Good preventative maintenance can cure CSA headaches
Ever since the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration launched its initiative called Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) there has been increased attention to the condition of over-the-road equipment. Everyone wants to avoid problems during a roadside inspection because every infraction will be reported to the FMCSA and made public via the Internet. According to some fleet
Haney Truck Line uses maintenance management software to effectively address the needs of its fleet
Five years ago, handwritten information on the maintenance of the Haney Truck Line fleet was the norm, says Scott Kessinger, service and parts manager. “Today,” he states, “maintenance management software is enabling us to more effectively manage 450 tractors and 1,500 trailers in three shops.” Headquartered in Yakima, Wash., Haney Truck Line is one of
Efficiency assurance: Getting independent verification of equipment performance claims
To verify performance claims, especially those about fuel efficiency, a growing number of fleets and suppliers are turning to FPInnovations’ Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group. The not-for-profit engineering and research center for the North American trucking industry is now a benchmark for testing services in both in Canada and United States, working in cooperation with Natural
Enhanced Obstacle Detection Sensor System now available
Mobile Awareness announced an enhanced version of its SenseStat Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System for tractor-trailers. Made for “drop and hook” operations, the wireless system automatically pairs the switched trailer to the monitor in the tractor. The SenseStat system can also be used on the top corners of trailers, providing a warning of overhangs, overpasses
Webb Wheel OEM business unit wins first Great Dane Supplier of the Year Award
The OEM Business Unit of Webb Wheel Products has been honored by Great Dane Trailers as the first winner of the company’s Supplier of the Year Award in the large vendor category. Great Dane inaugurated the Supplier of the Year Award in 2013, establishing criteria to score its top 100 suppliers for recognition. The OEM
GE Capital Fleet Services launches on-site and mobile maintenance support
Truck and specialty equipment fleet customers of GE Capital Fleet Services, through an agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions, a provider of contract vehicle maintenance, can now take advantage of two new nationwide offerings through GE’s TruckVantage fleet management service. TruckVantage’s On-site Maintenance program brings technicians into customer shops to provide on-site fleet maintenance and oversight.
B&W Trailer Hitches boosts fifth wheel hitch load capacity
The load capacity of the Whisper-Quiet Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch from B&W Trailer Hitches has been raised to 20,000 lbs. B&W’s earlier Companion model had an18,000-lb towing capacity. The new RVB3500 Companion fifth wheel aftermarket trailer hitch employs the company’s Turnoverball mounting design and is designed for heavier trailers and pickups with varying truck bed
Safety first at Verst: Driver and equipment initiatives at Verst Group Logistics are resulting in impressive safety performance
“When it comes to safety, we are best served by addressing behaviors, focusing on avoiding and preventing risk,” says Christopher Cusick, vice president, transportation at Verst Group Logistics. “We don’t need to spend time teaching drivers how to drive trucks.” Verst Group, headquartered in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio, corridor, is taking a multi-faceted approach to
Handling the tough hauls: What you need to know about severe-duty drivetrain, axles and suspensions
Extreme loads are no match for properly spec’ed and maintained severe-duty truck models. Vehicle OEMs, in fact, list a range of applications for which they have specific models designed to meet severe-duty needs. Included are dump, concrete, crane, roll-off body, refuse, heavy haul, logging, oil and gas field service, utility, fire and emergency, snow plow
Phillips PERMALITE XB interior trailer lamp now 30% brighter
Available for new trailers and for retrofit on existing trailers, according to the company, the new PERMALITE XB, with a 1600 lumen output, produces a 175-degree light spread.