allentown, Pa., to take the Mack Granite, outfitted with the new mDrive HD automated-manual transmission (AMT), for a spin, while getting the inside story from Mack Trucks Vice President of Marketing John Walsh. The mDrive HD was specially designed for tough tasks like
