Watch: Avoid downtime with the right electrical wiring specs
Lighting is one of the top three CSA violations, but it can be mitigated with the right electrical wiring specs. An electrical system failure can be serious, imparting onto your fleet fines and unwanted downtime, so invest wisely as you look to put the products on your equipment that will have the lowest total cost
Watch: We investigate the facts surrounding SmartWay-verified truck tires
SmartWay verification on your tires can be a great benchmark to aim for if you’re one of those fleets striving to squeeze every cent out of your fuel efficiency. In many cases, SmartWay tires can even offset lost miles to removal compared to deeper tread depths found on non-SmartWay verified tires. However, there are those
Watch: Implementing trailer tracking systems to streamline trucking operations
Real-time visibility into the location and status of assets has a direct impact on improving productivity and efficiency, and in lowering costs. But if you feel like you have too many dashboards already, it’s understandable you’d be hesitant to want to involve yourself with yet another one. So, we’ve put together four tips for implementing
Watch: This isn’t your grandfather’s truck wheel end maintenance
Wheel-end technology developments are right now being driven by the need to reduce turnaround times for service and installation. Like with any other service, more efficient installation and maintenance allows a shop to achieve higher levels of satisfaction and maintain profitability, and allows your fleet to maximize uptime. Watch the video above to learn more,
Watch: Compression release brakes aren’t just for heavy-duty diesel trucks
When you think of compression release brakes, or “Jake Brakes,” heavy-duty diesels probably come to mind. But today, this same technology and all of its safety, fuel economy and maintenance benefits is also starting to become available in medium-duty engines. Watch the video above to learn more, and click here for more episodes of On
Watch: The latest TPMS & ATIS technology makes your truck tires easier to manage
You should be completing periodic inspections anyway, but even if you consider yourself the Michael Jordan of tire inspectors, you can’t be expected to monitor your tire pressure 24/7 on your own. That’s where technology comes into play. The latest TPMS and ATIS systems are designed to keep you and your drivers up to date
Watch: Drive fleet efficiency with the right filter choices
The unfortunate side effect of having more sophisticated and precise engines and equipment is that there’s more potential for damage and downtime out on the worksite. That’s why effective filtration for fuel, oil and air is more important than ever. Watch the video above to learn more, and click here for more episodes of On
Watch: How Sulfur Can Destroy Your Truck’s Diesel Engine
Diesel fuel contains sulfur. It comes from the original crude oil source and, while sulfur is mostly removed in the refining process, you can still find it in the finished product. This is a problem, because after combustion in the engine, sulfur forms particulates that are a primary contributor to air pollution and the cause
Watch: ‘As Your Tires Turn’ – Truck tire selection and management tips
Tire management begins with selecting the right tire for a specific application, moves on to getting the most out of that tire and ends with replacing that tire at the right time. When it comes to choosing the right tires, you’ll likely start by considering the effect of the tires on your fuel economy, which
Watch: How data can help prevent breakdowns
The worst-case scenario for a driver and fleet manager alike is a roadside breakdown. If this should happen to your truck, this out-of-service vehicle can cost your fleet $1,000 or more each day. In addition to leaving customers without service, a typical breakdown might take your truck off the road for seven to 10 days
Watch: Reduce your heavy-duty truck battery issues
If batteries could talk, what could they tell you about proper servicing procedures to help you prevent them from having issues?
Watch: Truck brake fade and what you can do about it
Many truck drivers have experienced brake fade. Technically, brake fade happens when “the condition in which the thermal capacity of the braking system has been exceeded and the system operates at reduced effectiveness.” More simply, it’s pushing the brake pedal and not having things go the way you expect. So, why does this happen, and
