Booking a strategy
Randy Book says quality systems, using data to probe processes and motivated employees are keys to effective best practices.
Shop productivity
Productivity in truck fleet maintenance operations is affected by many factors, including equipment choices, shop design and layout. In particular, the proper selection of lifts can have a significant impact.
On board filters making the grade
On board filters – air, fuel, water, lubricant – are the last lines, indeed, in many cases the only lines, of defense against fluid-borne engine problems. And, with the introduction of 2007 emissions technology, a major line of defense against environmental contamination.
Donaldson broadens extended oil filtration family
Donaldson Co. Inc. expanded application coverage of its Donaldson Endurance Plus family of oil filtration products, designed to reduce oil usage by as much as 50 percent for heavy-duty, on-road truck owners.
Kohler enters heavy-duty APU market
Kohler Power Systems will expand its generator product line to include an auxiliary power unit (APU) for the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Chevron introduces synthetic transmission fluid
Chevron Products Co. introduced two new, premium synthetic transmission fluids designed specifically for the heavy-duty manual transmission market.
Landa introduces hot water pressure washer
Landa introduced a new all-electric hot water pressure washer ideal for indoor cleaning.
Lincoln introduces clear grease guns
Lincoln said its new line of Clear Grease Guns allows for 100 percent positive grease-type identification, eliminating the risk of mixing incompatible or unspecified grease.
Dometic, Lombardini team to offer APU
Dometic Environmental Corp. and Lombardini S.r.l. Italy announced an agreement to integrate Dometic’s auxiliary air conditioning systems with Lombardini’s Ecowind Power 702 auxiliary power unit (APU) for the North American trucking market.
Parker to change plating process
The Hose Products Division of Parker Hannifin said it will be changing its plating to a process that no longer uses hexavalent chromium (Cr6), a substance that has been deemed environmentally hazardous.