Meritor WABCO announces fleet performance management system
Meritor WABCO and SmartDrive Systems developed a commercial vehicle performance management system to help fleets improve safety and operational efficiency. ProView powered by SmartDrive will provide insights into driving situations through video-based analysis. A personalized driving performance improvement program and predictive analytics are also available to help reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency. “ProView tells
Air suspensions explained: A fleet’s bottom line can benefit from trailer air suspensions
Trailer air suspensions offer fleets many benefits, including optimized fuel efficiency and tire life, superior cargo protection, improved ride characteristics and minimized wear and tear on trailer components. These advantages can be maximized with some basic knowledge concerning the ins and outs of air suspensions, along with a good understanding of maintenance practices. We asked several manufacturers of trailer air suspensions to weigh in on the subject, and their advice could save fleets a significant amount of time and money.
Good friction: Replacing air disc brake pads
Choosing the right friction material for air disc brakes is only one factor to consider when replacing pads.
Mandated EOBRs/ELDs
Electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) and electronic logging devices (ELDs) offer greater efficiency beyond hours of service compliance.
Oil filtration update
Meeting the needs of today’s engines requires enhanced protection and long service life.
Collective wisdom
Everyone involved in training for the 21st century faces challenges we couldn’t even have imagined 20 years ago.
Coolant options
Today’s coolants meet the increased demands of modern engines
Building work trucks
When it comes to choosing the best work truck for the application, fleets have many options.
Auxiliary Power Unit Update
APUs are becoming commonplace, with more and more fleets either installing aftermarket units or opting for factory-installed units when ordering new trucks.
Spec’ing truck components
From fuel efficiency to driver satisfaction to profitability, there is much for fleets to consider when spec’ing components on new vehicles.