Effective maintenance, sound equipment choices help Oak Harbor Freight Lines operate efficiently
Freight volumes are higher than expected, notes Dan Vander Pol, director of maintenance at Oak Harbor Freight Lines. “While that is certainly good news, it does put a lot of pressure on our maintenance department to keep equipment running efficiently and on the road,” he says. “We don’t have extra equipment; so, if we have
Minimizer celebrates 30 years
Thirty years ago Lorraine Kruckeberg backed her vehicle over a Rubbermaid trash can, inspiring her husband Dick Kruckeberg to invent heavy-duty poly truck fenders. Thus, Spray Control Systems Inc., which does business as Minimizer, was born. “We’ve grown exponentially during the past 30 years,” said Craig Kruckeberg, chief executive officer and chief visionary at Minimizer.
Gary King Memorial Trophy awarded to Freightliner Team Run Smart member
Freightliner Trucks announced that Team Run Smart Pro Henry Albert received the Gary King Memorial Trophy for his three year work with the Trucker Buddy International program. The Gary King Memorial Trophy, awarded for outstanding representation of Trucker Buddy International, is named after the founder of the organization. Since 1992, the independent, non-profit group has
Stemco introduces new CentriFuse HD severe service brake drums
Stemco, manufacturer of heavy-duty components and solutions for the commercial vehicle market, introduced its new CentriFuse HD (heavy-duty) brake drums for severe service applications. Designed to increase performance and safety for both on- and off-highway use, including logging, concrete, dump and refuse hauling, CentriFuse HD brake drums provide up to double the service life of
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduces new Bandag B799
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions recently introduced the Bandag B799 tread product, a procure retread tread stock for the Bridgestone M799. According to the tiremaker, the new tread design offers solid traction and a deep tread depth that promotes long wear life for mild on/off-highway, regional haul and pick-up and delivery applications. “The B799 meets the needs
Western Star launches new mobile-friendly website
According to the company, in response to rising mobile Internet usage, Western Star has refreshed www.WesternStar.com with an emphasis on creating a mobile-friendly user experience. From any mobile or tablet device, Western Star fans and customers can now easily access information about Western Star 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models. The new Western Star
Bridgestone launches Firestone FS561 regional, P&D steer tire
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduced the Firestone FS561, an on-highway, all-position radial tire recommended for steering applications in regional and pickup and delivery use. The FS561 features are designed to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling, common occurrences in high-scrub applications, according to Bridgestone. “The new FS561 is built for demanding environments, with features such
Smartair configurations available on Peterbilt Model 579
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced that compact space-saver battery boxes are now available for Peterbilt’s no-idle SmartAir system on the Model 579, which allow for greater spec’ing flexibility with new chassis configurations. “The SmartAir system provides customers with unparalleled climate control performance through our exclusive no-idle technology that is fully integrated and factory installed on select Peterbilt
Trailer net orders post healthy July
According to ACT Research, the start of the second half of the year continued to reflect the strength of the first six months with July net orders of 19,280 trailers, up 37% year over year. Year-to-date net orders of 179k are up 44% over the same period last year. “Although orders declined 12% month over
DTNA celebrates vehicle production milestone
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) commemorated the production of its 3,000,000th vehicle in North America with a delivery of a Freightliner Cascadia Evolution to representatives from Schneider at DTNA’s manufacturing facility in Cleveland, N.C. “Daimler Trucks North America is committed to pacing the industry in terms of engineering and manufacturing excellence, as well as production
A layered approach to preventing cargo theft
In 2013, 951 cargo thefts valued at an average of $171,100 per load added up to over $162 million in stolen goods across the United States, according to FreightWatch International. “While those numbers point to the need to utilize advanced physical security solutions, equally important for freight carriers is to implement an effectively designed, layered
Western Star offers Neway ADZ suspensions
Western Star Truck Sales Inc., is now offering Neway ADZ Series heavy-duty drive axle air suspensions by SAF-Holland as an option for Western Star 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models. The ADZ Series suspensions feature a streamlined design that has reduced weight by more than 220 lbs. per axle (compared to previous models). The new,
