CSA may mean reevaluating fleet tire programs
Traditional in-house maintenance standards and policies may or may not be adequate to satisfy the third-party evaluations that are part of the new CSA program.
Truck makers show technology, commitment to alternative fuel-powered vehicles
For a good part of the past decade, the evolution of alternative fuel-powered light- and medium-duty trucks has steadily brought an increasing number of new vehicles to market. Today, with a host of technologies available, commercial vehicle manufacturers appear to be on the brink of a revolution.
Maximizing truck tire management
With the cost of truck tires on the rise,it’s more important than ever for fleets to use all the tools at their disposal to maximize tire removal miles.
Cabover engine lineup expands
The PACCAR family of medium-duty COE trucks grows with new models from Kenworth joining upgraded Peterbilt designs.
Proper truck alignment offers many benefits
Maintaining correct alignment angles important in preventing irregular wear on a fleet’s tires.
The changing medium-duty truck landscape
Managers of medium-duty fleets will soon be faced with making new and different types of equipment choices, and they can do so with knowledge gained from helpful industry and government programs.
Fleets, tires and fuel economy
Every fleet is looking at all viable options for both the tractor and trailer when it comes to fuel economy. So what are these options and do they offer a short return on investment?
Sprinter vans offer complete package
The success of the Sprinter commercial van has been attributed to its practical design, cargo capacity and low operating costs.
Consider all aspects of a fleet tire program
"Iridescent" is a word you probably haven’t associated with your tire program. However, it may describe a concept fleet managers should be thinking about when considering outsourcing and maintenance. Iridescent is defined as "displaying a variety of different colors that change when viewed from different angles." With different "angles" impacting our industry today, here are
Ford, Toyota combine for global hybrid effort
Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have announced they will collaborate on the development of a new hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs. Once a formal agreement on product development is reached, the two manufacturers will bring the best of their independently developed hybrid powertrain technology and knowledge to a new co-developed system,
Vocational body payoffs
Ensuring that truck bodies are specified and installed correctly can pay dividends in lower operating and maintenance costs.
Understanding truck tires and air pressure
Since loads vary by wheel position, using the load/inflation tables published by any tire manufacturer will determine the proper tire pressure based on the specific load.
