We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from October focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
5. GHG regulations are affecting today’s transmissions
GHG Phase 2 regulations are coming in 2020, and while engines are the most obviously affected truck part, other components from the transmission to the suspension will be affected too. Fleet Equipment reached out to ask transmission manufacturers how the upcoming standards will affect fleets’ transmission needs.
4. Fleets are finding benefits in leasing and outsourced truck maintenance services
In this run-through of the benefits of leasing and outsourced fleet maintenance, Contributing Editor Seth Skydel talks with the major leasing and rental companies about the benefits they can provide for truck maintenance.
3. Application is key when it comes to suspensions
You likely have an established suspension choice for each of your truck routes, but it’s good to make sure you’re up to date on the options you have and on the new technology that’s become available. Senior Editor Alex Crissey goes over some of those options here.
2. A technician shortage means a decision-making surplus
As a fleet manager, you feel the impact of the technician shortage every day. While technology can’t replace a well-trained, qualified technician, it could possibly help you fill the service gaps. The data streaming off of your trucks can provide insight into making smarter service decisions. And there is no shortage of decisions to make. Editor Jason Morgan goes over some of those decisions here.
1. Optimizing your fleet can help alleviate the wait for new equipment
“As you probably know, the trucking industry is absolutely booming right now and things look to continue this way into next year. It seems like every month a new record is being set by truck orders, trailer orders or both. This is fantastic news for the industry, but there is a downside for fleets, which comes in the form of an extreme backlog of truck orders… This could make things difficult if you’re a fleet that needs new trucks soon. If you don’t want to or can’t wait until the backlogs resolve themselves, you will have to get creative.”
Alex Crissey takes a look at the options fleets have, and how optimizing your fleet can help you avoid situations in the future where you need equipment but can’t get it.
