Paving the way
Supplier relationships, effective equipment choices key at Pavestone
Spec’ing for resale: Drivetrains
When a fleet is purchasing new tractors, how important are drivetrain specifications in terms of resale value? Do premium drivetrain systems and components raise the resale value of tractors?
Mack making stability protection standard
Mack Trucks said it is making its Road Stability Advantage by Bendix system standard on its highway vehicles.
WABCO premieres EBS for trailers
WABCO premiered its enhanced Electronic Braking System for trailers, the Trailer EBS E generation, which the company says offers a high level of integration that paves the way for simpler trailer braking.
Smart Choices
For O&S Trucking, fuel-saving technologies, effective specification choices and efforts to improve the efficiency of its operations are enabling ongoing growth and success
Keeping techs on board
Jeff Johnson says a clean shop, variety of assignments, and safety emphasis limit technician turnover at Hall’s Fast Motor Freight
Safety – Braking Systems
NHTSA calls for a 20 percent to 30 percent reduction in the required stopping distance for large trucks.
ArvinMeritor launches ELSA air disc brake models
ArvinMeritor introduced new 17.5 inch, 19.5 inch and 22.5 inch members of its Meritor ELSA air disc brake family.
Meeting Needs
For petroleum carrier Harris Transportation, specifying the right components is a critical element of success
Keep drivers happy & trucks on the road
A popular management strategy prioritizes problems according to cost or frequency of occurrence and attacks them from the most occurrences to the least. It’s a good concept because you should always be able to expect a good return for your efforts.