How the latest technology can save fleets fuel
C.R. England is an active SmartWay Partner, as well as the largest refrigerated carrier in the country. Because of both these titles, it is a fleet that is very interested in operating in the most fuel efficient manner possible. A SmartWay Partner since 2005, the fleet is family-owned and proud of its traditions of on-time,
Mid-America Trucking Show round-up
New products introduced at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show seem to be a sign of increasing economic growth and renewed confidence.
Keep refrigerated cargo safe
Salmonella-tainted eggs may have been the food safety headline of 2010, but in actuality, the FDA issued more than 330 food safety-related recalls, warnings and advisories last year on items from nearly every aisle of the supermarket. "Whenever there is a large food recall in the news, it can serve as a reminder of the
Optimize fleet maintenance, sustainability with new reefer technology
Refrigerated haulers grapple with high fuel costs, increased regulations and other challenges, but there is a new reefer technology that offers help.
Trojan introduces high performance AGM 31 heavy-duty starting battery
The new TransPower ST1000 is built specifically for demanding heavy duty starting applications and complements Trojan’s portfolio of AGM lead acid batteries for the heavy-duty trucking market. The battery is a sealed, maintenance-free AGM 31 starting battery engineered for rugged durability, outstanding cranking power and long battery life.
C.R. England increases operational efficiency with innovative solutions
The company is using Thermo King’s TempStack container-on-flatcar technology, which offers significant cost savings, expanded network coverage capacity and a reduced carbon footprint. The use of the intermodal network saved C.R. England and its customers more than 3.5 million gallons of fuel last year.
Financing fuel savings
Is there anyone who has been on our nation’s roads during the last few months that has not seen—and possibly at times been bothered by—road construction and repair accompanied by signage that proudly announces that the improvements have been funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? Of course, folks in the trucking industry generally
Diesel-electric hybrid reefers
In the pursuit to make refrigerated truck transport cleaner and greener, diesel-electric hybrid is emerging as a leading technology. Despite the promise these systems offer, though, their widespread adoption in the market hinges on a scenario best described as chicken-and-egg. The technology is not particularly new. Diesel-electric hybrid reefers have been used in Europe for
Truck fleet focuses on customer commitment
As Sheetz strives to exceed customer expectations for service and quality, it also relies on suppliers to help make the best purchasing and specification choices.
Trucking fleet achieves solid savings
Equipment and maintenance programs are ensuring that Abilene Motor Express is cutting costs and remaining highly productive and efficient.