Diesels will win the fuel race
Last month I said we are now getting some sanity back regarding which alternate fuels and feedstock sources will be utilized in the U. S. marketplace. Well, it’s not over yet!
Educational Value
A training program for technicians at Swift Transportation Co. is helping ensure quality service is provided to the fleet’s customers
Finally, sanity about renewable fuels
Until recently we’ve witnessed all sorts of knee-jerk reactions to the subject of renewable fuels.
Parts ordering made easy
If someone handed you a clean version of your parts list, which included a cross referencing of all numbers with OE/supplier numbers clearly matched and merged – and it provided the ability to ensure that only the parts specified on the list were to be ordered – what would it be worth to you?
Raybestos brakes re-engineered
The product offering for Raybestos brand brakes has been completely re-engineered based on months of extensive research with repair technicians.
Looking for a 25% MPG improvement?
In certain applications, hyrid technology offers the promise of previously unheard of fuel economy gains
IMI offers self-adjusting balancing for HD trucks
Tire balancing options for the trucking industry have expanded with two new offerings from International Marketing Inc. (IMI). The company that ushered in new tire balancing more than 15 years ago with its inside-the-tire option, Equal, is putting the same self-adjusting, dynamic balancing concept to use outside the tire with the launch of XACTBalance 180s and XACTBalance Truck.
ArvinMeritor introduces RideSentry trailer suspension
ArvinMeritor Inc. introduced its RideSentry trailer suspension with a new PinLoc slider locking mechanism. The PinLoc mechanism reduces the potential for incidents by using an angled pin design and an air assist with a parking brake interlock to securely engage the slider pins before the trailer is put in transit, the company said.
Shutting down idling
As fuel cost rise and more states and municipalities regulate idling time, finding ways to provide creature comforts for drivers with the engine off is more important than ever.
Dollars to be had
According to research on engine idling reduction, there is money to be had by not allowing trucks to idle excessively.