Keeping the fleet rolling
City of Alcoa services manager uses communication, collaboration and creativity to handle maintenance issues.
DeCaro Trucking credits supplier, customer relationships with its success
From its 11-door terminal, including two inside bays to accommodate 48-ft. trailers, DeCaro specializes in handling airfreight from New York City’s major airports.
Dunlop truck tire warranty extended to six years
The warranty of four premium Dunlop brand commercial truck tire casings has been extended from four years to six years. Casings include the Dunlop SP193 FM, SP384 FM, SP456 FM and SP464 in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 and 295/75R22.5.
Earthlift takes wireless mobile column lifts to the next level
The Earthlift wireless mobile column lift from Stertil-Koni has no connecting cables or wires and features a variable speed controller, advanced operating system and a self-regenerating power supply. The columns can be operated independently and up to eight Earthlifts can be wirelessly linked in seconds using Stertil-Koni’s ID Key technology.
Michelin unveils truck tire for refuse applications
The new Michelin XZUS2 delivers up to a 20% increase in removal miles over its predecessor, the XZUS tire, according to the tire maker. In addition, the new XZUS 280 retread size completes the XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most commonly used sizes in refuse applications.
Yokohama raises U.S. commercial truck tire prices
The tire maker is increasing prices an average of 8% on all of its light- and medium-duty commercial truck tires sold in the U.S. There also will be in-line adjustments, which Yokohama will announce at a later date.
Increasing front axle capacity
Here’s a concern I’ve heard: “Our tractors wander, floating feelings and the drivers keep writing them up. I have done everything I can think of to repair the problem and even sent the tractors to the local frontend shop.” So what can you do? For years, when spec’ing tractors, I would increase the front axle
Tire Facts and Tips
The tire experts at GITI have compiled the following list of facts and tips: • Tire air pressure: For every 10% of underinflation in the tires on a vehicle, a 1% reduction in fuel economy will occur, which although small in appearance is actually big when you multiply by tire positions, trucks in your fleet
Tire programs help small fleets compete on price and service
Purchasing tires and getting service as a large national fleet is one matter, but how do small-to-medium-sized fleets “compete” on price and “special” services versus the big, national fleets with reported “extras?” Here are some helpful programs, all with info-packed websites: “We offer the small to medium size fleets uptime-critical services that keep them running
All the advantages
Effective maintenance management tools and proper vehicle specifications are ensuring success for the Kenan Advantage Group.