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
Ideas for reducing equipment costs across your fleet
It’s time to start cutting costs. FTR noted late last week that it views February as likely the last positive for its trucking condition index. Ouch. Not a fun headline. But that’s our short-term reality. Smart fleets will start optimizing its equipment utilization, squeezing out every fraction of fuel efficiency they can, stepping up their
Finding a service location that can turn your truck quickly
Unexpected truck service issues always happen at the worst time in the worst place. Finding a service facility that has bay and technician availability, the right parts, and won’t rake you over the coals in terms of cost can feel like finding an oasis in the middle of a desert. But it doesn’t have to.
Improving your truck shop operations when you need it most
There’s no time for downtime. In your truck service shops, you’re balancing social distancing, perhaps altered truck maintenance and technician schedules, while maintaining the highest degree of safety and service efficiency. For ideas on how to support everything that depends on your maintenance process, how to stay on top of emerging fault code trends and
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
How trucking is doing more during the Coronavirus pandemic
Today demands adaptability and flexibility. The Coronavirus pandemic has brought with it market uncertainty that will likely have a long-term effect. But one thing remains certain: Trucking is essential. As the fleet managers responsible for running the trucks and managing the drivers that are delivering essential goods, strong fundamentals will enable creative uses of your
Providing the right data to speed up truck service
The threats that will put your trucks on the side of the road haven’t changed much–brakes, lights and tires are still the main culprits, according to Dave Walters, senior solutions engineer for Trimble Transportation–but what has changed is what you can do about it. The service data streaming off of your trucks are fueling everything
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
Wondering how to integrate your truck data? Here are a few ideas
Integration. Five years ago that word was synonymous with powertrain components. Today, the integration trend continues, but now it’s synonymous with data. You have plenty of it streaming off of your trucks, but being able to put that data in to actionable dashboards and match it up with other data points from other solutions providers
How to act on truck telematics data, not just analyze it
Working remotely is new for much of the business world, but your trucks are always remote–rolling across the city, state or country delivering needed goods. The difference for you as the fleet manager now might be that you’re not down the hall from your dispatcher, shop manager or driver training manager. The telematics you employ
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?
Truck cab cleaning, comfort tips to keep your drivers safe
No script? No plan? No problem. Welcome to Fleet Equipment Unscripted—the video interview series that connects you with the greatest minds in the heavy-duty trucking world. Hours-of-service exemptions that have your truck drivers working long hours to deliver essential goods. Stay at home orders that have closed restaurants or drivers that want to socially distance
