Diesel engine innovations that make it a top choice for light-, medium-duty trucks
Of the more than six million diesel Class 3 to 7 trucks now operating in the U.S., according to Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, 42% are equipped with the latest generation engine technology to achieve lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions as well as run more fuel efficiently. “It was clear
API certification: What it is, what it means and why you should look for it
The mission of the American Petroleum Institute (API) is: “To promote safety across the industry globally and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry.” What does that mean to you? According to Jeff Harmening, API manager of the Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), API exists
Using truck telematics to improve your fleet’s safety
From getting started to talking with drivers about the data.
The equipment and maintenance key performance indicators you need to keep an eye on
There are certain key performance indicators (KPIs) that you can monitor on a regular basis that will help keep your fleet’s costs in check. When you monitor certain aspects of your fleet it can also help you spec for future orders to help keep these costs as low as possible. Although there are several KPIs
The Coronavirus and trucking
Every industry has been affected in some way or another by the current Coronavirus crisis, and trucking is no different; though as an essential service, trucks have been able to continue to run their routes and shops have continued to fix said trucks. While they might not face the same challenges as, say, restaurants, fleets do
Is it time to re-think your grease?
How can you tell if you’re using the right grease? Some will say a grease is best judged by how tacky it is—simply place a bit between the thumb and forefinger and pull. Others say the best greases are brightly colored. And there are those who say as long as you’re using their go-to brand,
Recycled oils: Are they safe to use in your trucks’ engines?
A fleet manager should keep fluids in bulk, of course, but how much qualifies as “bulk” largely depends on your fluid consumption. Kenneth Tyger, director of technical services with D-A Lubricant Co. Inc., says that “it is typically recommended to turn the fluid over in the bulk tank(s) every one to two months.” After being used,
Fleet profile: Decker Truck Line
At Decker Truck Line, driver engagement is an all-encompassing affair.
A reduction in gears: Inside electric truck transmissions
Rather than the typical 18-speed transmissions, electric trucks tend to use two-speed transmissions, with some using three or four. So why is that?
Eight common parts inventory headaches, and how to avoid them
It’s already enough of a headache to have to send a truck in for maintenance—pulling a truck from its route for an extended period of time is, of course, not a good recipe for making money with that asset. But if the shop doesn’t have the right part when the truck gets there? That headache
A full lineup: Mack Trucks expands its product offerings with new medium-duty trucks
It’s been almost 20 years since the Mack Trucks bulldog was seen on a new medium-duty truck model, so it was big news when the OEM recently launched the new Mack MD Series. “We’re already providing our customers with a full product lineup of Class 8 vehicles, so the Mack MD Series expands even further the
Fleet profile: Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Center
Using technology to improve safety, efficiency and productivity is making Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Center a first choice wholesale produce distributor for customers.
