Fleet tire program teamwork
Initiating a serious tire program should involve an entire team: drivers, mechanics, the local tire dealer, the road service provider and, of course, the vehicle maintenance department.
Developing solutions
Over the past few months, there has been a steady stream of news from developers of alternative power solutions for light- and medium-duty trucks.
Boosting performance: Hybrids
Eaton recently announced a high-capacity lithium-ion battery for its hybrid vehicle technology, which the company said increases fuel savings an additional 5% to 10% while also improving performance.
Time is money for fleet tire programs
Time savings should be quantified and calculated into a fleet’s cost/benefit analysis for a tire pressure monitoring system.
Keep truck tires cool in the summer heat
A tire’s worst enemy is heat. When a rubber-based compound reaches a critical temperature, the rubber will begin to deteriorate and can lead to a tire separation.
SCR technology lives up to promises
Fuel economy in EPA 2010 SCR engines was initially projected to be 3% better than 2007 models. Today, customers in utility truck applications are reporting a 5% improvement in actual use.
Fleet service: building a new network
The newly re-launched dedicated fleet services program at Pep Boys aims to provide a variety of services and maintenance solutions to business owners and fleet managers.
Cost per mile defined
When comparing alternatives using tire cost per mile specifics, the key is to determine the exact factors to be included or excluded from the calculation.
Perform an annual fleet tire survey
One of the most important analyses every commercial trucking fleet should be performing on an annual basis is a meaningful tire survey on trucks and trailers – here’s how.
NG trucks provide calculated benefits
On an energy equivalent basis, natural gas costs one-third less than conventional gasoline and 42% less than diesel fuel, on average. Light- and medium-duty NG-powered trucks took center stage at the 2012 Work Truck Show.
Finding the right reefer solutions
With rising fuel prices, fleet managers considering light- and medium-duty refrigerated trucks have one more concern on their already full plates. Working closely with suppliers can help drive innovation.
TPMS: take time to know the options
In a government-sponsored field study involving two major fleets operating their normal routes and loads over approximately one and a half years, both fleets experienced a fuel economy improvement of 1.4% for TPMS-fitted trucks.