Value-added truck leasing
Leasing companies are quick to point out that a full-service lease helps fleets better control operations and costs. Most offer help with spec’ing and financing the right vehicle—and will include complete maintenance services. Some, like Penske Leasing, also offer to monitor changes and regulations from a variety of agencies to make sure your fleet is
Drive smart, not hard
According to the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council, an experienced driver, using the proper techniques, can save as much as 35 percent on fuel consumption compared to an untrained driver. Here’s what experienced, fuel conscious drivers do: Drive slower. Bridgestone recently conducted simulations with one truck and two different drivers and found a
Spec’ing for… Fuel efficiency: mapping and routing
Optimized routing using highly accurate and up-to-date mapping data may be seen by fleet managers as purely a tool for dispatchers, route planners and operations management personnel. In reality, however, effective advanced planning can also lead to fuel savings. “For trucking companies,” says Jonathon Husby, vice president of Automotive, Telematics and Transportation at Tele Atlas,
Focus on issues
In every industry publication these days, there is information related to EPA 2010 heavy-duty engine readiness
Meritor WABCO introduces SmartTrac stability control systems family with multi-function electronic control units
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has introduced SmartTrac, a suite of anti-lock braking, automatic traction control and stability control systems for commercial vehicles. The system uses advanced electronic control units with enhanced capabilities to help North American truck operators with more options to meet their operational needs, the company stated.
TPMS technology evolves
Systems can monitor pressure, temperature, more
Carrier introduces Vector 6500 trailer refrigeration unit
Carrier Transicold has unveiled the Vector 6500, a single-temperature trailer refrigeration unit that takes advantage of Carrier’s exclusive hybrid diesel-electric Deltek technology. With its all-electric architecture, the Vector 6500 is a high-performance unit designed for both exceptional reliability and low cost of ownership,” said David Kiefer, director of Marketing and Product Management, Carrier Transicold.
Carrier introduces Vector 6500 trailer refrigeration unit
Carrier Transicold today unveiled the Vector 6500, a single-temperature trailer refrigeration unit to take advantage of Carrier’s exclusive hybrid diesel-electric Deltek technology. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Corp., a business unit of United Technologies Corp. The unit is being shown at Mid-America Trucking Show this week.
Heavy-duty OBD is coming
The latest onboard diagnostics will monitor emission systems on 2010 engines
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