Marmon Highway Technologies introduces Fontaine Intermodal
Fontaine Engineered Products Inc., a Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT)/Berkshire Hathaway company, has established the Fontaine Intermodal standalone division to design and produce products for the intermodal transportation market. Fontaine Intermodal operates a dedicated facility in Jasper, Ala., where it produces the Fontaine Evolution Intermodal Flat Deck. Certified by the Association of American Railroads, Fontaine’s Evolution
Spec and manage fuel efficient tires
If even only one of your trucks is used in an application during which it is at highway speeds and you’re not using fuel efficient tires, you need to take another look at what you have mounted on that truck’s wheels. Paul Crehan, director of product marketing for trucks at Michelin North America, said, “Fleets
Combined Transport leverages technology, the right specs
Specialized operations require equally precise equipment and maintenance practices, and that is exactly the case at Combined Transport Inc. The Central Point, Ore.-based specialized motor carrier, as well as a hauler of general commodities throughout the lower 48 U.S. states and Canada, routinely handles oversized loads with multi-axle heavy haul trailers. Additionally, the company’s Glass
Great Dane welcomes new dealership in Montreal
Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of Great Dane of Montreal to its Canadian distribution network. “I’m very happy to announce the opening of our newest dealer location in Canada,” said Chris Hammond, vice president of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane. “Great Dane of Montreal is the trailer sales division of
Fontaine Fifth Wheel catalog features Navistar options
A new catalog that simplifies mixing and matching Navistar-compatible brackets and top plates for fifth wheels has been released by Fontaine Fifth Wheel. “We can now provide users with a single source of information for all our Navistar-compatible products,” says Todd Kuipers, key account/marketing manager. “There are more than 150 different top plate and bracket
The better brake rules
Two laws will go into effect over the next two years that will limit certain constituents or elements present in brake linings for on highway vehicles—and the focus is on protecting the environment. So what’s the concern and how will it affect fleets? Here’s the background: Both the States of California and Washington have enacted
Putting heavy-duty truck aerodynamics to the test
In the fight for fuel efficiency, fleet managers are assaulted with a litany of efficiency products that claim to reduce fuel usage. The aerodynamic product category is starting to come into its own, where the impact has shifted the question from “Do these products work?” to “How do these products work for my fleet?” There
What’s the best pressure for the tires in your fleet?
Choosing the recommended tire pressure specification seems like a very simple process. There are load/inflation tables published by all the tire companies and easily found on their respective websites. Recommended tire pressure should always be based on the worst case load scenario for your vehicle. Even if you are running fully loaded only 10% of
Myers Tire Supply makes catalog available
The new Myers Tire Supply 350-page full-line catalog features more than 8,000 items for heavy-duty fleet and retread and repair professionals. The catalog is arranged in 11 product groups from valves and accessories, tire changing, tire balancing, shop equipment, tire repair and retreading. All products are organized in charts and graphs to compare specifications and
3M simplifies spraying of coatings
The family of 3M Accuspray System HVLP spray guns is growing with the addition of the new 3M Accuspray HG14 spray gun for the application of coatings requiring a 1.4 mm atomizing head. The HVLP system, which combines a replaceable atomizing head and 3M PPS technology, is designed to reduce solvent consumption. For paint removal,
Continental to expand tire production
Continental Truck Tires has announced plans to expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in the Czech Republic. Earlier this year, the company said it will invest $95 million in its North American truck and bus tire production facility and will bolster its investment in its largest European truck and bus tire production plant
Toyo M137 steer tire now available in 16-ply version
The M137 steer radial manufactured by Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is now available in a 16-ply model for increased load carrying capacity. The EPA SmartWay verified tire uses the manufacturer’s e-balance technology and stiffer construction, the company noted, to improve tire life, resist irregular wear and reduce fuel consumption. The 16-ply M137 tire from Toyo is
