GCI Slingers and Gravel Conveyors maximizes profits by making the most of data
While many fleets guard their fleet’s data and information closely, Aaron Witmer, operations manager of GCI Slingers and Gravel Conveyors, is beyond excited to share it.
The trucking benefits of real-time GPS tracking
As timing and sticking to a schedule are crucial to any fleet’s ability to maximize profits, many fleets are turning to software solutions to ensure increased driver accountability, including by using real-time GPS tracking devices.
Diesel Technology Forum shares data on diesel’s strong market position, bright future
Speaking on a panel at Fuels2019, the annual meeting of the Fuels Institute, Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer shared he believes the future for diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright.
A guide to today’s aftertreatment systems: How they’re improving and how to maintain them
According to the manufacturers, the accumulation of a decade-plus of knowledge has informed the designs of new aftertreatment systems, and they are much improved compared to their earlier counterparts.
Amped up for electrification: NACFE’s Mike Roeth on how to implement electric truck infrastructure
According to Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE, the report found that making electric trucks a widespread reality will take a lot of collaboration, with not just the fleet, but utility companies, service shops, charging companies and construction firms all needing to be involved in getting the proper infrastructure into place.
Are you retreading your tires? Maybe you should be
The fact of the matter is that while 90% of fleets with 1,000 or more trucks retread tires, at the other end of the spectrum, only 34% of fleets with one to four trucks and 55% of fleets with five to 24 trucks retread.
Cummins X12 wins truck writers’ Technical Achievement Award
Cummins’ X12 diesel engine has won the annual Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, the Truck Writers of North America Award Committee announced. The runners up were the Peterson Pulse electronic system for trailers, Stemco’s automatically deploying Trailer Tail, and the Stemco-Webb Trifecta wheel hub. Weight is always an issue in spec’ing and operating trucks,
Eaton announces contributions to SuperTruck II program
Eaton announced that it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s SuperTruck II program. SuperTruck II is a partnership between the DOE, truck manufacturers and equipment suppliers. SuperTruck II is a continuation of the DOE’s SuperTruck initiative, which launched in 2010 with the goal to improve heavy-duty
Why the wrong truck alternator could lead to unwanted downtime
The modern commercial diesel engine relies on precise, reliable flows of fuel, air and coolant to do its job. What you don’t want flowing through your engine, however, is stray electrical current that can quickly destroy internal components and wreak havoc on sophisticated electronics. These stray amps are coming from computer-controlled direct injection to driver-assist
Three common problems fleets can address with data
Prior to recent advances in onboard electronics and telematics, it was difficult to diagnose developing maintenance issues or know that repairs were needed. Around the time vehicle emissions testing began, it became possible for engines to communicate when something was wrong, which could be displayed with an illuminated light on the dash or viewed during
