Connecting brakes, wheel ends and other trailer components with telematics
The majority of fleet managers are used to the capabilities of truck telematics, but they may not be as familiar with trailer telematics, which are newer and just now starting to grow into their potential usefulness. Why have trailer telematics lagged behind their tractor brethren? It’s a complicated question, with an uncomplicated answer. “At the
COVID-19 fuels the digital acceleration of the aftermarket
Adaptability continues to be a key attribute in navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. If your fleet operation spans several states, you’re having to juggle shifting regulations and practices as some states begin to reopen, but social distancing is here to stay for everyone. For suppliers that are used to working hand-in-hand with customers to solve equipment
Keeping an eye on brake wear
A vehicle cuts in front of your truck and stops abruptly. The truck driver slams on the brakes only to find that the truck’s stopping distance isn’t what it once was—these brakes haven’t been inspected recently. Without the proper stopping distance, an accident becomes inevitable. It’s an extreme example to be sure, but it’s just
Preventative maintenance to avoid brake wear
It’s important that your technicians are trained on how to spot brake wear, and that your shops have systems and schedules in place aimed at avoiding wear issues on brakes. “The only real way to keep an eye out for irregular brake wear is visual inspection on both drum and disc systems. Spotting irregular wear provides
XTRA Lease adds 4,000 new trailers in 2020
New trailers are coming off production now for XTRA Lease, which has ordered approximately 4,000 new trailers for 2020. With the industry and economy suffering an unrivaled dip due to COVID-19, XTRA Lease is still adding a mix of dry vans and reefers to its fleet, the company says. New trailers will arrive at each
How suppliers are shifting support capabilities
Adaptation continues to be a key ability in navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. If your fleet operation spans several states, you’re having to juggle shifting regulations and practices as some states begin to reopen, but social distancing is here to stay for everyone. For suppliers that are used to working hand-in-hand with customers to solve equipment
What’s the right truck, trailer suspension ride height?
The quick answer is: Specifically what your suspension manufacturer says it is in its specs. The reason? “An air spring’s performance is measured in what is known as its ‘spring rate,’ said Chuck Boden, technical support specialist, Link Mfg. “The spring rate is indicative of how the spring reacts under load at a specific ride
Your go-to tractor, trailer suspension inspection and maintenance guide
Legally, you are required to inspect your tractor and trailer suspension systems annually, but running a safe and productive fleet demands more than a once-a-year suspension check.
Stoneridge’s MirrorEye wins technical achievement award
The North American Truck Writers committee has honored Stoneridge‘s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System with the 2020 Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award. The award was presented during the Industry Awards Luncheon at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta. The annual award honors new products or technologies introduced the
Podcast: Discussing Fleet Equipment’s 2019 Truck Trend of the Year
FE’s Trend of the Year for 2019 is the new innovations and products being put forward by the trucking industry’s suppliers.
