Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system complies with California Air Resources Board Regulations for 2008
Kenworth Truck Company has announced that the Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system is fully compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) idling regulations going into effect January 1, 2008, for sleeper trucks with 2007 and later model engines.
Fighting the fear
In this column I have devoted considerable attention to the importance of building technician credentials – training and certifications.
Dollars-and-sense leasing
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Thoughts on the near-term future
The din is getting louder. Almost without exception, in my meetings with industry leaders, the topic of conversation begins with the subject of new technicians.
Smart choices
Partnering with a full-service, leasing-services provider on vehicle, maintenance and safety programs helps ICON Transportation meet a variety of customer needs
It’s an investment
When you invest in technician training, you can expect a number of benefits – higher shop productivity and better staff morale among them
Finding qualified technicians
Whether you believe there is a technician shortage or not, the fact is that many fleets are becoming concerned over where the future technicians are coming from.
Preparing techs for testing
In the fleet maintenance arena, like most other segments of the motor vehicle service and repair industry, the importance of technician credentials is growing.
Preparing techs for testing
In the fleet maintenance arena, like most other segments of the motor vehicle service and repair industry, the importance of technician credentials is growing.
Creating positive attitudes
It is interesting how sometimes unrelated experiences can come together to create a new idea or perspective on things.
A Top 100 tale
You can’t have a high-performing fleet without high-performing technicians, according to George Baker, director of fleet management for Volusia County, Fla. He should know because his fleet was named one of the Top 100 Fleets in North America by Fleet Equipment magazine (Nov. 2006, page 32).
Down a rusty road
The rust and corrosion caused by winter road salts that negatively impact tractor/trailer components have always been a problem for fleets.