Great Dane and Johnson showcase reefer body and trailer configurations
Great Dane and Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies highlighted products tailored specifically for the foodservice industry at the 2014 International Food Distributors Association (IFDA) Distribution Solutions Conference. The products highlighted included Johnson Alpine series sheet and post refrigerated truck body and a specially configured Great Dane Everest CL refrigerated trailer. Both models on display are engineered
Report Card: FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulation
We are coming up on the third anniversary of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance regulation (RSD) start date. Fleet Equipment decided to ask brake friction manufacturers to report in on brake performance—and/or changes—since those regulations went into effect. “Actually, the friction materials were changing long before August 2011,” says
The importance of tire pressure monitoring
Keeping a close eye on tire pressure can also impact your bottom line. Under-inflated tires flex excessively under load, producing heat and increasing rolling resistance, which wastes fuel. Tires inflated 10 PSI below recommended levels can reduce truck fuel economy up to 1%. In addition, stress from flexing causes fast and uneven wear, shortening the
Woody Bogler Trucking Co. takes a multi-faceted approach to improving fuel efficiency
Tracy Bogler describes his company’s philosophy: “The management of Woody Bogler Trucking Co. believes that we should maintain a continuous cycle of improvement,” says the carrier’s president. “Our longevity has given us the experience to understand that change is the only constant in trucking. We understand that we must embrace change in order to provide
Safety first at Verst: Driver and equipment initiatives at Verst Group Logistics are resulting in impressive safety performance
“When it comes to safety, we are best served by addressing behaviors, focusing on avoiding and preventing risk,” says Christopher Cusick, vice president, transportation at Verst Group Logistics. “We don’t need to spend time teaching drivers how to drive trucks.” Verst Group, headquartered in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio, corridor, is taking a multi-faceted approach to
Paying dividends: Technology is transforming Berry & Smith Trucking
Technology that is helping transform the culture at Berry & Smith Trucking is resulting in lower costs, better fuel economy and less downtime
Standing apart
Clean vehicle initiatives are one way Central Freight Lines puts itself ahead of the competition.
TPMS: keep up the pressure
Today’s tire pressure monitoring systems manage air pressure and much, much more.
Delivering efficiently
PepsiCo North America Beverages is fielding fleet technology that helps improve productivity and fuel efficiency, and enhance cost effectiveness.
Adding it up
For Tri State Transportation, a pound saved is a penny earned.