No longer upscale
Ten years is not really a long time, but an awful lot has changed in the last decade. Ten years ago, over-the-road drivers were happy if they got a cup holder.
Import solutions, not problems
In case you haven’t noticed, truck tires with new sidewall names are starting to appear where only well known brands have tread (couldn’t resist that pun) until recently.
PSI adds marks to MTIS hoses
Pressure Systems International added clearly identifiable markings to the flexible valve stem connection hoses of the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI. The new look incorporates a yellow stripe and the PSI name so they can be clearly recognized as proprietary MTIS hoses.
Great Dane to show off ‘skirts’ at TMC
Great Dane Trailers will exhibit an experimental aerodynamic trailer it designed for Wal-Mart in partnership with International Truck and Engine Corp. at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition Feb. 6-8 in Tampa, Fla.
ArvinMeritor to develop dual-mode HD diesel-electric drive train
ArvinMeritor Inc. and Wal-Mart Transportation of Bentonville, Ark., agreed to develop a dual-mode, diesel-electric drive train for a Class 8 tractor.
‘Old’ is in the eye of the operator
It’s been said that a correctly specified and properly maintained truck can last forever. While that might be a bit of a stretch, when you talk about “forever” referring to a truck’s life, you need to understand that the word really means longer than someone is willing to drive it or you’re willing to pay for the increasing cost of keeping it alive.
The right tools
When diagnosing and trouble shooting vehicle problems, having the correct tools for the job is essential
Providing Solutions
For 50 years, HUB Truck Rental has been meeting the needs of its customers with a range of detailed and innovative vehicle and maintenance programs.
Top technicians recognized
One of the highlights of the year is the banquetthat closes the fall meeting of the ASE Board of Directors and Board of Governors.
Tuning in to technicians
Randal Andreasen’s top priorities are open communications and preventive maintenance training