The meaning of the SmartWay trailer mark
Any company may purchase U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay trailers. However, according to Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay, only SmartWay Transport Partners in good standing and who agree to certain conditions may apply the mark to the exterior of their EPA Certified SmartWay equipment. The organization further qualifies this position by saying that a partner that
CSA 2010 & outsourcing maintenance
With CSA 2010 hanging over everyone’s heads, outsourcing maintenance may help fleets be better prepared, notes C. Oren Summer, president & CEO of FleetNet America, Inc. He goes on to say, “The main concept is putting an emphasis on preventive maintenance inspections. This includes a variety of requirements in preparation for CSA 2010. Included in
Continental introduces SmartWay approved HDR1 Eco Plus tire
The HDR1 Eco Plus (Heavy Drive Regional) features an open shoulder design and reduced stone retention, as well as a lug angle that resists irregular wear over the extended lifetime of the tire and advanced fuel-efficient tread compounding.
Proper truck tire sizing
There are lots of incentives in today’s transportation business to maximize efficiencies by carefully matching equipment—especially trucks—to the tasks at hand. Recent new truck sales reports from Wards show that purchases of Class 3 through 6 trucks through September are substantially higher than in earlier years, especially compared to the same time period in 2009.
The benefits of fleet maintenance software
Fleet maintenance software has never been more important because it helps fleets save money.
Hulett Environmental Services’ trucks offer correct capacity, reliability
Trucks with the correct capacity and reliability help Hulett Environmental Services provide the best service.
Esco adds high tonnage jacks
Esco’s new high tonnage/high lift jacks are available with lifting capacities of 100-250 tons. All models are air/hydraulic-powered and are balanced for easy moving on 13-inch pneumatic tires/wheels. Lift extension saddles are stored in each jack’s base for easy adjustments to various lifting heights of 5, 9 and 12 inches.
Cooper’s Roadmaster RM180 now verified by SmartWay
Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster RM180 has been added to the SmartWay Transport Partnership’s list of verified low rolling resistance tires. In addition to improved fuel economy due to low rolling resistance, the tire features a decoupling groove to provide even wear an a cool-running base compound, plus four-belt construction, to deliver long tread mileage.
Cooper Tire expands Roadmaster commercial tire lineup
Cooper tire & Rubber Co., announced the expansion of its Roadmaster RM230 line. The new 12R22.5 and 12R24.5 sizes come with a deep 23/32-in. tread for extended tread life.